Jem Ferrer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jamenea Ferrer |
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| Nickname | Jem | ||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 140 lb (64 kg) | ||||||||||
| College(s) | Ateneo de Manila University | ||||||||||
| Volleyball information | |||||||||||
| Position | Setter | ||||||||||
| Current club | Choco Mucho Flying Titans | ||||||||||
| Number | 12 | ||||||||||
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Jamenea "Jem" Ferrer is a famous Filipino volleyball player. She is known for being an amazing "setter" on the court. A setter is like the quarterback of a volleyball team, helping to set up attacks for their teammates. Jem won the "Best Setter" award three times while playing for the Ateneo Lady Eagles university team. She was also part of a special group called the "Fab 5" with her teammates Dzi Gervacio, Fille Cainglet–Cayetano, Gretchen Ho and A Nacachi.
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Jem Ferrer's Volleyball Journey
Jem Ferrer has had an exciting career in volleyball. She started playing in university and then moved on to play professionally. Her skills as a setter have made her a key player on many teams.
Early Days and University Success
Jem became famous during her time playing for the Ateneo Lady Eagles. She won the "Best Setter" award in the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) three times. These wins happened in the 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2012-2013 seasons.
She also won the "Finals Most Valuable Player" award in the 2011 Shakey's V-League. This was a big achievement because she helped her team win the championship!
Starting a Professional Career
After her amazing university career, Jem started playing professionally. She was chosen as the fifth player overall in the draft for the Philippine Super Liga. This is one of the top professional volleyball leagues in the Philippines.
She first played for the PLDT Home TVolution Power Attackers. Later, she also played for their sister team, the PLDT Home Telpad Turbo Boosters.
Teams Jem Ferrer Played For
Jem has played for several different teams throughout her career.
Ateneo Lady Eagles (2009–2012)- Smart-Maynilad Net Spikers (2013)
- PLDT (2013–2014)
- PLDT Home Ultera Ultra Fast Hitters (2014–2015)
- BaliPure Purest Water Defenders (2016)
- Perlas Spikers (2017–2021)
- Choco Mucho Flying Titans (2022–present)
Awards and Achievements
Jem Ferrer has won many awards for her excellent performance in volleyball.
Individual Awards
These are awards Jem won on her own for being a great player.
- 2009-2010 UAAP Season 72 "Best Setter"
- 2010-2011 UAAP Season 73 "Best Setter"
- 2011 Shakey's V-League Season 8 Open Conference "Best Setter"
- 2011 Shakey's V-League Season 8 1st Conference "Finals Most Valuable Player"
- 2011 Shakey's V-League Southeast Asian Club Invitational "Best Setter"
- 2012-2013 UAAP Season 75 "Best Setter"
- 2012 Shakey's V-League Season 9 1st Conference "Best Setter"
University Team Awards
These are medals Jem won with her university team, the Ateneo Lady Eagles.
- 2010 UAAP Season 72 volleyball tournaments -
Bronze medal - 2012 UAAP Season 74 volleyball tournaments -
Silver medal - 2013 UAAP Season 75 volleyball tournaments - Silver medal
Club Team Awards
These are medals Jem won with her professional club teams.
- 2018 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference – Bronze medal, with BanKo Perlas Spikers
- 2018 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference – Bronze medal, with the BanKo Perlas Spikers
- 2018 Vietnam Vinh Long Television Cup – Bronze medal, with the BanKo Perlas Spikers
- 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference – Bronze medal, with the BanKo Perlas Spikers
- 2023 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup – Bronze medal, with Choco Mucho Flying Titans
- 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference – Silver medal, with Choco Mucho Flying Titans
- 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference – Silver medal, with Choco Mucho Flying Titans
