Clubs
-
AirAsia Flying Spikers (2014) - Generika Lifesavers (2014)
- Shopinas.com Lady Clickers (2015)
- MERALCO Power Spikers (2015)
- Cignal HD Spikers (2015)
- F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (2016–present)
| Cha Cruz Behag | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Charleen Abigaile Cruz Behag |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | May 11, 1988 |
| Hometown | Valenzuela, Philippines |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| College(s) | De La Salle University |
| Volleyball information | |
| Position | Outside Hitter/Open Hitter |
| Current club | F2 Logistics Cargo Movers |
| Number | 11 |
Charleen Abigaile "Cha" Ramos Cruz-Behag (born May 11, 1988) is a Filipino professional volleyball player and an educator. She is a member of the Philippine women's national volleyball team. Currently, she is playing and is the team captain for the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in the Philippine Super Liga, a semi-professional corporate club volleyball league in the Philippines. She was a member of De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers, the official women's volleyball varsity team of De La Salle University. She was a two-time University Athletic Association of the Philippines's (UAAP) Finals Most Valuable Player and was part of DLSU Lady Spikers' four UAAP championships. She is known for her versatility in playing the sport of volleyball earning her the moniker "Ms. Everything".
Charleen Cruz was born on May 11, 1988. She studied in the St. Louis College of Valenzuela high school from 2003-2006 and completed her Bachelor's in Psychology at De La Salle University and as of 2012 was pursuing her Master's degree in Special Education. [1] She is the older sister of volleyball players Camille Cruz and Cienne Cruz. [2] [3]
Cruz married pilot Rey Behag on February 28, 2018 in Tagaytay. [4]
Cruz is known for her versatility and multidimensional skills in playing volleyball. Over the years of playing, she has played every position except libero and has embraced the 7th woman role for the DLSU Lady Spikers. According to her: "Kung sino yung nagkamali, or sino yung medyo off sa game, I’ll replace them. So even setter, even center spiker, utility or open spiker I played." [5] This all-around athleticism in playing the sport and her ability to transition from setter to all spiking positions [6] earned her the moniker "Miss Everything". [7] However, she completed playing the final position of libero during the Battle of the Rivals last July 16, 2017. [8]
Cruz began playing volleyball during her 6th grade. She abruptly took a break in the succeeding years but picked it up again during high school. She was later recruited by Coach Ramil De Jesus for the DLSU Lady Spikers varsity team and played for the team from 2005 to 2012. [9]
Her first three years in her collegiate career was a shaky journey. Midway during her UAAP rookie year (Season 68, 2005-2006), while doing the setting job for the team, she sustained a stress fracture in her left ankle which forced her to sit out the remaining games of the season. While in the following UAAP season (Season 69, 2006-07), all DLSU varsity teams were suspended from the athletic association as consequence of its men's basketball team's violation on a UAAP rule. In UAAP Season 70 (2007-08), Cruz-Behag failed to suit up for the team due to academic requirements.
In 2008, Cruz finally returned to suit up for the team this time playing the open spiker and middle blocker positions. The DLSU Lady Spikers only dropped two matches in UAAP Season 71 (2008-2009) winning the championship title over the Far Eastern Lady Tamaraws. [10] However, in Season 72 (2009-10), the DLSU Lady Spikers were dethroned by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Lady Tigers and finished as runner up. [11]
In her last two UAAP seasons [Seasons 73 (2010-11) and 74 (2011-12)], Cruz was named team captain for the DLSU Lady Spikers. In both seasons, the team won the championships and Cruz was awarded the UAAP Finals Most Valuable Player for both seasons. Eventually, the back-to-back championships turned into a 3-peat as the DLSU Lady Spikers again won the UAAP Women's Volleyball championship in Season 75.
After exhausting her UAAP playing years, Cruz temporarily took a break from playing volleyball and focused on her teaching job. [12] She is currently finishing her master's degree in education major in special education at De La Salle University.
After a two-year hiatus, in 2014, Cruz made a comeback via the now defunct AirAsia Flying Spikers, reuniting with Coach Ramil de Jesus and other DLSU Lady Spikers. Currently, she is the team captain of the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in the Philippine Super Liga.
AirAsia Flying Spikers (2014) Generika Lifesavers (2014) Shopinas.com Lady Clickers (2015) MERALCO Power Spikers (2015) Cignal HD Spikers (2015) F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (2016–present)Partial list, pre-season tournaments (PVF, Unigames, Shakey's V-League) not included
Champions, with DLSU Lady Spikers Champions, with DLSU Lady Spikers
Silver medal, with DLSU Lady Spikers Champions, with DLSU Lady Spikers Champions, with DLSU Lady Spikers Silver medal, with Generika LifeSavers (now Generika-Ayala Lifesavers) Silver medal, with Shopinas.com Lady Clickers 
Bronze medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers Champions, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers Bronze medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers Champions, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers Champions, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers Champions, with Light Blue Team composed of Cruz, Michele Gumabao, Rachel Anne Daquis, and Gretchen HoAbigail "Aby" Palmares Maraño is a Filipino professional volleyball player who plays for F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in the Philippine Super Liga.
Victonara "Ara" Salas Galang is a multi-awarded, Filipina volleyball player. She was a UAAP Rookie of the Year during the Season 74 and UAAP Most Valuable Player in the Season 75. She is the former team captain (2014-2015) of the De La Salle University Lady Spikers.
Rachel Anne Daquis is a Filipino volleyball player. She graduated from the Far Eastern University where she took up Business Management. She was also the team captain of the PLDT HOME TVolution women's team that played in the 2014 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship. She is a former team captain of the FEU Lady Tamaraws in her collegiate years, where she was given the title "Queen Tamaraw". She is currently playing in the Philippine Super Liga (PSL) with the Cignal HD Spikers and is the PSL's brand ambassador for 2018 to 2019.
Aiza Maizo-Pontillas is a Filipina professional volleyball player. She was a former member and team captain of the UST Golden Tigresses, and a member of the Philippines women's national volleyball team. She led the España-based squad to its 16th and, as of 2018, latest championship in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) league. She was a Shakey's V-League (SVL) three-time Finals and two-time Season Most Valuable Player. Maizo is known for bagging several best-of awards in almost all volleyball skill departments in UAAP and SVL, excluding setting and digging. She is also known as the first Filipina in the entire franchise of SVL to take both Finals and Season MVP in a single conference twice. She currently plays for Petron Blaze Spikers.
Mika Aereen Marcaliñas Reyes is a Filipino volleyball player. She is a Middle Hitter/Blocker and is currently playing in the Philippine Super Liga in the Philippines.
Kim Kianna Mababa Dy is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She is a member of the Philippines women's national volleyball team and the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers.
Kim Alano Fajardo is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She was the team captain of the De La Salle University women's volleyball team for Season 78 and 79.
Maria Carmela "Mela" Tunay is Filipina volleyball player, actress, and TV host. She played for the UST Lady Tigresses in the UAAP and the Cignal HD Spikers in the PSL until 2016. She, then transferred and played for the Petron Blaze Spikers in 2017–present.
Ennajie Cruz Laure, better known as EJ Laure, is a Filipina volleyball player. She is a member and a former team captain of the UST Golden Tigresses volleyball team, and a former Philippine national team member.
Cydthealee Alivio Demecillo, better known as Cyd Demecillo, is a Filipina volleyball athlete.
Ernestine Grace Tiamzon is a Filipino-Canadian volleyball athlete. She is currently a varsity player of De La Salle University collegiate women's volleyball team. She has also recently joined the semi-pro commercial league Philippine Super Liga under the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers club.
Mary Joy "Majoy" Baron is a Filipino volleyball player. She went to Concepcion Catholic School in Concepcion, Tarlac. She attended college at De La Salle University. She is currently playing for the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers playing as a middle blocker. Baron is also part of the Philippine National Women’s Volleyball Team.
Shiela Marie Pineda is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She is currently playing for Choco Mucho Flying Titans as an Outside Hitter.
Bernadeth Pons is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She played for Petron Tri-Activ Spikers as an outside hitter.
Melissa Gohing is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She is set to play for the Creamline Cool Smashers in the Premier Volleyball League.
Cherry Ann Rondina, popularly known as Sisi, is a Filipina professional indoor and beach volleyball player. She was a former member and captain of the UST Golden Tigresses volleyball team. She is a 4-time UAAP Beach Volleyball MVP and the UAAP Season 81 Women’s Volleyball MVP and Athlete of the Year. She is a current member of the Philippines Women Beach Volleyball team.
Desirée Wynea Cheng is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She played with De La Salle University collegiate women's varsity volleyball team.
Dawn Nicole Macandili is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She is a member of the Philippines women's national volleyball team. She played in the UAAP for the De La Salle University Lady Spikers for 5 seasons (76-80), and is currently playing in the Philippine Super Liga for the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers.
Diana Mae "Tots" Carlos is a Filipino volleyball player who currently plays for the UP Lady Fighting Maroons of the University of the Philippines-Diliman. She is a member of both the indoor and beach volleyball collegiate varsity teams of the university.
Kathleen Faith "Kath" Arado is a Filipino volleyball athlete player of the UE Lady Warriors Volleyball Team in the UAAP. She was named the UAAP Season 77 Rookie of the Year alongside with Ennajie Laure. She also bagged the Best Libero award in the 2016 South East Asian Junior Women's Volleyball Championships in Sisaket, Thailand.