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 supported by the Quezon City Sports Management Services joined the Premier Volleyball League debuting in the 2023 Invitational Conference. They have committed to take part in the PVL for at least three years. Prior to this, they have played in various other leagues and tournaments including the PNVF Champions League. The team had Edgar Barroga as its inaugural head coach.
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. The team was effectively disbanded after the tournament.
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.
Final roster
Quezon City Gerflor DefendersNumberPlayerPositionHeightBirth dateSchool Vhima Condada LiberoUPSHD Satriani EspirituMiddle Blocker SBU Kimberly Grace Manzano Middle Blocker SBU Jhona Rosal Outside HitterUPSHD Mary Angelei Jingco Outside HitterDLSU Sarah Jane Gonzales Setter UST Menchie Tubiera Outside Hitter AU Danika GendrauliOpposite HitterSWU Shyra Mae Umandal Middle Blocker UPSHD Lhara Maye Clavano Setter UE Katrina Racelis Outside Hitter MU Jenny Gaviola Middle BlockerUPSHD Pia Sarmiento (C) LiberoLPU Mary Grace Berte Outside Hitter HCDC Jeanette Virginia Villareal Opposite Hitter FEU Bien Elaine Juanillo Opposite Hitter LPU Coaching staffPositionNameHead Coach Sammy AcaylarAssistant Coach 1 Michael Cariño Jr.Assistant Coach 2 Marcelo JoaquinStrength and Conditioning Coach Monique AglipayTrainer Trainer Team Manager Jordan TolentinoPhysical Therapist Kristine May Plopenio
Honors Season Conference Title Source2023 Invitational 12th place Second All-Filipino 12th place
Team captains Justine Dorog (2023 Invitational) Pia Sarmiento (2023 Second All-Filipino)
Head coaches Edgar Barroga (2023 Invitational) Sammy Acaylar (2023 Second All-Filipino)
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