- Changos de Naranjito
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Naranjito Changos 
Full name Naranjito Changos Founded 1940 Ground Coliseum Gelito Ortega,
Naranjito, Puerto Rico
(Capacity: 3,000)Chairman 
Ángel L. ColónCoach Enrique "Papolito" LópezLeague LVSM 
Home coloursAway coloursThe Naranjito Changos are a professional volleyball team based in Naranjito, Puerto Rico. The team is the most successful franchises in Puerto Rico in all sports. www.loschangosdenaranjito.com The team colors are: orange, white and black.
Their chairman is Ángel L. Colón.[1]
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Club history
The history of volleyball in Naranjito goes back to 1915.
In 1911, Reverend Howard T. Jason arrived in Naranjito to preach for the Presbyterian Church, finding resistance in this devoutly Catholic town. In 1915 two North American professors known as Mr. Esbaugh and Mr. Foster arrived in town and brought volleyball to Naranjito, attacting the town's youth. Reverend Jason takes the opportunity to approach and share with the town's youth as well, helping the professors teach the game's rules, subsequently making friendships.
Reverend Jason remained in Naranjito until 1920, during which time he moved to the neighboring town of Corozal. Having now a good knowledge of the sport, he utilized the same technique of teaching the sport to young kids in order to get acceptance in town. Whenever he had the chance, Rev. Jason would create tournaments between teams both in Naranjito and in Corozal, which fueled a rivalry between both towns that lives to this day.
In 1938, Naranjito finally had a professional volleyball team, joining the North and South association as a professional team in 1940. Naranjito won 5 championships during this period.
In 1958, Naranjito joined the Puerto Rican Volleyball Federation.
Club Record
Since 2004, Los Changos have the Guinness World Record in volleyball about the Most Championships in the world with 23 between 1958 and 2007.
The team has the expectations of a near future obtain the Guinness World Record about the Most Championship in the world in all sport.
Club Results
The awesome record of the Changos include in 48 seasons: 23 championships, 10 runner-ups, 42 semi finals, 6 consecutive championships 1988-1993 , 5 consecutive championships 1995-1998, 2003–2007, 13 consecutive finals 1995-2007. In the last 24 seasons (1984–2007) the team obtained 23 finals, 18 championships and 5 runner-ups.
Championship
1958, 1959, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
Runner-up
1960, 1968, 1971, 1978, 1979, 1984, 1987, 1999, 2000, 2002,
Final Series
1958, 1959. 1960, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972 (final no finished), 1978, 1979, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
Semi Final's
1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
In 1974 the league does not celebrate the tournament.
Individual awards
LVSM Most Valuable Player
- Luis "Feñito" Rodríguez – 1999
- Enrique "Papolito" López – 1991, 1993
- Hiram Padilla – 1992
- José L. Díaz – 1990
- Joey Rivera – 1985, 1986
LVSM Rookie of the Year
- Víctor "Vitito" Rivera – 1994
- Omar Rivera – 2007
LVSM Best Setter
- Esteban Rodríguez – 1999
- Enrique "Papolito" López – 1992
LVSM Best Blocker
- Hiram Padilla – 1991, 1989
- Willie de Jesús – 1990, 1994
LVSM Defensive Player of the Year
- Edwin Fernandez – 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991
LVSM Final Most Valuable Player
- Steve Klosterman - 2007
- Víctor "Vitito" Rivera – 1997, 2001, 2003, 2006
- Ángel Pérez – 2005
- Víctor "Chiqui" Bird – 2004
- José L. Díaz – 1998
Executive of the Year
- Ángel L. Colón – 2005
Coliseum
The team always plays their home games at the Gelito Ortega Coliseum in Naranjito, which is located about 40 minutes from the Capital San Juan. The Coliseum has a capacity for 3,000 spectators.
Naranjito's new Coliseum is under construction and will have a capacity for 8,000 spectators. The construction of the new coliseum is supposed to be finish for the next year 2009.
2009-2010 TEAM
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 1 Ángel Rivera 2 David León 3 
Andrew Hein 12 Juan C. "Agujita" Rivera 5 Joerel Morales 6 Juanmi Ruiz 7 Samuel Torres No. Position Player 11 Eric Haddock 13 Víctor Ruiz 14 
Mauro Miletic 15 Ángel Ruiz 18 Omar Rivera 2008 LVSM Division 1 Season
This season was dedicated by the team for a local team-association "Los Batatas". Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 5 Víctor "Chiqui" Bird 18 Omar Rivera 13 Russell Holmes 12 Juan C. "Agujita" Rivera 11 Erick Haddock 15 Jorge Alifonso 10 Pablito Guzmán No. Position Player 7 Milton Marrero 8 Miguel "Cundo" Rodríguez 3 Tyler Hildebrand 16 
Sirianis Méndez 14 Pedrito Rivera 2 José Bujosa 17 Ryan Underwood 2007 LVSM Division 1 Season
This season was dedicated by the team for the Modesto Nieves Family. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 2 Tyler Hildebrand 18 Omar Rivera 14 Steve Klosterman: Final MVP 12 Juan C. "Agujita" Rivera 11 Erick Haddock 13 Robert Tarr 3 Emanuel Batista No. Position Player 9 Luis "Feñito" Rodríguez 7 Dariel Rolón 16 Orlando Ortega 6 Eduardo Quiñones 10 Javier Feliciano 8 Jason Rodríguez 15 Ryan Underwood 2006 LVSM Division 1 Season
This season was dedicated by the team for the boxer Félix "Tito" Trinidad. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 1 Ángel Pérez 16 
Terrence Martin 9 Luis "Feñito" Rodríguez 4 Víctor "Vitito" Rivera: Final MVP 11 Erick Haddock 8 Matthew Denmark 5 Víctor "Chiqui" Bird 7 Dariel Rolón No. Position Player 12 Elvin Martínez 2 Joel A. Rivera 10 José José Delgado 3 Dennis Santiago 15 Ryan Underwood 6 Raymond Ocasio Félix Campos 2005 LVSM Division 1 Season
This season was dedicated by the team in the memory of Roberto Walker Clemente. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 1 Ángel Pérez: Final MVP 16 Terrence Martin 9 Luis "Feñito" Rodríguez 4 Víctor "Vitito" Rivera 3 Ossie Antonetti 7 Maikel Cardona 5 Víctor "Chiqui" Bird No. Position Player 6 Gregory Berrios 11 Erick Haddock 12 Elvin Martínez 14 Dariel Rolón 10 Abdel Otero 2 Héctor Lebrón 2004 LVSM Division 1 Season
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 1 Ángel Pérez 9 Luis "Feñito" Rodríguez 4 Víctor "Vitito" Rivera 3 Ossie Antonetti 7 Maikel Cardona 5 Víctor "Chiqui" Bird: Final MVP 8 Matthew Denmark No. Position Player 6 Gregory Berrios 11 Erick Haddock 12 Juan C. "Agujita" Rivera 2 Esteban Rodríguez 10 Abdel Otero 13 Alexander Pérez 2003 LVSM Division 1 Season
This season was dedicated by the team in the memory of Maralisa Colón Berríos. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 1 Ángel Pérez 9 Luis "Feñito" Rodríguez 4 Víctor "Vitito" Rivera: Final MVP 3 Ossie Antonetti 7 Jason Haldane 5 Víctor "Chiqui" Bird 8 Enrique "Papolito" López No. Position Player 6 Gregory Berrios 11 Erick Haddock 12 Joel A. Rivera 2 Willie de Jesús Jorgito Otero 10 Abdel Otero 15 Héctor “Tito” Núñez Coaches
Name Nat Managerial Tenure David Alemán 1998–2000 Hiram Padilla 2001–2002 Enrique Ruiz 2003–2004 David Alemán 2005–2007 José L. Díaz 2007–2008 Rigo Guilloty 2009–2009 Enrique López 2009–Present Current Caribes de San Sebastián · Changos de Naranjito · Indios de Mayagüez · Leones de Ponce · Mets de Guaynabo · Nuevos Gigantes de Carolina · Patriotas de Lares · Plataneros de Corozal ·Defunct Gigantes de Adjuntas ·References
- ^ "PUERTO RICO HERALD: Men's Summer Volleyball League In Top Shape". www.puertorico-herald.org. http://www.puertorico-herald.org/issues2/2005/vol09n21/PRSportsBeat0921-en.html. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
External links
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