Alyssa Valdez and PNVF partner for nationwide youth volleyball camps

Alyssa Valdez remains the face of Philippine volleyball — an icon whose influence stretches far beyond the court. As a cornerstone of Alas Pilipinas and long-time star of the Creamline Cool Smashers, Valdez has been instrumental in propelling the sport into the national mainstream over the past decade.

Now, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), under newly elected president Tonyboy Liao, is looking to harness Valdez’s immense popularity to spark a new wave of grassroots development across the country.

The federation recently reached an agreement with the 32-year-old superstar to organize a nationwide youth volleyball camp aimed at identifying and nurturing young talent, particularly in provinces and regions outside Metro Manila. The initiative underscores PNVF’s commitment to decentralizing access to high-level training and ensuring that promising athletes in far-flung areas are given the same opportunities as their counterparts in urban hubs.

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Liao emphasized that Valdez’s presence alone could inspire participation on a massive scale.

“So I decided to talk to Alyssa Valdez. Since she is the face of volleyball in the Philippines, I thought that if we bring her to these areas, a lot of kids would probably join,” Liao said.

The federation’s plan was formalized during a recent board meeting, where regional representatives expressed strong support for the project.

LOOK: The PNVF will hold the Alas Pilipinas Youth Camp.

Alyssa Valdez and Roger Gorayeb will lead the skills camp, which will be held in different provinces and regions.

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“In our last board meeting, we decided to hold youth camps in the regions. I suggested to the board members from different regions that we organize camps there. They said it was a good idea. They will coordinate with their respective mayors so we can get support from the local government units,” he added.

Adding further prestige to the program is the involvement of legendary coach Roger Gorayeb. His inclusion effectively reunites one of the most celebrated player-coach tandems in Philippine volleyball history — a partnership that helped elevate the Ateneo Blue Eagles into a powerhouse program in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

The reunion of Valdez and Gorayeb is expected to add both technical expertise and nostalgic appeal to the camps, blending elite instruction with the inspirational narrative of their collegiate success.

For Valdez, the initiative is a natural extension of her long-running grassroots efforts. She already operates the Alyssa Valdez Youth Volleyball Camp in key Metro Manila cities, including Pasig, Makati, Quezon City, Marikina, and Parañaque. Rather than maintain separate programs, the volleyball star proposed integrating her camp with the federation’s broader vision.

“She suggested that instead of just using her name, we should partner. We can call it PNVF in partnership with the Alyssa Valdez Youth Camp. She is very willing to do it. In the next few days, maybe tomorrow or Thursday, we will meet again and sit down to plan when we will start. Usually, these camps are held during the summer,” Liao concluded.

If finalized in the coming weeks, the collaboration could mark a significant step forward for Philippine volleyball development. With Valdez’s drawing power, Gorayeb’s technical mastery, and federation backing, the camps aim not only to sharpen skills but also to inspire the next generation of national team hopefuls.

As volleyball continues to surge in popularity nationwide, the PNVF’s grassroots push signals a long-term investment in sustaining that growth — ensuring that the next Alyssa Valdez may well emerge from any corner of the country.

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