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The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) officially turned pro on Friday.
Southeast Asian Games at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City in December 2019.
PHOTO BY ENRIQUE AGCAOILI
Players praised the news as a positive development.
“We are very excited about this new development and we honestly cannot wait to be in this state as everyone mentioned,” said Choco Mocho player Bea de Leon during a virtual press conference organized by the Board of Games and Entertainment and the PVL. last Friday night.
“(The professional status) brings so much prestige in the league, and we can’t wait … I think it will add more motivation to the players who come to the league and will play with us.”
For Banko Perlas forward Nicole Tiamzon, the PVL turning professional means that playing volleyball is a legitimate profession.
“Sometimes when we request some business transactions, people don’t recognize that what we do is also a profession, so we are eager and excited about this opportunity,” said Tiamzon in Filipino.
Creamline outside attacker and Filipino volleyball superstar Alyssa Valdez said the development has big implications for young and aspiring volleyball players.
“The kids now have a league to look forward to [where they can] play someday, ”Valdez said.
The PVL, formerly known as Shakey’s V-League, began in 2004 with college team competition.
In 2011, it became a semi-professional league, allowing corporate teams to join. Shakey’s V-League was finally rebranded PVL in 2017.
The nine teams participating in the PVL are Creamline, Choco Mucho, Banko Perlas, Motolite, Petro Gazz, BaliPure, Chef’s Classics, Philippine Air Force and PacificTown.
So far only Creamline, Choco Mucho, Banko Perlas, Motolite, Petro Gazz and BaliPure have committed to becoming professional clubs.
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