Player Profile Series: Kamille Cal brings precision to Akari

Kamille Angelica Cal decided to end her collegiate journey and transition to the professional stage, beginning with the Nxled Chameleons before moving to the Akari Chargers in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

The 170 cm-tall setter was once a key piece of the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs’ historic UAAP Season 84 championship run, where the team completed a dominant sweep to capture the title. 

Despite the success, Cal made a surprising move and transferred to the University of the Philippines (UP), where she was expected to suit up for the Fighting Maroons in Season 86.

However, the 24-year-old never took the floor for UP. Amid reported internal concerns within the program, she opted to forgo her remaining UAAP eligibility and focus fully on a professional career.

Cal made her PVL debut in the 2023 All-Filipino Conference On Tour, where she tallied 122 excellent sets out of 938 attempts. In the 2024–25 edition of the same tournament, she followed up with 110 excellent sets out of 895, earning a 12.29% setting efficiency and ranking 10th overall among the league’s top setters.

Her steady presence and growing confidence caught the eye of the Akari Chargers, who added her to their roster during the break after the 2023 All-Filipino Conference. She joined fellow former Nxled players Ivy Lacsina, Dani Ravena and Camille Victoria in making the move to Akari, under the guidance of new head coach Taka Minowa.

Off the court, Cal is in a relationship with Chery Tiggo captain Aby Maraño, one of the league’s most respected veterans. The couple have been open about their relationship, often sharing moments of mutual support and encouragement as they navigate their careers in the PVL.

With her UAAP chapter officially behind her, Cal now looks to continue her development and make an even bigger impact on the pro stage.