Volleyball talent camp for Filipinos heads to the UAE

Fil-Nation Select and Fil Middle East Nation Select are bringing the FIL Middle East Volleyball Talent Identification and Exposure Camp to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, giving young Filipino volleyball players in the Gulf a chance to train, compete, and be scouted close to home.

The two-day camp promises intensive varsity-level volleyball training, skills development, and scrimmage plus exhibition games, offering participants both instruction and real match experience under the guidance of experienced coaches.

Coach Mikey Calungcaguin, Middle East Director, will serve as Head Organizer in the Middle East, while Coach Kungfu takes on the role of Program Director. One Dela Cruz Sports Academy comes on board as Local Partner Organizer, and the camp will open its doors to Academy Partners looking to help and support the event. Coach Alex Cabagnot and Coach Cris Gopez serve as Founders, with Coach Behnz Quilang as Consultant. A special guest is also set to be revealed as the event draws nearer.

Registration is open now through Fil-Nation Select’s regional chapters across the Middle East. Interested players and parents can reach out to coordinators in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain: Coach Patrick Dela Cruz (+971 54 218 6267) and Honnie May Ang (+971 56 553 0290) for Dubai, UAE; Coach Kathy Sotejo (+974 33838841) for Qatar; Coach Chris Peña (+966 550106507), Coach Norman Canas (+966 536756698), and Coach Arci Fernando (+966 535588641) for Saudi Arabia; and Coach Mikey Calungcaguin (+966 57 0080892) for the wider Middle East.

With chapters spanning Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Bahrain, the camp reflects a growing push to develop and showcase Filipino volleyball talent across the region.