# Quezon City Gerflor Defenders

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.

## Rosters

2023 :
2nd All-Filipino
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference
Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Number
Player
Position
Height
Birth date
School
1 Vhima CondadaLiberoUPSHD
2 Satriani EspirituMiddle Blocker1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)SBU
3 Kimberly Grace ManzanoMiddle BlockerSBU
4 Jhona RosalOutside HitterUPSHD
5 Mary Angelei JingcoOutside HitterDLSU
6 Sarah Jane GonzalesSetter1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (1991-05-08) May 8, 1991 (age 33)UST
7 Menchie TubieraOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1993-11-01) November 1, 1993 (age 31)AU
8 Danika GendrauliOpposite Hitter1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-06-03) June 3, 1991 (age 33)SWU
12 Shyra Mae UmandalMiddle Blocker1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-01-17) January 17, 1998 (age 27)UPSHD
13 Lhara Maye ClavanoSetter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 25)UE
14 Katrina RacelisOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-07-05) July 5, 1995 (age 29)MU
17 Jenny GaviolaMiddle BlockerUPSHD
19 Pia Sarmiento (C)LiberoLPU
20 Mary Grace BerteOutside Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-08-08) August 8, 1994 (age 30)HCDC
21 Jeanette Virginia VillarealOpposite Hitter (1998-07-21) July 21, 1998 (age 26)FEU
25 Bien Elaine JuanilloOpposite Hitter1.80 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
Invitational
Main article: 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference
Quezon City Gerflor Defenders
Number
Player
Position
Height
Birth date
School
1 Janine NavarroOutside Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1995-01-13) January 13, 1995 (age 30)CSB
2 Mary Anne EsguerraMiddle Blocker1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-10-15) October 15, 1993 (age 31)AU
3 Andrea MarzanMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1995-01-10) January 10, 1995 (age 30)AU
5 Mary Angelei JingcoOutside HitterDLSU
6 Julia AngelesLibero1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1998-06-27) June 27, 1998 (age 26)CSJL
7 Ivy Jisel Perez
Setter1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1995-02-13) February 13, 1995 (age 29)NU
9 Ethan Lainne ArceMiddle BlockerUP
10 Sarah Princess VerutiaoSetterAU
12 Ranya MusaMiddle Blocker1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1997-02-13) February 13, 1997 (age 27)CSB
13 Justine Dorog (C)Outside Hitter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998 (age 26)UP
14 Rapril AguilarOutside Hitter1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) (1990-04-26) April 26, 1990 (age 34)SWU
15 Shannen PalecOpposite Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-09-28) September 28, 1996 (age 28)UST
17 Fenela Risha EmnasSetter1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)ADU
19 Pia SarmientoLiberoLPU
20 Carmina Aganon DigalOutside Hitter1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1993-05-22) May 22, 1993 (age 31)NU
25 Alyssa BertolanoOpposite HitterUP
Coaching staff
Position
Name
Head Coach
Edgar Barroga
Assistant Coach 1
Nelson Locquiao
Assistant Coach 2
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Monique Aglipay
Trainer
Team Manager
Jordan Tolentino
Physical Therapist
Kristine May Plopenio :

## Honors

| Season | Conference | Title | Source |
| 2023 | Invitational | 12th place | |
| 2023 | 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)