AMC Cotabato Spikers
| Founded | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Odjie Mamon |
| Captain | Jayvee Sumagaysay |
| League | Spikers' Turf |
| 2023 Open | 2nd place |
The AMC Cotabato Spikers were a men's volleyball team in the Philippines representing Cotabato. The team was established in 2022 as the Pikit North Cotabato AMC G-Spikers, first taking part in the 2022 PNVF Champions League for Men. The following year, the team entered Spikers' Turf and took part in the 2023 Open Conference, their only conference in the league.[1]
History
The AMC Cotabato Spikers debuted as the Pikit North Cotabato AMC G-Spikers at the 2022 PNVF Champions League for Men where they finished second.[2]
In 2023, they debuted in Spikers' Turf as AMC Cotabato Spikers where they finished second place.[3]
Final roster
| AMC Cotabato Spikers | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School | |
| 1 | Vince Patrick Lorenzo | Libero | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | Far Eastern University | ||
| 2 | Manuel Medina | Outside hitter | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | University of Santo Tomas | ||
| 3 | Arnold Bautista | Outside Hitter | University of Santo Tomas | |||
| 6 | Rex Emmanuel Intal | Middle blocker | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | Ateneo De Manila University | ||
| 7 | Jayvee Sumagaysay (c) | Middle blocker | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | University of Santo Tomas | ||
| 8 | Steve Rotter | Opposite hitter | California State University, Northridge | |||
| 9 | Kim Harold Dayandante | Setter | ||||
| 10 | John Vic De Guzman | Opposite hitter | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | De La Salle College of Saint Benilde | ||
| 11 | Joshua Umandal | Outside hitter | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | University of Santo Tomas | ||
| 12 | Edward Camposano | Outside hitter | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | National University | ||
| 13 | Kris Silang | Setter | ||||
| 15 | Fauzi Kasim Ismail | Outside hitter | ||||
| 17 | Madzlan Gampong | Opposite hitter | National University | |||
| 18 | Jelex Mendiola | Libero | ||||
| 20 | Lloyd Josafat | Middle blocker | ||||
Honors
Spikers' Turf
| Year | Tournament | Placement | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Open | Runner-up | [4] |
PNVF Champions League
| Year | Placement | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Runner-up | [2] |
Individual
| Season | Conference/Tournament | Award | Name | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PNVF Champions League | 1st Best Outside Spiker | Joshua Umandal | [5] |
| 2nd Best Middle Blocker | Kim Niño Malabunga | |||
| 2023 | Spikers' Turf Open Conference | Most Valuable Player (Conference) | Joshua Umandal | [6] |
Team captains
- Jayvee Sumagaysay (2022–2023)
Coaches
- Odjie Mamon (2022–2023)
Former players
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Local players
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References
- ^ Valencia, Justin (January 27, 2023). "Spikers Turf: Umandal powers AMC-Cotabato to scintillating debut". Tiebreaker times. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "PNVF CL: Cignal outlasts North Cotabato, rules men's division". Tiebreaker Times. November 13, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ "AMC-Cotabato torches VNS in debut". Spikers' Turf. January 27, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Cignal conquers Cotabato, completes season sweep for Spikers' Turf crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ "Bigger Champions League in years to come – PNVF head Suzara". Manila Bulletin. November 14, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ Mallari, Gab (March 31, 2023). "Jao Umandal nabs first Spikers' turf mvp award". One Sports. One Network Media Group. Retrieved April 6, 2023.