Brooke Van Sickle

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Brooke Van Sickle
Personal information
Full nameBrooke Makena Van Sickle
NationalityAmerican / Filipino
Born (1998-03-22) March 22, 1998 (age 26)
Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.
Hometown Battle Ground, Washington, U.S.
College / University University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (2020–2023)
Volleyball information
Position Outside hitter
Current club Petro Gazz Angels
Number10
Career
YearsTeams
– AEL Limassol
2024– Petro Gazz Angels
Last updated: February 2024

Brooke Makena Van Sickle is an American Filipino volleyball player who plays as an outside hitter for the Petro Gazz Angels.

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Early life and education

Brooke Makena Van Sickle was born on March 22, 1998 [1] in Hilo, Hawaii [2] to Gary Van Sickle and Lisa Bragado. [3] However, she would consider Battle Ground, Washington in the continental United States as her hometown. [2] She has Dutch ancestry from her father's side.

Her family has a history in volleyball, with her father Gary a varsity volleyball player for University of Hawaiʻi (UH) from 1988 to 1990 and her mother playing for Hawaii Pacific University. [3]

She herself would attend the University of Oregon and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. [3]


Career

Van Sickle would play for the volleyball teams of University of Oregon and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. [4]

After graduating, Van Sickle would briefly play for Cyprus-based team AEL Limassol. [3]

Petro Gazz Angels

Van Sickle would move to the Philippines in January 2024, [5] to sign with Premier Volleyball League (PVL) club Petro Gazz Angels. [6] She received endorsement from former player Lindsey Vander Weide. Van Sickle has been aiming to play in the Philippines since 2021 after learning about the sporting scene in the country from her friend Kalei Mau. [4]

She would also help her team win the title of the 2024 PNVF Champions League for Women where she would also be named the Most Valuable Player. [7] Shortly after, Van Sickle would make her PVL debut at the 2024 All-Filipino Conference. [8]

National team

Van Sickle expressed interest to play for the Philippine women’s national volleyball team and is processing her switch from USA to Philippines. [9]

Personal life

Van Sickle's roots to the Philippines traces to as far as her grandfather who hails from San Emilio, Ilocos Sur. [4] [10] She also has Philippine and United States citizenship. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Valencia, Justin (February 20, 2024). "Brooke Van Sickle admits having jitters in PVL debut". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Brooke Van Sickle - Women's Beach Volleyball". University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics. University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Garcia, John Mark (January 20, 2024). "Petro Gazz signs US NCAA standout Brooke Van Sickle". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 Ventura, Sid (February 15, 2024). "New Angel In Town: Brooke Van Sickle Boosts Petro Gazz in PVL". The Game. One Mega Group Inc. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  5. ↑ "There's still more to come from Brooke Van Sickle, Petro Gazz". BusinessWorld. February 11, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  6. ↑ Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (January 21, 2024). "Petro Gazz signs Hawaii standout Brooke van Sickle". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  7. ↑ Bautista, Ohmer (February 10, 2024). "Brooke Van Sickle shines as PNVF Champions League MVP". One Sports. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ Valencia, Justin (February 20, 2024). "Brooke Van Sickle admits having jitters in PVL debut". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  9. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance. "Brooke Van Sickle, Savi Davison, MJ Phillips start process to play for PH" . Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  10. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (May 10, 2024). "Brooke Van Sickle, MJ Phillips, Savi Davison switching federations to play for Philippines". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  11. ↑ "How Kalei Mau, ex-Petro Gazz import led Brooke Van Sickle to PVL". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. February 5, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
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