Marikina Lady Shoemasters

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

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

The team is owned by Hon. 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				World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
2	Cassandra Nasol				World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
3	Kyla Claire Dumaran				World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
4	Juztine Jeica Olmedo	Middle Blocker			World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
5	Jerlyn Mae Catalan	Outside Hitter			World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
6	Sarah Princess Verutiao	Setter			Arellano University
7	Bien Elaine Juanillo (C)	Opposite Hitter			Lyceum of the Philippines University
8	Karla Concepcion	Libero			University of the Philippines - Diliman
9	Juliana Marie Abulon				World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
10	Precious Lumiere Cruz	Opposite Hitter			World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
11	Chritine Miralles	Middle Blocker			Lyceum of the Philippines University
12	Iriis Oliveros	Outside Hitter
13	Leila Pasco
14	Bea Criselda Florentino	Opposite Hitter			World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
15	Carla Donato	Middle Blocker			Arellano University
16	Brigitte Martinez	Outside Hitter			World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
17	Gabraelle Borja				World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
18	Julia Balanquit				World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
19	Pia Gabrielle Sarmiento	Libero			Lyceum of the Philippines University
20	Graiza Asne	Libero			World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
21	Mhikaela James Javier	Middle Blocker			World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
22	Jazmyn Domingo	Libero			World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
23	Khimberly Bandal				World Citi Colleges - Quezon City
24	Thetys Taneo	Outside Hitter			University of the Philippines - Diliman

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

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

Team

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

Individual

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

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. 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.