Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Short nameQuezon City Gerflor
NicknameDefenders
Dissolved2023
Head coachSammy Acaylar
CaptainPia Sarmiento
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2023 Second All-Filipino12th place

The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders were a women's volleyball team in the Philippines which played in the Premier Volleyball League.

History

The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders, a private professional club[1] supported by the Quezon City Sports Management Services[2] and vinyl floor brand Gerflor,[3] joined the Premier Volleyball League debuting in the 2023 Invitational Conference.[4] They have committed to take part in the PVL for at least three years.[5] Prior to this, they have played in various other leagues and tournaments including the PNVF Champions League.[6][7] The team had Edgar Barroga as its inaugural head coach.[8]

On November 9, 2023, during the 2023 Second All-Filipino Conference, the Defenders were put under investigation by the league after some of its players posted on Reddit in regards to various internal problems including wage issues.[9][10][11] The team was effectively disbanded after the tournament.[12]

In January 2023, it was announced that the Strong Group Athletics would be taking over Gerflor's franchise. The group reportedly helped resolved the salary issue. It will be Strong Group's second PVL team, the first being the Farm Fresh Foxies.[13][14]

Rosters

2nd All-Filipino
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1Philippines Vhima CondadaLiberoUPSHD
2Philippines Satriani EspirituMiddle Blocker1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)SBU
3Philippines Kimberly Grace ManzanoMiddle BlockerSBU
4Philippines Jhona RosalOutside HitterUPSHD
5Philippines Mary Angelei JingcoOutside HitterDLSU
6Philippines Sarah Jane GonzalesSetter1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1991-05-08) May 8, 1991UST
7Philippines Menchie TubieraOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1993-11-01) November 1, 1993AU
8Philippines Danika GendrauliOpposite Hitter1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-06-03) June 3, 1991SWU
12Philippines Shyra Mae UmandalMiddle Blocker1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-01-17) January 17, 1998UPSHD
13Philippines Lhara Maye ClavanoSetter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999UE
14Philippines Katrina RacelisOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-07-05) July 5, 1995MU
17Philippines Jenny GaviolaMiddle BlockerUPSHD
19Philippines Pia Sarmiento (C)LiberoLPU
20Philippines Mary Grace BerteOutside Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-08-08) August 8, 1994HCDC
21Philippines Jeanette Virginia VillarealOpposite Hitter (1998-07-21) July 21, 1998FEU
25Philippines Bien Elaine JuanilloOpposite Hitter1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)LPU
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Sifronio Acaylar
Assistant Coach 1 Philippines Marcelo Joaquin Jr.
Assistant Coach 2 Philippines Michael Cariño
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Monique Aglipay
Trainer Philippines
Trainer Philippines
Team Manager Philippines Jordan Tolentino
Physical Therapist Philippines Kristine May Plopenio
Invitational
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1Philippines Janine NavarroOutside Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995CSB
2Philippines Mary Anne EsguerraMiddle Blocker1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993AU
3Philippines Andrea MarzanMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10) January 10, 1995AU
5Philippines Mary Angelei JingcoOutside HitterDLSU
6Philippines Julia AngelesLibero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1998-06-27) June 27, 1998CSJL
7Philippines Ivy Jisel Perez Setter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995NU
9Philippines Ethan Lainne ArceMiddle BlockerUP
10Philippines Sarah Princess VerutiaoSetterAU
12Philippines Ranya MusaMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1997-02-13) February 13, 1997CSB
13Philippines Justine Dorog (C)Outside Hitter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998UP
14Philippines Rapril AguilarOutside Hitter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1990-04-26) April 26, 1990SWU
15Philippines Shannen PalecOpposite Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-09-28) September 28, 1996UST
17Philippines Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998ADU
19Philippines Pia SarmientoLiberoLPU
20Philippines Carmina Aganon DigalOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993NU
25Philippines Alyssa BertolanoOpposite HitterUP
Coaching staff
Position Name
Head Coach Philippines Edgar Barroga
Assistant Coach 1 Philippines Nelson Locquiao
Assistant Coach 2
Strength and Conditioning Coach Philippines Monique Aglipay
Trainer
Team Manager Philippines Jordan Tolentino
Physical Therapist Philippines Kristine May Plopenio

Honors

Season Conference Title Source
2023 Invitational 12th place
Second All-Filipino 12th place

Team captains

Head coaches

References

  1. ↑ Masoy, Niel Victor (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor 'working on immediate solution' on alleged non-compensation of players". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ "PVL: Sarah Verutiao, Fhen Emnas to suit up for Gerflor". ABS-CBN News. June 5, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ Payo, Jasmine (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor soldiers on as PVL probes players' alleged unpaid salaries". Rappler. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (May 24, 2023). "PVL welcomes two new teams with 'long term' commitment; Army skips Invitationals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  5. ↑ Masoy, Niel Victor (June 19, 2023). "PVL gets commitment from 3 new teams". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Gerflor looks to inspire in PVL debut". Tiebreaker Times. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ Garcia, John Mark (June 11, 2023). "PVL newcomers QC Gerflor Defenders reveal 16-woman roster". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Quezon City Gerflor Defenders bubuhatin nina, Alyssa Bertolano". Abante (in Filipino). May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  9. ↑ "PVL probes Gerflor over allegations of delayed salaries, mistreatment". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ Times, Tiebreaker (November 9, 2023). "PVL puts Gerflor under investigation". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  11. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (November 9, 2023). "Gerflor team playing through low morale in PVL amid financial woes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
  12. ↑ Dukha, Angel III (December 31, 2023). "Acaylar, disbanded Gerflor squad await their fates". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  13. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (January 13, 2024). "SGA takes over Gerflor in PVL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Strong Group joins PVL, takes over Gerflor franchise". GMA News. January 13, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
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