Cha Cruz-Behag

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Cha Cruz-Behag
Personal information
Full nameCharleen Abigaile Ramos Cruz
NationalityFilipino
Born (1988-05-11) May 11, 1988 (age 36)
Hometown Valenzuela, Philippines
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
College / University De La Salle University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter/open hitter
Current club F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
Number11
Career
YearsTeams
2014 AirAsia Flying Spikers
2014 Generika Lifesavers
2015 Shopinas.com Lady Clickers
2015 Meralco Power Spikers
2015 Cignal HD Spikers
2016–2023 F2 Logistics Cargo Movers

Charleen Abigaile "Cha" Ramos Cruz-Behag (born May 11, 1988) is a Filipino professional volleyball player and an educator. She was a two-time University Athletic Association of the Philippines's (UAAP) Finals Most Valuable Player and was part of the De La Salle University Lady Spikers' four UAAP championships. She is known for her versatility in volleyball, earning her the moniker "Ms. Everything".

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In July 2024, she was tapped as assistant coach for the Petro Gazz Angels. [1]

Personal life

Cruz was born on May 11, 1988. She studied in the St. Louis College of Valenzuela high school from 2003 to 2006 and completed her Bachelor's in Psychology at De La Salle University. As of 2012, she was pursuing her Master's degree in Special Education. [2] She is the older sister of volleyball players Camille Cruz and Cienne Cruz. [3] [4]

Cruz married pilot Rey Behag on February 28, 2018, in Tagaytay. [5] In October 2019, she gave birth to her son, Leon Sol. [6]

Career

Cruz is known for her versatility in playing volleyball. Over her career, 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." [7] This all-around athleticism and her ability to transition from setter to all spiking positions [8] earned her the moniker "Miss Everything". [9] However, she completed playing the final position of libero during the Battle of the Rivals on July 16, 2017. [10]

Cruz began playing volleyball when she was in 6th grade. She took a break in the succeeding years but picked it up again during high school. Later, she was recruited by Coach Ramil De Jesus for the DLSU Lady Spikers varsity team and played for the team from 2005 to 2012. [2]

Cruz continued playing for three years in her collegiate career. Midway during her UAAP rookie year (Season 68, 2005–2006) she sustained a stress fracture in her left ankle which forced her to sit out the remaining games of the season. In the following UAAP season (Season 69, 2006–07), all DLSU varsity teams were suspended from the athletic association as a consequence of its men's basketball team's violation of a UAAP rule. In UAAP Season 70 (2007–08), Cruz-Behag was barred from playing for the team as she failed to meet the academic requirements.

In 2008, Cruz returned to the team, this time playing as an open spiker and middle blocker. The DLSU Lady Spikers only dropped two matches in UAAP Season 71 (2008–2009), winning the championship title over the Far Eastern Lady Tamaraws. [11] 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.

When she finished playing for UAAP, Cruz took a break from playing volleyball to focus on her teaching career. [12] She is currently completing her master's degree in education major in special education at De La Salle University.

After a two-year hiatus, Cruz made a comeback via the now defunct AirAsia Flying Spikers in 2014, reuniting with Coach Ramil de Jesus and other DLSU Lady Spikers. She then became the team captain of the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in the Philippine Super Liga.

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References

  1. ↑ Garcia, John Mark (July 2, 2024). "Cha Cruz-Behag returns to PVL as Petro Gazz deputy coach Sol". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Albelda, Josiah (March 5, 2012). "Finding inspiration in Season 74 superstar Cha Cruz". Rappler. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ Tuazon, Nicole (November 14, 2014). "Cienne Cruz: Stepping up in UAAP 77". The Lasallian. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  4. ↑ Dionisio, Mac (November 9, 2014). "20 times Cha Cruz' Instagram account killed your self-confidence". Rivals. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  5. ↑ Lozada, Mei-Lin (March 1, 2018). "Cha Cruz transforms from 'Miss Everything' into Mrs. Behag in Tagaytay wedding". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  6. ↑ Lozada, Mei-Lin (October 22, 2019). "Cha Cruz-Behag welcomes her newborn son Leon Sol". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Cha Cruz". One Meralco Sports. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  8. ↑ https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/philippine-daily-inquirer/20150517/282767765183527 . Retrieved October 25, 2023– via PressReader.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ↑ Lozada, Mei-Lin (March 29, 2016). "'Ms Everything' Cha Cruz juggles roles as volleyball player, part-time teacher and student". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Log in or sign up to view". m.facebook.com. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  11. 1 2 Flores, Joaqui (April 24, 2015). "For the greater good: The Cha Cruz story". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Sports" . Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Cha Cruz to be named as the PSL's new ambassador". ABS-CBN Sports. April 11, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
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