Arellano Chiefs volleyball
| University | Arellano University |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Chiefs |
| Location | Manila, Philippines |
| Head coach | Bryan Vitug |
| Main league | |
| League | NCAA |
| Season 100 (2025) | 1st |
| Championships | |
| NCAA: 1 | |
The Arellano Chiefs are the collegiate men's varsity volleyball team of the Arellano University. they have been competing at the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the Philippines since 2009.
History
The Arellano University joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) of the Philippines in 2009. It later became a regular member in 2013, ahead of the NCAA Season 89.[1]
They consistently finished in the Final Four. The Chiefs best finish prior to their first ever title was in Season 93 where they lost to the Perpetual Altas in the finals series.[2] Sherwin Meneses has been a long time head coach of Arellano and was fulfilling the role since Arellano's entry to the NCAA in 2009.[3][4]
In 2025, Meneses was reassigned as team consultant, with his colleague Bryan Vitug named head coach starting the Season 100[3] The Chiefs won their first men's volleyball title for that year.[5] Mentored by Bryan Vitug, Arellano made a sweep against Letran in two games in the finals. Carl Berdal is also named as the Arellano's first ever NCAA Finals MVP.[6][7]
Head coaches
- Sherwin Meneses (2009–2024)
- Bryan Vitug (2025–)
References
- ^ Sacamos, Karlo (April 2, 2013). "NCAA elevates Arellano as new regular member". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ Micaller, Bea. "Dark horses Arellano, Letran begin surprise finals showdown in NCAA men's volleyball". NCAA. GMA Network. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Micaller, Bea (February 25, 2025). "Now at Arellano's helm, Bryan Vitug still leaning on Sherwin Meneses' principles". NCAA. GMA Network. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (May 18, 2025). "Meneses relishes first UAAP crown". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (June 13, 2025). "Arellano volleyball teams make history with maiden NCAA titles". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Benilde routs Letran for NCAA volleyball 4-peat; Arellano earns historic 1st men's title". Rappler. June 11, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Arellano escapes Letran in Game 1, nears first NCAA men's volleyball crown". NCAA. GMA Network. Retrieved June 14, 2025.