Vanie Gandler

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Vanessa Gandler (born December 5, 2000) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for the Cignal HD Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League.[1]

Vanie Gandler
Personal information
Full nameVanessa Gandler
NicknameVanie
NationalityFilipino
Born (2000-12-05) December 5, 2000 (age 23)
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
College / UniversityAteneo de Manila University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current clubCignal HD Spikers
Number5
Career
YearsTeams
2023–presentCignal HD Spikers
National team
2024–presentPhilippines
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing  Philippines
Asian Challenge Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Manila Team
SEA V.League
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Vĩnh Phúc Leg 1
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Nakhon Ratchasima Leg 2

Early life and education

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Gandler originates from Muntinlupa. She attended high school at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School and played in its varsity volleyball team.[2] She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2023 with a degree in business management.[3]

Career

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College

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Gandler played for the Blue Eagles of the Ateneo de Manila University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).[4]

She ended her stint with Ateneo in Season 85, after deciding to sign with the Cignal HD Spikers in 2023.[5]

Club

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After the conclusion of UAAP Season 85 in 2023, Gandler made herself available to get signed by a club in the Premier Volleyball League. She was signed by the Cignal HD Spikers.[6]

Clubs

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Awards

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Collegiate

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Season Tournament Award Ref
2022 V-League Collegiate 2nd Best Outside Hitter [7]

Collegiate

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Season Tournament Title Ref
2019 UAAP 81 Champions [8]
2019 PVL Collegiate 3rd Place [9]
2022 UAAP 84 3rd Place [10]
2022 V-League Collegiate Champions [7]

Clubs

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Season Tournament Club Title Ref
2018 PVL Open Ateneo-Motolite Runner-up [11]
2023 PVL Invitational Cignal HD Spikers 3rd Place [12]
2nd All-Filipino 3rd Place [13]
2024 PNVF Champions League Runner-up [14]

References

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  1. ^ "Vanie Gandler skips final year to go pro". Inquirer. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Vanie Gandler reportedly to be named as Ateneo's team captain". Fastbreak. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  3. ^ "New grad Vanie Gandler relishes up-and-down journey with Ateneo". One Sports. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Vanie Gandler believes Ateneo will regain lost glory". Tiebreaker times. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Gandler skips final year, joins Cignal HD Spikers". Rappler. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Vanie Gandler". Onesports. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Faith Nisperos hailed women's MVP". vleague.ph. November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  8. ^ Isaga, JR (May 18, 2019). "Ateneo breaks UST's heart, reclaims UAAP volleyball crown". Rappler. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  9. ^ Escarlote, Mark (October 12, 2019). "PVL: Lady Falcons reign supreme". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  10. ^ Reyes, Mark Anthony (June 22, 2022). "NU Lady Bulldogs sweep season to end 65 years drought for UAAP volleyball title". Inquirer Sports. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  11. ^ Escarlote, Mark (December 8, 2018). "PVL: Cool Smashers crush Lady Eagles, rule Open Conference". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
  12. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (July 30, 2023). "Cignal's Ces Molina crowned 2023 PVL Invitational MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  13. ^ Kennedy, Caacbay (December 16, 2023). "Cignal HD overcomes Chery Tiggo for another PVL bronze". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  14. ^ Garcia, John Mark (February 10, 2024). "Petro Gazz jams Cignal to clinch PNVF Champions League title". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on February 10, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.