Melissa Gohing


Melissa Gohing is a Filipino volleyball athlete. She is set to play for the Creamline Cool Smashers in the Premier Volleyball League.

Early life

Born in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, to a Filipino-Chinese-Spanish family. She's the third among five kids, has one brother and three sisters. Early in her childhood, she already exhibited signs of being a fashionista. Her mom said, when she was in preschool, she always wants to wear footwear that matches her dress. She attended preschool in Tay Tung High School. She transferred to Hope Christian High School during her elementary years, where she joined the Chinese folk dance troupe and street dance group.

Career

She found her calling in sports, and started training in volleyball since grade six. She continued playing for Hope Christian High School, under the watchful eye of Coach Jerry Yee, until she graduated. She played as a libero for DLSU Lady Spikers. In her five years in the UAAP, she won 4 UAAP championships under the guidance of Coach Ramil De Jesus and was hailed as UAAP Season 71 Rookie of the Year in both indoor and beach volleyball. She played for Mane 'n Tail Lady Stallions in 2014 and the name changes to Philips Gold Lady Slammers in 2015 where they bagged the bronze medal in All-Filipino and Grand Prix Conference. In 2016, her team transferred in the Premier Volleyball League as Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors and bagged three straight championships and a silver finish in the Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Open Conference.

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