Volleyball Team
Sta. Elena Ball Hammers is a professional volleyball team in the Philippines playing in various tournaments, including the Spikers' Turf (previously with the Premier Volleyball League ) and Philippine Superliga (PSL).
The team debuted in the Philippine Superliga (PSL) as the Systema Active Smashers (under the sponsorship of Peerless Products Manufacturing Corporation), playing as one of the pioneer teams in the men's division. The team also participated in the inaugural men's conference of the Shakey's V-League (the precursor of the Spikers' Turf).[ 1] In 2015, the team was renamed the Champion Infinity Active Smashers and became one of the pioneer teams of the Spikers' Turf , the male counterpart of the Shakey's V-League .
In September 2015, Sta. Elena Construction & Development Corporation took over sponsorship of the team and played as the Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls . In October 2016, the team was renamed the Champion Supra Smashers with the return of Peerless Products Manufacturing Corporation as its sponsor.
In 2017, Sta. Elena Construction & Development Corporation returned as its sponsor.
Original name: Team Volleyball Madness / Team Volleyball Manila (original name, 2013–present) Sponsored names: TVM-Systema / Systema Active Smashers (2013–2014) BENCH/ Systema Active Smashers (2014) Champion Infinity Active Smashers (2015) Champion Supra Smashers (2016) Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls (2015–2016, 2017–2018) Sta. Elena Ball Hammers (2018–2019) NU-Sta. Elena Nationals (2022–present)
NU-Sta. Elena Nationals Number Player Position 1 Angelo Nicolas Almendras Outside Hitter 2 Clarenz Belostrino Setter 3 Ahmad Fajani Abdul Opposite Spiker 4 Mac Alvin Bandola Outside Hitter 5 Kyle Adrien Ramones Middle Blocker 6 Michaelo Buddin Outside Hitter 8 Jan Mariano Sumaguid Libero 9 Louis Emmanuel Lumanlan Middle Blocker 10 Obed Mukaba Middle Blocker 11 Kennry Malinis Opposite Spiker 13 Ave Joshua Retamar (c ) Setter 15 Marco Ely Maclang Libero 16 Joseph Phillip Bello Setter 18 Leo Aringo Outside Hitter 22 Michael John Fortuna Opposite Spiker 23 Jenngerard Anfranz Diao Middle Blocker
Spikers' Turf
2022 Open Conference
NU-Sta. Elena Nationals Number Player Position 1 Angelo Nicolas Almendras Outside Hitter 2 Clarenz Belostrino Setter 3 Ahmad Fajani Abdul Opposite Spiker 4 Mac Alvin Bandola Outside Hitter 5 Kyle Adrien Ramones Middle Blocker 6 Michaelo Buddin Outside Hitter 8 Jan Mariano Sumaguid Libero 9 Louis Emmanuel Lumanlan Middle Blocker 10 Obed Mukaba Middle Blocker 11 Kennry Malinis Opposite Spiker 13 Ave Joshua Retamar (c ) Setter 15 Marco Ely Maclang Libero 16 Joseph Phillip Bello Setter 18 Leo Aringo Outside Hitter 22 Michael John Fortuna Opposite Spiker 23 Jenngerard Anfranz Diao Middle Blocker
2018 Open Conference
Coaching staff
Head coach: Dante Alinsunurin Assistant coach: Dong dela Cruz Jessie Lopez Team Staff
Team Manager: Team Utility: Medical Staff
Team Physician: Physical Therapist:
2016 Reinforced Conference
For Spikers' Turf 2016 Reinforced Conference :
Champion Supra Smashers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date 1 Mandani Ace kg 2 Camaganakan Joven kg UPHSL 7 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28 ) June 28, 1989 (age 35) 8 Relata Den Setter 5'10 kg CSB 9 Honrade (c ) Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06 ) September 6, 1987 (age 37) 11 Mangaring Juvie _ kg 12 dela Vega Kevin kg 13 Arbasto Christian Anthony kg UST 14 Panglinawan Berlin kg 18 Onia Arjay kg 19 Frey Mike kg 20 Sarmiento Jerome kg
Coaching staff
Head coach: Arnold Laniog Assistant coach(s): Jhay-r Libay Team Staff
Team Manager: Sammy Gaddi Team Utility: Medical Staff
Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Mikko Gakko
2016 Open Conference
For Spikers' Turf 2016 Open Conference :
Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date 1 Mandani Ace kg 2 Camaganakan Joven kg UPHSL 3 Torres Peter kg NU 7 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28 ) June 28, 1989 (age 35) 8 Relata Den Setter 5'10 kg CSB 9 Honrade (c ) Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06 ) September 6, 1987 (age 37) 10 Abdulwahab Al-Frazin "Fraz" Setter 5'8" 75 kg DLSU-D (1990-12-17 ) December 17, 1990 (age 34) 11 Mangaring Juvie Libero _ kg EAC 12 dela Vega Kevin kg 13 Arbasto Christian Anthony kg UST 14 Panglinawan Berlin kg 18 Onia Arjay kg 19 Frey Mike kg 20 Sarmiento Jerome kg
Coaching staff
Head coach: Arnold Laniog Assistant coach(s): Jhay-r Libay Team Staff
Team Manager: Sammy Gaddi Team Utility: Medical Staff
Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Mikko Gakko
2015 Reinforced Conference
For Spikers' Turf 2015 Third Conference :
Sta. Elena Construction Wrecking Balls No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date 1 Mandani Ace kg 2 Laja Alnasip kg 3 Camaganakan Joven kg UPHSL 4 Antonio Christopher Michael Opposite Hitter 5'10 80.5 kg DLSU (1992-01-17 ) January 17, 1992 (age 32) 5 Macalma John Angelo kg 6 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28 ) June 28, 1989 (age 35) 7 Lee Mark Outside Hitter 6'0" 77.1 kg DLSU (1989-01-07 ) January 7, 1989 (age 35) 8 Gomez Richard "Goma" Outside Hitter 6'1" 88 kg UPOU (1966-04-07 ) April 7, 1966 (age 58) 9 Honrade (c ) Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06 ) September 6, 1987 (age 37) 10 Abdulwahab Al-Frazin "Fraz" Setter 5'8" 75 kg DLSU-D (1990-12-17 ) December 17, 1990 (age 34) 11 Lozada Carlo _ kg 13 Arbasto Christian Anthony kg UST 14 Espiritu Angelo Outside Hitter 6'2" 77.1 kg CSB (1985-12-31 ) December 31, 1985 (age 38) 16 Molate Nestor _ kg
Coaching staff
Head coach: Arnold Laniog Assistant coach(s): Jhay-r Libay Team Staff
Team Manager: Sammy Gaddi Team Utility: Medical Staff
Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Mikko Gakko
2015 Open Conference
For Spikers' Turf 2015 First Conference :
Champion Infinity Active Smashers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date 2 Laja Alnasip kg 3 Camaganakan Joven kg UPHSL 4 Antonio Christopher Michael Opposite Hitter 5'10 80.5 kg DLSU (1992-01-17 ) January 17, 1992 (age 32) 6 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28 ) June 28, 1989 (age 35) 7 Lee Mark Outside Hitter 6'0" 77.1 kg DLSU (1989-01-07 ) January 7, 1989 (age 35) 8 Gomez Richard "Goma" Outside Hitter 6'1" 88 kg UPOU (1966-04-07 ) April 7, 1966 (age 58) 9 Honrade (c ) Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06 ) September 6, 1987 (age 37) 10 Abdulwahab Al-Frazin "Fraz" Setter 5'8" 75 kg DLSU-D (1990-12-17 ) December 17, 1990 (age 34) 11 Tonquin Roland _ kg FEU 12 Relata Dan kg 14 Espiritu Angelo Outside Hitter 6'2" 77.1 kg CSB (1985-12-31 ) December 31, 1985 (age 38) 15 Banaga Anjo Libero _ kg 16 Molate Nestor kg FEU 18 Mandani Ace _ kg
Coaching staff
Head coach: Arnold Laniog Assistant coach(s): Jhay-r Libay Team Staff
Team Manager: Sammy Gaddi Team Utility: Medical Staff
Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Mikko Gakko
Premier Volleyball League
2017 Reinforced Conference
For Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Reinforced Open Conference :
Sta. Elena Wrecking Balls No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date 1 Mandani Ace kg UE 2 Almario Carlo Libero kg UE 3 Camaganakan Joven kg UPHSL 4 Arda Isaah kg CSB 5 Raymundo Evan kg 6 Patenio Limuel kg 9 Encina Israel kg 11 Camposano Edward Outside Hitter kg UE 13 Mendiola Jelex Libero kg 14 Panglinawan (c ) Berlin Outside Hitter kg NU 15 Rosete Carl kg 16 Deximo Mark kg CSB 17 Asia Geuel Setter kg La Salle
Coaching staff
Head coach: Arnold Laniog Assistant coach(s): Ariel dela Cruz Team Staff
Team Manager: Sammy Gaddi Team Utility: Medical Staff
Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Mikko Gakko
Philippine SuperLiga
2015 PSL Beach Volleyball
For the 2015 PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup :
Champion Infinity Active Smashers (Team A) No. Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College Espiritu Angelo 6'2" 77.1 kg CSB Molate Nestor kg FEU
Champion Infinity Active Smashers (Team B) No. Last Name First Name Ht. Wt. College Alingasa Marjun kg CSB Tipgos Loujie kg USJ-R
Coaching staff
Head coach: Assistant coach(s): Team Staff
Team Manager: Team Utility: Medical Staff
Team Physician: Physical Therapist:
2014 PSL Grand Prix Conference
For the 2014 PSL Grand Prix Conference :
BENCH/ Systema Active Smashers No. Last Name First Name Position Ht. Wt. College Birth Date 1 Macasaet (c ) Chris Universal 6'3" 90 kg DLSU (1988-02-07 ) February 7, 1988 (age 36) 2 Rojas Patrick John Outside Hitter 5'11" 88 kg Adamson (1993-09-22 ) September 22, 1993 (age 31) 3 Depante Salvador III "John" Outside Hitter 6'0" 68 kg UST (1991-10-10 ) October 10, 1991 (age 33) 4 Hu Rhenze Libero 5'7" 68 kg CSB (1989-06-28 ) June 28, 1989 (age 35) 5 Macalma John Angelo kg 6 Antonio Christopher Michael Opposite Hitter 5'10" 80.5 kg DLSU (1992-01-17 ) January 17, 1992 (age 32) 7 Lee Mark Outside Hitter 6'0" 77.1 kg DLSU (1989-01-07 ) January 7, 1989 (age 35) 8 Gomez Richard "Goma" Outside Hitter 6'1" 88 kg UPOU (1966-04-07 ) April 7, 1966 (age 58) 9 Honrade Sylvester "Rocky" Middle Blocker 6'5" 95 kg San Beda (1987-09-06 ) September 6, 1987 (age 37) 10 Abdulwahab Al-Frazin "Fraz" Setter 5'8" 75 kg DLSU-D (1990-12-17 ) December 17, 1990 (age 34) 11 Tonquin Roland _ kg FEU 13 Arbasto Christian Anthony _ kg UST 14 Espiritu Angelo Outside Hitter 6'2" 77.1 kg CSB (1985-12-31 ) December 31, 1985 (age 38) 15 Banaga Anjo Libero _ kg
Coaching staff
Head coach: Arnold Laniog Assistant coach(s): Jhay-r Libay Ian Fernandez Team Staff
Team Manager: Sammy Gaddi Team Utility: Medical Staff
Team Physician: Physical Therapist: Mikko Gakko
Premier Volleyball League/spikers' Turf:
Philippine Super Liga:
NOTE: Played as Team Volleyball Manila (TVM).
Others:
Spikers' Turf / Premier Volleyball League:
Season Conference Award Name Source 2014 Reinforced Best Scorer Salvador Depante Best Blocker Rocky Honrade 2016 Open Best Libero Juvie Mangaring [ 10] Reinforced Best Opposite Spiker Berlin Paglinawan [ 11] 2017 Reinforced Best Opposite Spiker Edward Camposano Open 2nd Best Outside Spiker Isaah Arda [ 12] Best Opposite Spiker Berlin Panglinawan 2018 Open Conference MVP Bryan Bagunas [ 13] 2nd Best Outside Spiker Best Libero Ricky Marcos 2019 Reinforced 1st Best Middle Blocker Berhashidin Daymil [ 4] Open Best Setter Ave Joshua Retamar Best Libero Ricky Marcos 2022 Open Conference MVP Angelo Nicolas Almendras [ 14] Finals MVP Michaelo Buddin 1st Best Middle Blocker Obed Mukaba Best Setter Ave Joshua Retamar 2023 Invitational Finals MVP Jadealex Disquitado [ 15] Best Setter Ave Joshua Retamar Best Opposite Spiker Leo Ordiales
Philippine Super Liga:
Season Conference Award Name Source 2013 Grand Prix 1st Best Middle Blocker AJ Pareja [ 16] 2nd Best Middle Blocker Rocky Honrade [ 16] 2014 All-Filipino 1st Best Middle Blocker Chris Macasaet
Others:
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Conferences Active club teams Inactive and former club teams Collegiate teams (c. 2015–2018) Related links legend: C - collegiate conference, O - open conference, R - reinforced conference, I - invitational conference