Vanie Gandler

Vanie Gandler
Gandler in 2018
Personal information
Full nameVanessa Gandler
NicknameVanie
NationalityFilipino
Born (2000-12-05) December 5, 2000 (age 25)
Parañaque, Philippines[1]
HometownMuntinlupa
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
Spike290 cm (114 in)
Block278 cm (109 in)
College / UniversityAteneo de Manila University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current clubCignal HD Spikers
Number5
Career
YearsTeams
2023–presentCignal HD Spikers
National team
2024–presentPhilippines
Honours

Vanessa "Vanie" Gandler (born December 5, 2000) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for the Cignal HD Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League.[2]

Early life and education

Gandler originates from Muntinlupa. She attended high school at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School and played in its varsity volleyball team.[3] She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2023 with a degree in business management.[4]

Career

College

Gandler played for the Blue Eagles of the Ateneo de Manila University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).[5]

She ended her stint with Ateneo in Season 85, after deciding to sign with the Cignal HD Spikers in 2023.[6]

Club

After the conclusion of UAAP Season 85 in 2023, Gandler made herself available to get signed by a club in the Premier Volleyball League. She was signed by the Cignal HD Spikers.[7]

Clubs

Awards

Individual

Year League Season/Conference Award Ref
2022 V-League Collegiate 2nd Best Outside Hitter [8]

Collegiate

Ateneo Blue Eagles

Year League Season/Conference Title Ref
2019 UAAP 81 Champions [9]
PVL Collegiate 3rd Place [10]
2022 UAAP 84 3rd Place [11]
V-League Collegiate Champions [8]

Clubs

Year League Season/Conference Club Title Ref
2018 PVL Open Ateneo-Motolite Runner-up [12]
2023 Invitational Cignal HD Spikers 3rd place [13]
2nd All-Filipino 3rd place [14]
2024 PNVF Champions League Runner-up [15]
PVL Reinforced 3rd place [16]
Invitational Runner-up [17]

References

  1. ^ "Vanessa Gandler". FIVB Player Database. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Vanie Gandler skips final year to go pro". Inquirer. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Vanie Gandler reportedly to be named as Ateneo's team captain". Fastbreak. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  4. ^ "New grad Vanie Gandler relishes up-and-down journey with Ateneo". One Sports. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Vanie Gandler believes Ateneo will regain lost glory". Tiebreaker times. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Gandler skips final year, joins Cignal HD Spikers". Rappler. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Vanie Gandler". Onesports. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Faith Nisperos hailed women's MVP". vleague.ph. November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  9. ^ Isaga, JR (May 18, 2019). "Ateneo breaks UST's heart, reclaims UAAP volleyball crown". Rappler. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  10. ^ Escarlote, Mark (October 12, 2019). "PVL: Lady Falcons reign supreme". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  11. ^ Reyes, Mark Anthony (June 22, 2022). "NU Lady Bulldogs sweep season to end 65 years drought for UAAP volleyball title". Inquirer Sports. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  12. ^ Escarlote, Mark (December 8, 2018). "PVL: Cool Smashers crush Lady Eagles, rule Open Conference". ABS-CBN Sports. Archived from the original on December 9, 2018. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
  13. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (July 30, 2023). "Cignal's Ces Molina crowned 2023 PVL Invitational MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  14. ^ Kennedy, Caacbay (December 16, 2023). "Cignal HD overcomes Chery Tiggo for another PVL bronze". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  15. ^ Garcia, John Mark (February 10, 2024). "Petro Gazz jams Cignal to clinch PNVF Champions League title". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on February 10, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "Cignal fight back to repel PLDT, bags bronze". Premier Volleyball League. September 4, 2024. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  17. ^ "Creamline serves up a 'Grand Slam' finish". Premier Volleyball League. September 12, 2024. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024.