Motolite Volleyball Team Explained

Clubname:Motolite Volleyball Team
Short Name:Motolite
Nickname:Power Builders
Fullname:Motolite Volleyball Team
Founded:2019
Manager:Mandy Reyes
Captain:Iris Janelle Tolenada
League:Premier Volleyball League
Season:2019 Open
Position:4th place
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The Motolite Volleyball Team is the professional women's volleyball team playing in the Premier Volleyball League.[1] The team is owned by Philippine Batteries Inc. and named after its subsidiary, Motolite Batteries.

History

The team debuted in the Premier Volleyball League in 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference with the Ateneo Lady Eagles Volleyball Team core mentored by Coach Oliver Almadro.[2] In 2019, the team had a new set of players headed by Myla Pablo.

Motolite decided to take a leave of absence from the PVL for the 2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Name changes

Current roster

See main article: 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference.

Motolite Power Builders
NumberPlayerPositionHeightBirthdateSchool
Iris Janelle Tolenada 1.740NaN0 21 August 1991 San Francisco State University
Grazielle Bombita 1.750NaN0 28 February 1991
Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella Cortez 1.80NaN0 16 July 1995 University of Santo Tomas
Jellie Tempiatura 1.570NaN0 24 July 1997 Adamson University
(C)1.780NaN0 9 December 1994 National University
Jessma Clarice Ramos 1.720NaN0 27 March 1998 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.70NaN0 18 October 1998 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.630NaN0 22 July 1996 University of the Philippines - Diliman
Bernadette Flora 1.70NaN0 16 August 1998 Adamson University
Fenela Risha Emnas 1.650NaN0 28 August 1994 Adamson University
1.710NaN0 8 June 1995 University of Santo Tomas
1.60NaN0 22 October 1991 De La Salle University
Technical Staff
CountryNamePosition
Airess Star PaddaHead coach
Head coach
Maria Angeli TabaqueroAssistant coach
Mandy ReyesTeam manager
Nicole NavarroPhysical Therapist
Kerr UcangTrainer

Previous roster

See main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference.

Motolite Power Builders
NumberPlayerPositionHeightBirthdateSchool
1.740NaN0 21 August 1991 San Francisco State University
1.80NaN0 13 November 1998
1.570NaN0 24 July 1997 Adamson University
(C)1.780NaN0 9 December 1994 National University
1.720NaN0 27 March 1998 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.70NaN0 18 October 1998 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.630NaN0 22 July 1996 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.570NaN0 31 October 1998 Adamson University
1.70NaN0 16 August 1998 Adamson University
1.650NaN0 28 August 1994 Adamson University
1.740NaN0 7 July 1998 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.740NaN0 15 May 1999 University of the Philippines - Diliman
Technical Staff
CountryNamePosition
Airess Star PaddaHead coach
Maria Angeli TabaqueroAssistant coach
Mandy ReyesTeam manager
Nicole NavarroPhysical Therapist
Kerr UcangTrainer

See main article: 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference.

Motolite Power Builders
NumberPlayerPositionHeightBirthdateSchool<-- -align=center 1.910NaN0 6 April 1991 -->
1.80NaN0 13 November 1998 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.90NaN01 August 1984
1.90NaN0 29 March 1994
1.570NaN0 24 July 1997 Adamson University
(c)1.780NaN0 9 December 1994 National University
1.720NaN0 27 March 1998 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.710NaN0 18 October 1998 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.630NaN0 22 July 1996 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.770NaN0 27 December 1995 Adamson University
1.570NaN0 Adamson University
1.70NaN0 16 August 1998 Adamson University
1.650NaN0 28 August 1994 Adamson University
1.740NaN0 7 July 1998 University of the Philippines - Diliman
1.740NaN0 15 May 1999 University of the Philippines - Diliman
Technical Staff
CountryNamePosition
Airess Star PaddaHead coach
Maria Angeli TabaqueroAssistant coach
Mandy ReyesTeam manager
Nicole NavarroPhysical Therapist
Kerr UcangTrainer

See main article: 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference.

Ateneo - Motolite Lady Eagles
No.NamePositionHeightWeight
Danielle Theris C. Ravena Libero 1.650NaN0 52kg (115lb)
Ma. Deanna Izabella A. Wong Setter 1.70NaN0 54.5kg (120.2lb)
Julianne Marie B. Samonte Outside Hitter 1.750NaN0 56.5kg (124.6lb)
Vanessa Gandler Outside Hitter 1.750NaN0 60kg (130lb)
Janel A. Maraguinot Setter 1.650NaN0 54.5kg (120.2lb)
Madeleine Yrenea A. Madayag Middle Hitter 1.80NaN0 61kg (134lb)
Isabela Margarita Lara Peralta Libero 1.620NaN0 52kg (115lb)
Pauline Marie Monique M. Gaston Outside Hitter 1.750NaN0 65.7kg (144.8lb)
Katrina Mae D. Tolentino Opposite Hitter 1.850NaN0 63.5kg (140lb)
Erika Beatriz G. Raagas Outside Hitter 1.750NaN0 56.5kg (124.6lb)
Isabel Beatriz P. De Leon (c) Middle Hitter 1.80NaN0 60kg (130lb)
Kassandra Miren C. Gequillana Outside Hitter 1.720NaN0 60kg (130lb)
Samantha Ellen Fanger Outside Hitter 1.780NaN0 60kg (130lb)
Jaycel Ann Delos Reyes Middle Blocker 1.780NaN0 60kg (130lb)

Coaching Staff [4]

Team staff

Medical Staff

Honors

Team

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2018Reinforceddid not compete
OpenRunner-up
2019Reinforced5th place
Open4th place

Individual

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2018Open Conference1st Best Middle BlockerMaddie Madayag
Best Opposite SpikerKat Tolentino
2019Open ConferenceBest Opposite SpikerDiana Mae Carlos

Transactions

2021 Open Conference:

PlayerMoving fromMoving to
Motolite
Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella Cortez Motolite
Motolite
Grazielle Bombita Motolite
Satriani Espiritu Motolite
Aieshalaine Gannaban Motolite
Maristella Gene Layug Motolite
Motolite

2019 Reinforced Conference:

PlayerMoving fromMoving to
Maristella Layug Motolite
Edina Selimovic (replaced due to injury) Motolite
Pursaklar Belediyesi Motolite
Rote Raben Vilsbiburg Motolite
Jellie Tempiatura Motolite
Motolite
Jessma Clarice Ramos Motolite
Motolite
Motolite
Christine Joy Soyud Motolite
Tonnie Rose Ponce Motolite
Bernadette Flora Motolite
Fenela Risha Emnas Motolite
Motolite
Aeishalaine Gannaban Motolite

2019 Open Conference:

PlayerMoving fromMoving to
Iris Janelle Tolenada Motolite
Edina Selimovic (replaced during Reinforced Conference) Motolite FC Argeș Pitești
Motolite P2P Smilers Baronissi
Motolite Allianz MTV Stuttgart
Christine Joy Soyud Motolite

Team captains

Imports

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20192Edina Selimovic (replaced) Bosnia and Herzegovina
4Krystle Esdelle Trinidad and Tobago
5Channon Thompson Trinidad and Tobago

Coaches

Former players

Local players

Foreign players

Notes

Notes and References

  1. News: Escarlote. Mark. April 25, 2019. PVL: New team, new journey for Motolite's Myla Pablo . ABS-CBN Sports. June 19, 2019.
  2. News: Naredo. Camille. December 2, 2018. PVL: Ateneo-Motolite outlasts BanKo-Perlas in 5-set thriller for finals berth. ABS-CBN News. June 19, 2019.
  3. News: Li . Matthew . Motolite to take 'leave of absence' from PVL . January 9, 2021 . Tiebreaker Times . January 8, 2021.
  4. News: Escarlote. Mark. September 14, 2018. PVL Open Conference: Lady Eagles on acid test. ABS-CBN Sports. September 16, 2018.
  5. News: Escarlote. Mark. June 5, 2019. PVL: Motolite taps new reinforcement to replace injured Selimovic. ABS-CBN Sports. June 19, 2019.