Julia Coronel

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Julia Coronel
Personal information
Full nameJulia Cyrille Coronel
NationalityFilipino
Born (2001-10-05) October 5, 2001 (age 23)
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Spike287 cm (113 in)
Block303 cm (119 in)
College / UniversityDe La Salle University
Volleyball information
PositionSetter / Opposite hitter
Current teamGaleries Tower Highrisers
Career
YearsTeams
2024Galeries Tower Highrisers
National team
2024–Philippines
Honours
Women's volleyball
Representing  Philippines
Asian Nations Cup
Silver medal – second place 2025 Hanoi Team
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Manila Team

Julia Cyrille Coronel is a Filipino professional volleyball player who plays for the Galeries Tower Highrisers of the Premier Volleyball League

Education

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Julia Cyrille Coronel was born on October 5, 2001.[1][2]She studied at the Colegio San Agustin Makati.[3] She graduated from the De La Salle University in 2025 with a degree in information technology.[4]

Career

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College

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Coronel played for the De La Salle Lady Spikers in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). She was supposed to debut at UAAP Season 82 but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Seasons 84 and 85, she was played as a backup for Mars Alba. However in her final year in Season 86, Coronel became the starting setter and team captain.[5][6][7] However the NU Lady Bulldogs prevented a title defense by DLSU.[8]

Club

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Coronel joined the 2024 draft of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). She was the third pick overall and was selected by Galeries Tower Highrisers and later debuted in the 2024 Reinforced Conference.[9][10] She played the setter and opposite hitter positions.[10] [11]

National team

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Coronel received her first call up to the Philippine national team in 2024.[12] She played at the 2024 AVC Women's Challenge Cup[13]

Personal life

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Coronel has been in a relationship with her strength and conditioning coach, Gelo Vito since 2023.[14] In 2025, Coronel took up the role of a television analyst for the UAAP.[15]

References

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  1. ^ AVC Challenge Cup 2024 - Daily Bulletin #1 (PDF) (Revised ed.). Asian Volleyball Confederation. May 21, 2024. p. 11. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  2. ^ "Julia Cyrille Coronel - Players". Premier Volleyball League. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  3. ^ Bautista, Ohmer (May 18, 2024). "Julia Coronel seizes opportunity to learn from idol Jia De Guzman in Alas Pilipinas". One Sports. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Mina, Inna (February 24, 2025). "Ace on and off the court: Julia Coronel bags her IT degree from DLSU". One Sports. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  5. ^ Valencia, Justin (March 23, 2024). "Julia Coronel makes most of last chance to shine for DLSU". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  6. ^ De la Vega, Chito (May 19, 2025). "Ex-La Salle captain Coronel excited for Season 88 rebound under Canino-Laput duo". Rappler. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  7. ^ "Tough love: La Salle captain Coronel takes De Jesus criticism in stride amid steady rise". Rappler. March 24, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  8. ^ "Thrilling season: Six takeaways from UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament". One Sports. May 18, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  9. ^ Dannug, Jonash (December 7, 2024). "After four attempts, Julia Coronel's tireless effort guides Galeries to first win". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Dannug, Jonash (November 9, 2024). "Julia Coronel embraces setter-spiker role in Galeries". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  11. ^ Bugauisan, Nicole Anne (November 10, 2024). "Julia Coronel embraces 'two-way player' role for Galeries". The Manila Times. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  12. ^ "Jia Morado's advice a game-changer for namesake Julia Coronel". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. December 22, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  13. ^ "National team debutant La Salle trio gushes over Jia de Guzman inclusion in AVC roster". Rappler. May 15, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  14. ^ "PVL: Julia Coronel shares blossoming love story with Gelo Vito". ABS-CBN News. December 21, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  15. ^ Mina, Inna (May 5, 2025). "Scared to start? Julia Coronel's story might be the sign you need". One Sports. Retrieved June 15, 2025.