Rizal_Golden_Coolers_(volleyball)

Rizal Golden Coolers (volleyball)

Rizal Golden Coolers (volleyball)

Filipino women's volleyball team

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

The Rizal Golden Coolers, also known as Rizal Golden Coolers – Xentro Mall for sponsorship reasons, are a Filipino developmental women's volleyball team based in the province of Rizal. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) being one of the league's eight charter teams in its inaugural season.[1][2] Rizal is one of three teams based in the Calabarzon region, playing their home games at Ynares Center in Antipolo.

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The team is owned by the Local Government of Rizal,[3] and shares its name with its basketball counterpart in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

History

The Rizal Golden Coolers were first announced as one of the charter teams of the MPVA.[4] For the inaugural 2023 season, the Rizal Golden Coolers is captained by Venice Puzon.

Despite a second-place finish in the preliminary round, Rizal only managed to place 4th, losing to the eventual champion Bacoor City Strikers in the Semifinals and later to the fifth-seeded Marikina Lady Shoemasters in the Bronze Medal Match.[5]

Current roster

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Honors

Team

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Individual

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Team captain

  • Philippines Venice Puzon (2023–present)

Head coach

  • Philippines Cromwell Garcia (2023–present)

References

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    "10-lgu-based-volleyball-teams-to-join-inaugural-mpva-tourney". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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    "MPVA draws 10 teams". Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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    Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2023). "Pacquiao launching volleyball tournament". Daily Tribune Sports. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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    Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Pacquiao-founded volleyball league to showcase homegrown talent". Philstar.com. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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    Abrina, Dennis (December 22, 2023). "Bacoor Metroland Lady Altas claim MPVA's inaugural title". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
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    "Marikina defeats Rizal, clinches bronze medal in MPVA". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
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    "Bacoor City's Shaila Omipon crowned MPVA MVP". Fastbreak. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
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