Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Women's volleyball team in the Philippines
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The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders were a women's volleyball team in the Philippines which played in the Premier Volleyball League.
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| Short name | Quezon City Gerflor |
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| Nickname | Defenders |
| Dissolved | 2023 |
| Owner | Quezon City Sports Management Services |
| League | Premier Volleyball League (2023) |
History
The Quezon City Gerflor Defenders, a private professional club[1] supported by the Quezon City Sports Management Services[2][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]
Final roster
| Quezon City Gerflor Defenders | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School |
| 1 |  Vhima Condada | Libero | UPSHD | ||
| 2 | Satriani Espiritu | Middle Blocker | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | SBU | |
| 3 | Kimberly Grace Manzano | Middle Blocker | SBU | ||
| 4 | Jhona Rosal | Outside Hitter | UPSHD | ||
| 5 | Mary Angelei Jingco | Outside Hitter | DLSU | ||
| 6 | Sarah Jane Gonzales | Setter | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | May 8, 1991 | UST |
| 7 | Menchie Tubiera | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | November 1, 1993 | AU |
| 8 | Danika Gendrauli | Opposite Hitter | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | June 3, 1991 | SWU |
| 12 | Shyra Mae Umandal | Middle Blocker | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | January 17, 1998 | UPSHD |
| 13 | Lhara Maye Clavano | Setter | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | May 13, 1999 | UE |
| 14 | Katrina Racelis | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | July 5, 1995 | MU |
| 17 | Jenny Gaviola | Middle Blocker | UPSHD | ||
| 19 | Pia Sarmiento (C) | Libero | LPU | ||
| 20 | Mary Grace Berte | Outside Hitter | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | August 8, 1994 | HCDC |
| 21 | Jeanette Virginia Villareal | Opposite Hitter | July 21, 1998 | FEU | |
| 25 | Bien Elaine Juanillo | Opposite Hitter | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | LPU | |
| Coaching staff | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | |||
| Head Coach | Sammy Acaylar | |||
| Assistant Coach 1 | Michael Cariño Jr. | |||
| Assistant Coach 2 | Marcelo Joaquin | |||
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Monique Aglipay | |||
| Trainer | | |||
| Trainer | | |||
| Team Manager | Jordan Tolentino | |||
| Physical Therapist | Kristine May Plopenio | |||
Honors
| Season | Conference | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 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)