Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors

Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors
Short name Pocari Sweat
Nickname POC
Founded 2014
Manager Atty. Ken Mirasol
Captain Gyzelle Sy (FEU)
League Premier Volleyball League
2017 Reinforced Champions
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The Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors are a professional women's volleyball team playing in the Premier Volleyball League. The team is owned by Federated Distributors, Inc., exclusive distributors of Pocari Sweat in the Philippines.

History

The team debuted in the Philippine Superliga (PSL) in 2014 as the original Mane 'n Tail Lady Stallions.[1] The following season, the team changed its name to the Philips Gold Lady Slammers,[2][3] while a new team assumed the Mane 'n Tail name.

On April 4, 2016, the team officially announced it will join the Shakey's V-League[4] and play as the Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors.[5]

On July 18, 2016, the Lady Warriors won the Shakey's V-League 13th Season Open Conference championship, beating the Philippine Air Force Jet Spikers in a best-of-three finals series.This was the team's first title.

On June 15, 2017, the Lady Warriors won the Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Reinforced Open Conference Women's Division Champions, beating the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders in a best-of-three finals series. This was the team's 3rd title.[6]

Name changes

Philips Gold Lady Slammers logo (2015)

Mane 'n Tail Lady Stallions (2014, Philippine Superliga)
              
Philips Gold Lady Slammers (2015, Philippine Superliga)
              
Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors (2016-present, Premier Volleyball League)
         

Current Roster

For the Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Open Conference

Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors
No. Position Name Birth Date Ht. Wt. Spike Block College
3 MB De Leon, Jessey LaineJessey Laine De Leon December 18, 1994 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 58 kg (128 lb) Philippines UST
4 S Serafica, JanetJanet Serafica 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) Philippines Adamson
5 L Gohing, MelissaMelissa Gohing October 22, 1991 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 58 kg (128 lb) Philippines De La Salle
6 OP Doromal, Roma JoyRoma Joy Doromal November 23, 1997 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 56.5 kg (125 lb) Philippines National-U
7 MB Panaga, JeanetteJeanette Panaga July 25, 1994 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 63 kg (139 lb) Philippines St. Benilde
8 MB Nepomuceno, MaricarMaricar Nepomuceno February 10, 1990 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 67 kg (148 lb) Philippines National-U
9 OP Kasilag, ElaineElaine Kasilag August 15, 1994 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 60 kg (130 lb) Philippines UPHSL
12 S Sy, GyzelleGyzelle Sy August 8, 1992 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 60 kg (130 lb) Philippines Far Eastern
14 OH Paran, Audrey KathrynAudrey Kathryn Paran 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 56.5 kg (125 lb) Philippines National-U
15 OH Cainglet–Cayetano, FilleFille Cainglet–Cayetano January 30, 1990 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 266 cm (105 in) Philippines Ateneo
16 MB Dadang, Siemens DesireeSiemens Desiree Dadang March 16, 1993 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) 270 cm (110 in) 272 cm (107 in) Philippines National-U
17 L Valdez, Gayle RoseGayle Rose Valdez 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 61 kg (134 lb) Philippines National-U
18 OH Pablo, MylaMyla Pablo September 12, 1993 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 268 cm (106 in) 260 cm (100 in) Philippines National-U

Coaching staff

  • Head Coach:
    Philippines Sgt. Rico de Guzman (PA)
  • Assistant Coach(s):
    Philippines Romnick Rico

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
    Philippines Atty. Ken Mirasol
  • Team Utility:

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
    Philippines Maricel Ty
  • Physical Therapist:
    Philippines Gorby Sanco

Former Roster

2017 PVL Reinforced Conference

For the Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Reinforced Open Conference

Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors
No. Position Name Birth Date Ht. Wt. Spike Block College
1 OH Alvarez, Ma. SholaMa. Shola Alvarez 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 00 kg (0 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines José Rizal
3 MB De Leon, Jessey LaineJessey Laine De Leon (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines UST
4 OH Strizak, MichelleMichelle Strizak (I) (1994-12-19) December 19, 1994 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 00 kg (0 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) United States Illinois
5 L Gohing, MelissaMelissa Gohing (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines De La Salle
6 S Espelita, Sarah JaneSarah Jane Espelita (1992-04-20) April 20, 1992 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines Letran
7 MB Panaga, JeanetteJeanette Panaga (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines St. Benilde
8 MB Nepomuceno, MaricarMaricar Nepomuceno (1990-02-10) February 10, 1990 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines National-U
9 OP Kasilag, ElaineElaine Kasilag (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines UPHSL
12 S Sy, GyzelleGyzelle Sy (1992-08-08) August 8, 1992 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines Far Eastern
13 OP Rivers, KrystalKrystal Rivers (I) (1994-05-23) May 23, 1994 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) United States Alabama
14 MB Sellimovic, EdinaEdina Sellimovic (I) (1991-04-06) April 6, 1991 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 00 kg (0 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) United States Arkansas
15 OH Cainglet–Cayetano, FilleFille Cainglet–Cayetano (1990-01-30) January 30, 1990 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines Ateneo
16 MB Dadang, Siemens DesireeSiemens Desiree Dadang (1993-03-16) March 16, 1993 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines National-U
17 L Valdez, Gayle RoseGayle Rose Valdez 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 61 kg (134 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines National-U
18 OH Pablo, MylaMyla Pablo (1993-09-12) September 12, 1993 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Philippines National-U

Coaching staff

  • Head Coach:
    Philippines Rommel Abella
  • Assistant Coach(s):
    Philippines Clarence Esteban

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
    Philippines Atty. Eric Anthony Ty[7]
  • Team Utility:

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
    Philippines Maricel Ty
  • Physical Therapist:
    Philippines Dianne Catolos

2015 PSL Grand Prix Line-Up

2015 PSL Grand Prix Conference

Philips Gold Lady Slammers
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1 United States Olgard Alexis Middle Blocker 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 79 kg USC (1991-05-27) May 27, 1991
3 Pablo Myla Open Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) 55 kg NU (1993-09-12) September 12, 1993
4 Dowd Lindsay Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg UC Davis (1991-05-14) May 14, 1991
5 Gohing Melissa Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 65 kg DLSU (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991
6 Espelita Sarah Jane Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg Letran (1992-04-20) April 20, 1992
7 Gumabao Michele Theresa Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) 63 kg DLSU (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992
8 Crisostomo Mae Denise Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 50 kg SSC-R (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992
9 Nepomuceno Maricar Open Spiker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 67 kg NU (1990-02-10) February 10, 1990
10 United States Todorovic Bojana Open Spiker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg UCLA (1991-10-28) October 28, 1991
11 Yongco Iumi Outside Hitter 1.69 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 in) 52 kg DLSU-D (1995-05-05) May 5, 1995
12 Sy Gyzelle Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg FEU (1992-08-08) August 8, 1992
13 Loren Maureen Open Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) 69 kg CSB (1992-03-21) March 21, 1992
16 Malaluan Lutgarda Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) 59 kg Lyceum (1993-06-16) June 16, 1993
17 Dadang Desiree Middle Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) 57 kg NU (1993-03-16) March 16, 1993

Coaching staff

  • Head Coach:
    Philippines Francis Vicente
  • Assistant Coach(s):
    Philippines Rommel Abella
    Philippines Ma. Ara Mallare

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
    Philippines Atty. Eric Anthony Ty
  • Team Utility:

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
    Philippines Maricel Ty
  • Physical Therapist:
    Philippines Christian Santos

2015 PSL All-Filipino Line-Up

2015 PSL All-Filipino Conference

Philips Gold Lady Slammers
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date
1 Adorador Ma. Shaya Open Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg UE (1997-12-29) December 29, 1997
3 Pablo Myla Open Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) 55 kg NU (1993-09-12) September 12, 1993
4 Fajardo Rosann Open Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg DLS-CSB (1990-09-12) September 12, 1990
5 Gohing Melissa Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 65 kg DLSU (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991
6 Espelita Sarah Jane Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg Letran (1992-04-20) April 20, 1992
7 Gumabao Michele Theresa Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) 63 kg DLSU (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992
8 Crisostomo Mae Denise Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 50 kg SSC-R (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992
9 Mallare Ma. Ara Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg SSC-R (1993-07-22) July 22, 1993
10 Tolenada Iris Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) 62 kg San Francisco State (1991-08-25) August 25, 1991
11 Dawis Ma. Leuseht Middle Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) 59 kg UE (1992-02-29) February 29, 1992
12 Loren Maureen 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) 69 kg CSB (1992-03-21) March 21, 1992
14 Mea Hazel 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) 58 kg Lyceum (1993-06-12) June 12, 1993
16 Malaluan Lutgarda Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) 59 kg Lyceum (1993-06-16) June 16, 1993
17 Dadang Desiree Middle Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) 57 kg NU (1993-03-16) March 16, 1993

Coaching staff

  • Head Coach:
    Philippines Francis Vicente
  • Assistant Coach(s):
    Philippines Rommel Abella
    Philippines Clarence Esteban

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
    Philippines Eric Ty
  • Team Utility:

Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
    Philippines Maricel Ty
  • Physical Therapist:
    Philippines Dianne Catolos

Beach

Fit To Hit: Philippine Beach Volleyball Invitational

For the Fit To Hit: Philippine Beach Volleyball Invitational:

Philips Gold Lady Slammers
No. Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College
1 Tan Bea 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg Ateneo
2 Dowd Lindsay 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg UC Davis

Coaching staff

  • Head Coach:
  • Assistant Coach(s):

Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
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Medical Staff

  • Team Physician:
  • Physical Therapist:

2015 PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup

For the 2015 PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup:

Philips Gold Lady Slammers
No. Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College
1 Fajardo Rosann 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg DLS-CSB
2 Abuel Aileen  kg DLSU-D

Coaching staff

  • Head Coach:
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Team Staff

  • Team Manager:
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Medical Staff

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Honors

Team

Premier V-League:

Season Conference Title Source
2016
[nb 1]		 Open Conference Champion
Reinforced Conference Champion
2017 Reinforced Conference Champion
Open Conference
Philippine Superliga

Philippine Superliga:

Season Conference Title Source
2014 Grand Prix 6th place [9]
2015 All-Filipino 3rd Place
Beach Challenge Cup 8th place
Grand Prix 3rd place
2016 Invitational (did not compete)
Others

Others:

Year Tournament Title Source
2015 Fit To Hit: Philippine Beach Volleyball Invitational 7th place

Individual

Premier Volleyball League

Season Conference Award Name
2016[nb 1] Open Conference
Most Valuable Player (Finals) Myla Pablo
2nd Best Outside Spiker
Best Opposite Spiker Michele Gumabao
Best Libero Melissa Gohing
Reinforced Open
Most Valuable Player (Finals) Michele Gumabao
Best Opposite Spiker
Best Setter Iris Janelle Tolenada
Best Foreign Guest Player United States Breanna Lee Mackie
2017 Reinforced Open
Most Valuable Player (Finals) Myla Pablo
Best Import (Finals) United States Michelle Strizak
Best Libero Melissa Gohing
2nd Best Best Middle Blocker Jeanette Panaga
Open Conference
Most Valuable Player (Conference) Myla Pablo
1st Best Outside Spiker
1st Best Best Middle Blocker Jeanette Panaga
Best Libero Melissa Gohing
Philippine Superliga

Philippine Superliga:

Season Conference Award Name
2015 All-Filipino
Best Opposite Spiker Michele Gumabao
Best Setter Iris Tolenada
Grand Prix
2nd Best Outside Spiker United States Bojana Todorovic
1st Best Middle Blocker United States Alexis Olgard
1st Best Opposite Spiker Michele Gumabao

Team captains

Imports

Premier Volleyball League/Shakey's V-League

Season Number Player Country
2016 4 Andrea Kay Kacsits United States United States
6 Breanna Lee Mackie
2017 4 Michelle Strizak
13 Krystal Rivers[nb 2]
14 Edina Selimovic Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina

Philippine Superliga

Season Number Player Country
2014 2 Kaylee Manns United States United States
16 Kristy Jaeckel
2015 1 Alexis Olgard
10 Bojana Todorović

Coaches

Notes

  1. 1 2 The league was then called Shakey's V-League.[8]
  2. ↑ Replaced injured Bosnian guest player Edina Selimovic, due to a right hamstring injury at the close of the preliminary round.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Three new teams vie for honors in import-laced Superliga Grand Prix". Spin. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  2. ↑ https://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/psl--gumabao--gohing-ready-to-deliver-for-newly-minted-lady-slammers-052819069.html
  3. ↑ http://sports.abs-cbn.com/volleyball/news/gumabao-gohing-star-philips-gold-philippine-superl
  4. ↑ http://tiebreakertimes.com/tbt/philips-gold-fdi-formally-accept-svl-invitation/54232
  5. ↑ http://tiebreakertimes.com/tbt/v-league-releases-official-lineups/57190
  6. ↑ "POCARI SWEAT: From struggles to jubilation". ABS-CBN Sports. July 18, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Longtime Lady Warriors team manager Eric Ty retires". ABS-CBN Sports. June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  8. ↑ Villar, Joey (30 March 2017). "Soriano, BVR founders to form new V-League team". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  9. ↑ JP, Abcede (1 December 2014). "Foton Cops Fifth After Out Playing Mane ‘n Tail". Philippine Super Liga. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  10. ↑ Escarlote, Mark (June 9, 2017). "Lady Warriors to unleash 'super import' Rivers in the Finals". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Pocari Sweat assigns De Guzman as head coach, promotes Abella". ABS-CBN Sports. June 21, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
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