Marikina Lady Shoemasters

This article is about the women's volleyball team. For its men's basketball counterpart, see Marikina Shoemasters.

Marikina Lady Shoemasters

Founded	2023
Owner	Elvis Tolentino
Associate Coaches	Revie Ediliza Pioquinto Andy Fiel
Captain	Bien Elaine Juanillo
League	Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association
2024 MPVA season	9th place

The Marikina Lady Shoemasters is a Filipino women's developmental volleyball team based in Marikina. The team plays in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA), since its inaugural season in 2023. ^{[1] [2]} The team plays their home matches at Marikina Sports Center.

The team is owned by city councilor Elvis Tolentino representing the City Government of Marikina. ^[3]

History

The Marikina Lady Shoemasters were first announced as one of the ten charter teams of the MPVA. For the inaugural 2023 season, the Lady Shoemasters will be captained by Shannen Palec.

Team identity

Much like its older basketball counterpart, the name Shoemasters references Marikina's moniker as the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines".

Current roster

Marikina Lady Shoemasters
Number	Player	Position	Height	Birth date	School
1	Asha Chastin Mangaring				WCC
2	Cassandra Nasol				WCC
3	Kyla Claire Dumaran				WCC
4	Juztine Jeica Olmedo	Middle Blocker			WCC
5	Jerlyn Mae Catalan	Outside Hitter			WCC
6	Sarah Princess Verutiao	Setter			AU
7	Bien Elaine Juanillo (C)	Opposite Hitter			LPU
8	Karla Concepcion	Libero			UP
9	Juliana Marie Abulon				WCC
10	Precious Lumiere Cruz	Opposite Hitter			WCC
11	Chritine Miralles	Middle Blocker			LPU
12	Iriis Oliveros	Outside Hitter
13	Leila Pasco
14	Bea Criselda Florentino	Opposite Hitter			WCC
15	Carla Donato	Middle Blocker			AU
16	Brigitte Martinez	Outside Hitter			WCC
17	Gabraelle Borja				WCC
18	Julia Balanquit				WCC
19	Pia Gabrielle Sarmiento	Libero			LPU
20	Graiza Asne	Libero			WCC
21	Mhikaela James Javier	Middle Blocker			WCC
22	Jazmyn Domingo	Libero			WCC
23	Khimberly Bandal				WCC
24	Thetys Taneo	Outside Hitter			UP

Coaching staff
Position	Name
Associate Coach	Andy Fiel
Associate Coach	Revie Ediliza Pioquinto
Physical Therapist	Justin Acob OurCare Physical Therapy
Trainer	Jandre Pete Lucero
Trainer	Jayvie Magana

Previous roster

2024

Main article: 2024 MPVA season Marikina Lady Shoemasters Number Player Position Height Birth date School 1 Asha Chastin Mangaring WCC 2 Cassandra Nasol WCC 3 Kyla Claire Dumaran WCC 4 Juztine Jeica Olmedo Middle Blocker WCC 5 Jerlyn Mae Catalan Outside Hitter WCC 6 Sarah Princess Verutiao Setter AU 7 Bien Elaine Juanillo (C) Opposite Hitter LPU 8 Karla Concepcion Libero UP 9 Juliana Marie Abulon WCC 10 Precious Lumiere Cruz Opposite Hitter WCC 11 Chritine Miralles Middle Blocker LPU 12 Iriis Oliveros Outside Hitter 13 Leila Pasco 14 Bea Criselda Florentino Opposite Hitter WCC 15 Carla Donato Middle Blocker AU 16 Brigitte Martinez Outside Hitter WCC 17 Gabraelle Borja WCC 18 Julia Balanquit WCC 19 Pia Gabrielle Sarmiento Libero LPU 20 Graiza Asne Libero WCC 21 Mhikaela James Javier Middle Blocker WCC 22 Jazmyn Domingo Libero WCC 23 Khimberly Bandal WCC 24 Thetys Taneo Outside Hitter UP Coaching staff Position Name Associate Coach Andy Fiel Associate Coach Revie Ediliza Pioquinto Physical Therapist Justin Acob OurCare Physical Therapy Trainer Jandre Pete Lucero Trainer Jayvie Magana

2023

Main article: 2023 MPVA season Marikina Lady Shoemasters Number Player Position Height Birth date School 1 Toni Rose Nitura Middle Blocker PSBA 2 Jeulyanna Ferrer Outside Hitter UP 3 Maria Victoria Pascual Setter WCC 4 Vira May Guillema Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (1995-09-05) September 5, 1995 (age 30) SSC–R 5 Angelica Dacaymat Outside Hitter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) UE 6 Melanie Romero Outside Hitter CSB 7 Sheena Mae Copitea Middle Blocker UP 8 Justine Rebleza Outside Hitter FEU 9 Ankhrisia Lero Setter UE 10 Alyza Desiderio Opposite Hitter WCC 11 Caryl Sandoval Outside Hitter UP 12 Sydney Niegos Middle Blocker JRU 13 Karla Concepcion Libero UP 15 Shannen Palec (C) Opposite Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1996-09-28) September 28, 1996 (age 29) UST 16 Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) (1996-09-06) September 6, 1996 (age 29) SSC–R 17 Mary Joy Onofre Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) LPU 18 Grenlen Malapit Middle Blocker LPU 19 Eloiza Balmedina Middle Blocker Sta. Elena HS, Marikina City Coaching staff Position Name Associate Coach Andy Fiel Associate Coach Revie Ediliza Pioquinto Strength and Conditioning Coach Diane Ong Trainer Jandre Pete Lucero Trainer Jayvie Magana

Honors

Team

MPVA Season	Title	Ref.
2023	3rd place	[4]
2024	9th place	[5]

Individual

MPVA Season	Award	Name	Ref.
2023	Best Libero	Alyssa Eroa	[6]

Team captains

• Shannen Palec (2023)
• Bien Elaine Juanillo (2024–present)

Coaches

• Andy Fiel (2023–present)
• Revie Ediliza Pioquinto (2023–present)

References

1. "10-lgu-based-volleyball-teams-to-join-inaugural-mpva-tourney". Fastbreak. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
2. "MPVA draws 10 teams". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
3. Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2023). "Pacquiao launching volleyball tournament". Daily Tribune Sports. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
4. "Marikina defeats Rizal, clinches bronze medal in MPVA". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
5. Agcaoili, Lance (November 14, 2024). "MPVA: Rizal thumps Valenzuela ahead of semifinals". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
6. "Bacoor City's Shaila Omipon crowned MPVA MVP". Fastbreak. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.