Ang Clearskiin UV Smashers ang pinakabagong koponan sa Spikers’ Turf, ang pangunahing men’s volleyball league sa bansa.
Ipinakilala sa media noong Biyernes ang mga manlalaro at coaching staff.
Si Joe Bangit ang magsisilbing head coach ng UV Smashers, katuwang ang mga assistant sina Sandy Montero, Peter Torres, John Pagtalunan, Kenneth Hernandez at Pawix Agir.
Kabilang sa koponan sina Louis Gamban at JM Ronquillo bilang co-captains, Edward Camposano, Jay Rack dela Noche, Charlee Magpayo, JM Paglaon, Kim Dayandante, Nas Gwaza, Vince Abrot, Rick Adao, KC Andrade, Renzel Antonio, Jester Bornel, Bhim Diones, Angelo Gayud at Robert Flores.
“I’ve been coaching for over 14 years in the United States, and one thing I’ve learned is that talent can bring players together, but talent alone doesn’t build a team. Standards too. From Day 1, our standard has been simple: Show up, work, compete and hold each other accountable,” ani Bangit.
Magsisimula ang Invitational Conference sa Oktubre 10 sa bagong SM Seaside City Cebu Arena bilang selebrasyon din ng ikasumpung anibersaryo ng Spikers’ Turf at pambabaeng PremierVolleyball League.
“The Clearskiiin UV Smashers started with a really simple but meaningful reason. We wanted to create an opportunity for players who suddenly found themselves without a team. A place for them to continue doing what they love, continue competing, and at the same time have a source of income through volleyball,” ani Sydney Calderon, na nananatiling head coach ng kanyang unang koponan, ang Savouge.
“For me, it’s a waste of talent when opportunities are lost. There are many skilled players who still want to play, but sometimes they end up without a team or a chance to continue. That’s why we decided to build this team to give them another opportunity, platform and chance to prove themselves.”
Malugod na tinanggap ni Ricky Palou, presidente ng organizer ng liga na Sports Vision Management Group, Inc., ang bagong myembro.
“We welcome you to the Spikers’ Turf. We’re more than happy to have you join us again. I hope you will do your best, show everybody your skills, and hopefully soon, you win a championship,” ani Palou.
Ang iba pang koponan ay 3B Event Masters, AEP Cabstars, Alpha Insurance Protectors, Criss Cross King Crunchers, VNS Griffins at Savouge Spin Doctors.