UAC Power Hitters

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UAC Power Hitters
Full nameUnlimited Athletics Club Power Hitters
Short nameUAC
NicknameUAC Power Hitters
Founded2021
League Premier Volleyball League
Uniforms
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The Unlimited Athletics Club Power Hitters are a professional volleyball club which was set to play in the Premier Volleyball League (formerly Shakey's V-League).

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History

The Unlimited Athletics Club was originally formed as the Peak Form Lady Spikers and slated to be one of the new teams debuting in the Premier Volleyball League's 2021 season. The team was organized by Jovito Ong of the Philippine Confederation of Sports Development Foundation and sponsored by Peak Form, a sports conditioning and recovery center. [1] [2] [3] [4] In March 2021, the team reverted their name to UAC. [5] On June 28, 2021, the PVL announced that the team has taken a leave of absence due to its inability to complete its roster for the 2021 PVL Open Conference. [6]

Current roster

For the 2021 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference. [3]

No.NamePositionHeightAlma materDate of birth
1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Judith AbilOutside Hitter1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) UE December 4, 1997 (age 25)
2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Souzan RaslanOutside Hitter1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) San Lorenzo January 1, 1995 (age 28)
3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Coleen Laurice BravoMiddle Blocker1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Perpetual December 7, 1995 (age 27)
5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Fatima Bia GeneralLibero1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) NU August 27, 1995 (age 27)
6 Flag of the Philippines.svg Angelica DacaymatOutside Hitter1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) UE
7 Flag of the Philippines.svg Remcel Joyce SantosMiddle Blocker1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) UE July 10, 1996 (age 27)
8 Flag of the Philippines.svg Angeli Pauline AranetaOpposite Hitter1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) UP Diliman September 19, 1993 (age 29)
9 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jessma Clarice RamosMiddle Blocker1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) UP Diliman March 27, 1998 (age 25)
11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Sheeka Gin EspinosaOutside Hitter1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) TIP August 26, 1996 (age 26)
12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mikaela LopezMiddle Blocker1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) CSJL December 4, 1997 (age 25)
15 Flag of the Philippines.svg Maria Angelica LegacionSetter1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) Arellano August 15, 1993 (age 29)
16 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rose Mary CailingSetter1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) UP Diliman February 10, 1998 (age 25)
17 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mary Dominique PacresOpposite Hitter1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) UST September 23, 1997 (age 25)
18 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mialyn ManabatLibero1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) UE July 18, 1998 (age 24)

Honors

Team

SeasonConferenceTitle
2021 Open (Not competing)

Coaches

Team captain

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