Marikina Lady Shoemasters

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.

Marikina Lady Shoemasters
Founded2023
OwnerHon. Councilor Elvis Tolentino
Associate CoachesAndy Fiel and Revie Ediliza Pioquinto
CaptainShannen Palec
LeagueMaharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association
2023 MPVA season3rd place

The team is owned by Hon. Councilor Elvis Tolentino representing the City Government of Marikina.[3]

History edit

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 edit

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

Current roster edit

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
9   Ankhrisia Lero Setter UE
10   Alyza Desiderio Opposite Hitter WCC
11   Caryl Sandoval Outside Hitter UP
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 27) UST
19   Eloiza Balmedina Middle Blocker Sta. Elena High School, 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

Previous roster edit

2023 MPVA season edit

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 28) 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 27) UST
16   Alyssa Eroa Libero 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) (1996-09-06) September 6, 1996 (age 27) 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 High School, 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 edit

Team edit

MPVA Season Title Ref.
2023 3rd place [4]

Individual edit

MPVA Season Award Name Ref.
2023 Best Libero Alyssa Eroa [5]

Team captains edit

  •   Shannen Palec (2023–present)

Coaches edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ "10-lgu-based-volleyball-teams-to-join-inaugural-mpva-tourney". Fastbreak. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "MPVA draws 10 teams". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  3. ^ Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2023). "Pacquiao launching volleyball tournament". Daily Tribune Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Marikina defeats Rizal, clinches bronze medal in MPVA". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  5. ^ "Bacoor City's Shaila Omipon crowned MPVA MVP". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.