Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors

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Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors
Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors.png
Short namePocari Sweat
NicknameLady Warriors
Founded2014
Dissolved2019
ManagerAtty. Ken Mirasol
CaptainMyla Pablo (NU)
LeaguePremier Volleyball League
2018 Open5th place Decrease 1
Uniforms
Home
Away
Championships
Premier Volleyball League: 1
Shakey's V-League: 2

The Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors were a professional women's volleyball team that played in the Premier Volleyball League. The team was owned by Federated Distributors, Inc., exclusive distributors of Pocari Sweat in the Philippines.

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 third ands final 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 (2016–2018, Premier Volleyball League)
   

Current roster[]

For the 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference:[7]

Pocari Sweat – Air Force Lady Warriors
No. Player Position Height Birth date
1 Philippines Outside Hitter
2 Philippines Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 28)
3 Philippines Jeanette Panaga Middle Blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 (age 27)
4 Philippines Opposite Hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1990-09-02) September 2, 1990 (age 31)
6 Philippines Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-05-18) May 18, 1986 (age 35)
7 Philippines Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 35)
8 Philippines Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1991-10-05) October 5, 1991 (age 30)
9 Philippines Elaine Kasilag Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 (age 27)
11 Philippines Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
12 Philippines Outside Hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1988-12-29) December 29, 1988 (age 33)
13 Philippines Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 26)
16 Philippines Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993 (age 28)
18 Philippines Myla Pablo (c) Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 27)

Former roster[]

Indoor[]

2018 PVL Season

For the 2018 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference: [8]

Pocari Sweat – Air Force Lady Warriors
No. Name Position Height (m) Birth Date
2 United States Outside Hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1995-10-09) October 9, 1995 (age 26)
3 Philippines Jeanette Panaga Middle Blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 (age 27)
4 Philippines Opposite Hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1990-09-02) September 2, 1990 (age 31)
5 Philippines Aurea Francesca Racraquin Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1996-05-10) May 10, 1996 (age 25)
6 Philippines Outside Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1986-05-18) May 18, 1986 (age 35)
7 Philippines Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 35)
8 Philippines Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1991-10-05) October 5, 1991 (age 30)
9 Philippines Elaine Kasilag Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 (age 27)
10 United States Opposite Hitter 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 28)
11 Philippines Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
12 Philippines Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 28)
13 Philippines Middle Blocker 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) (1995-11-01) November 1, 1995 (age 26)
16 Philippines Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993 (age 28)
18 Philippines Myla Pablo (c) Outside Hitter 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-12-09) December 9, 1994 (age 27)
2017 PVL Season
Open Conference

For the Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Open Conference

Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors
No. Position Name Birth Date Ht. Wt. Spike Block
3 MB (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 27) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 58 kg (128 lb)
4 S 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
5 L Melissa Gohing (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 (age 30) 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 58 kg (128 lb)
6 OP (1997-11-23) November 23, 1997 (age 24) 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 56.5 kg (125 lb)
7 MB Jeanette Panaga (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 (age 27) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 63 kg (139 lb)
8 MB (1990-02-10) February 10, 1990 (age 31) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 67 kg (148 lb)
9 OP Elaine Kasilag (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 (age 27) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
12 S (c) (1992-08-08) August 8, 1992 (age 29) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 60 kg (130 lb)
14 OH 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 56.5 kg (125 lb)
15 OH Fille Cainglet–Cayetano (1990-01-30) January 30, 1990 (age 31) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 266 cm (105 in)
16 MB (1993-03-16) March 16, 1993 (age 28) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) 270 cm (110 in) 272 cm (107 in)
17 L 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 61 kg (134 lb)
18 OH Myla Pablo (1993-09-12) September 12, 1993 (age 28) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 268 cm (106 in) 260 cm (100 in)
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
1 OH 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 00 kg (0 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
3 MB (1994-12-18) December 18, 1994 (age 27) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
4 OH (I) (1994-12-19) December 19, 1994 (age 27) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 00 kg (0 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
5 L Melissa Gohing (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 (age 30) 1.53 m (5 ft 0 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
6 S (1992-04-20) April 20, 1992 (age 29) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (128 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
7 MB Jeanette Panaga (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 (age 27) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
8 MB (1990-02-10) February 10, 1990 (age 31) 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 67 kg (148 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
9 OP Elaine Kasilag (1994-08-15) August 15, 1994 (age 27) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
12 S (c) (1992-08-08) August 8, 1992 (age 29) 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
13 OP (I) (1994-05-23) May 23, 1994 (age 27) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
14 MB (I) (1991-04-06) April 6, 1991 (age 30) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 00 kg (0 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
15 OH Fille Cainglet–Cayetano (1990-01-30) January 30, 1990 (age 31) 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
16 MB (1993-03-16) March 16, 1993 (age 28) 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 54 kg (119 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
17 L 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 61 kg (134 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
18 OH Myla Pablo (1993-09-12) September 12, 1993 (age 28) 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 55 kg (121 lb) 0 cm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in)
2015 PSL Season
Grand Prix Line-Up

2015 PSL Grand Prix Conference

Philips Gold Lady Slammers
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. Birth Date
1 United States Olgard Alexis Middle Blocker 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 79 kg (1991-05-27) May 27, 1991 (age 30)
3 Pablo Myla Open Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) 55 kg (1993-09-12) September 12, 1993 (age 28)
4 Dowd Lindsay Setter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg (1991-05-14) May 14, 1991 (age 30)
5 Gohing Melissa Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 65 kg (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 (age 30)
6 Espelita Sarah Jane Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (1992-04-20) April 20, 1992 (age 29)
7 Gumabao (c) Michele Theresa Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) 63 kg (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992 (age 29)
8 Crisostomo Mae Denise Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 50 kg (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992 (age 29)
9 Nepomuceno Maricar Open Spiker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 67 kg (1990-02-10) February 10, 1990 (age 31)
10 United States Todorovic Bojana Open Spiker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 65 kg (1991-10-28) October 28, 1991 (age 30)
11 Yongco Iumi Outside Hitter 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) 52 kg (1995-05-05) May 5, 1995 (age 26)
12 Sy Gyzelle Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg (1992-08-08) August 8, 1992 (age 29)
13 Loren Maureen Open Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 69 kg (1992-03-21) March 21, 1992 (age 29)
16 Malaluan Lutgarda Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) 59 kg (1993-06-16) June 16, 1993 (age 28)
17 Dadang Desiree Middle Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 57 kg (1993-03-16) March 16, 1993 (age 28)
All-Filipino Line-Up

2015 PSL All-Filipino Conference

Philips Gold Lady Slammers
No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. Birth Date
1 Adorador Ma. Shaya Open Hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 55 kg (1997-12-29) December 29, 1997 (age 24)
3 Pablo Myla Open Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 55 kg (1993-09-12) September 12, 1993 (age 28)
4 Fajardo Rosann Open Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg (1990-09-12) September 12, 1990 (age 31)
5 Gohing Melissa Libero 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) 65 kg (1991-10-22) October 22, 1991 (age 30)
6 Espelita Sarah Jane Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 58 kg (1992-04-20) April 20, 1992 (age 29)
7 Gumabao (c) Michele Theresa Opposite Hitter 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) 63 kg (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992 (age 29)
8 Crisostomo Mae Denise Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) 50 kg (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992 (age 29)
9 Mallare Ma. Ara Middle Hitter 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 70 kg (1993-07-22) July 22, 1993 (age 28)
10 Tolenada Iris Setter 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 62 kg (1991-08-25) August 25, 1991 (age 30)
11 Dawis Ma. Leuseht Middle Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 59 kg (1992-02-29) February 29, 1992 (age 29)
12 Loren Maureen 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 69 kg (1992-03-21) March 21, 1992 (age 29)
14 Mea Hazel 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) 58 kg (1993-06-12) June 12, 1993 (age 28)
16 Malaluan Lutgarda Middle Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) 59 kg (1993-06-16) June 16, 1993 (age 28)
17 Dadang Desiree Middle Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 57 kg (1993-03-16) March 16, 1993 (age 28)

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.
1 Tan Bea 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg
2 Dowd Lindsay 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 64 kg
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.
1 Fajardo Rosann 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 64 kg
2 Abuel Aileen  kg

Honors[]

Team[]

Premier V-League:

Season Conference Title Source
2016
[nb 1] 		Open Champion [11]
Reinforced Champion [12]
2017 Reinforced Champion
Open Runner-up
2018 Reinforced 4th place
Open 5th place
Philippine Superliga

Philippine SuperLiga:

Season Conference Title Source
2014 Grand Prix 6th place [13]
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
2018 Reinforced Conference
Most Valuable Player (Conference) Myla Pablo[14]
2nd Best Outside Spiker
1st Best Best Middle Blocker Jeanette Panaga
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
2018 2 Maddie Palmer United States United States
10 Arielle Love

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[]

  • Philippines Francis Vicente (2014 – 2015)
  • Philippines Rommel John Abella (2016 – 2017)
  • Philippines Sgt. Rico de Guzman (PA) (2017)[16]

Notes[]

  1. ^ a b The league was then called Shakey's V-League.[10]
  2. ^ Replaced injured Bosnian guest player Edina Selimovic, due to a right hamstring injury at the close of the preliminary round.[15]

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. ^ Escarlote, Mark (September 14, 2018). "PVL Open Conference: Lady Warriors out to reclaim lost glory". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  8. ^ Escarlote, Mark (March 27, 2018). "PVL Team Preview: Pocari Sweat-Air Force". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  9. ^ "Longtime Lady Warriors team manager Eric Ty retires". ABS-CBN Sports. June 16, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  10. ^ Villar, Joey (30 March 2017). "Soriano, BVR founders to form new V-League team". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  11. ^ Payo, Jasmine (July 20, 2016). "'Imperfect' Pocari run ends with V-L crown". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  12. ^ Reyes, Marc Anthony (November 15, 2016). "Lady Warriors rule". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  13. ^ JP, Abcede (1 December 2014). "Foton Cops Fifth After Out Playing Mane 'n Tail". Philippine Super Liga. Retrieved 3 December 2014.
  14. ^ Escarlote, Mark (July 11, 2018). "PVL: Pablo, Espejo cop MVP honors". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
  15. ^ Escarlote, Mark (June 9, 2017). "Lady Warriors to unleash 'super import' Rivers in the Finals". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
  16. ^ "Pocari Sweat assigns De Guzman as head coach, promotes Abella". ABS-CBN Sports. June 21, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
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