AMC Cotabato Spikers

AMC Cotabato Spikers
Founded2022
Head coachArthur Mamon
CaptainJayvee Sumagaysay
LeagueSpikers' Turf
2023 Open2nd place

The AMC Cotabato Spikers are a men's volleyball team based in North Cotabato which plays in the Spikers' Turf, a league in the Philippines.[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]

Current roster

AMC Cotabato Spikers
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Philippines Vince Patrick Lorenzo Libero 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Far Eastern University
2 Philippines Manuel Medina Outside hitter 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) University of Santo Tomas
3 Philippines Arnold Bautista Outside Hitter University of Santo Tomas
6 Philippines Rex Emmanuel Intal Middle blocker 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Ateneo De Manila University
7 Philippines Jayvee Sumagaysay (c) Middle blocker 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) University of Santo Tomas
8 Philippines United States Steve Rotter Opposite hitter California State University, Northridge
9 Philippines Kim Harold Dayandante Setter
10 Philippines John Vic De Guzman Opposite hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) De La Salle College of Saint Benilde
11 Philippines Joshua Umandal Outside hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) University of Santo Tomas
12 Philippines Edward Camposano Outside hitter 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) National University
13 Philippines Kris Silang Setter
15 Philippines Fauzi Kasim Ismail Outside hitter
17 Philippines Madzlan Gampong Opposite hitter National University
18 Philippines Jelex Mendiola Libero
20 Philippines Lloyd Josafat Middle blocker

Previous roster

Pikit-North Cotabato AMC G-Spikers
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines

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

Coaches

  • Philippines Arthur Mamon (2022–present)

Former players

References

  1. ^ Valencia, Justin (January 27, 2023). "Spikers Turf: Umandal powers AMC-Cotabato to scintillating debut". Tiebreaker times. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "PNVF CL: Cignal outlasts North Cotabato, rules men's division". Tiebreaker Times. November 13, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "AMC-Cotabato torches VNS in debut". Spikers' Turf. January 27, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  4. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (March 31, 2023). "Cignal conquers Cotabato, completes season sweep for Spikers' Turf crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  5. ^ "Bigger Champions League in years to come – PNVF head Suzara". Manila Bulletin. November 14, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  6. ^ Mallari, Gab (March 31, 2023). "Jao Umandal nabs first Spikers' turf mvp award". One Sports. One Network Media Group. Retrieved April 6, 2023.