After all the dramas and issues which surrounded the formation of the women’s national team, head coach Francis Vicente finally reveals his 18 player roster. The preliminary roster includes Volleywood Idols Rachel Daquis and Alyssa Valdez.
This squad will go through a series of preparations and may end up traveling to Japan for a training camp in July.
Preliminary Roster:
Rachel Anne Daquis
Jovelyn Gonzaga
Gen Casugod
Aiza Maizo-Pontillas
Denden Lazaro
Aby Marano
Kim Fajardo
Dawn Macandili
Frances Molina
Maika Ortiz
Jaja Santiago
Lourdes Clemente
Kathleen Arado
Roselle Baliton
Alyssa Valdez
Marivic Meneses
Mika Reyes (Team Captain)
Rhea Dimaculangan
Mika Reyes has been chosen as the team captain. The middle blocker has been a part of the national team for 3 seasons. She was a member of PSL-Manila that competed in the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship. Next week, Mika will play with Rebisco-PSL Manila for the AVC Asian Women’s Club Championship in Kazakhstan.
Coach Francis aims to lead this team to win a medal at the 2017 SEA Games in Malaysia.
Here’s to hoping that this squad will stick together and lead the way to resurrect Philippine volleyball.