Calado on call for red-hot Spin Doctors

Mark Calado continues to prove his worth for Savouge after anchoring its surge heading into the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference semifinals.

His consistency and steady presence on offense allowed the Spin Doctors to build momentum with a four-game winning streak before plunging in the Final Four.

Calado delivered the goods in the Spin Doctors’ last two victories, and his effort earned him the distinction as the Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week presented by Pilipinas Live for the period of 24 to 27 March.

Savouge enters the next round brimming with confidence following its back-to-back romp over the AEP-Cabstars and VNS Always Bright Laticrete.

Calado powered the Spin Doctors with 16 points in a hard-earned 25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 25-21 victory over the Cabstars on Friday.

The Far Eastern University product’s heroics came on the heels of his 10-point contribution to help Savouge put on a volleyball clinic over VNS, 25-21, 25-23, 25-20, in one hour and 20 minutes, last Tuesday.

He edged his teammate and last week’s winner JP Bugaoan, Criss Cross’ Alche Gupiteo, Cabstars’ Jay Rack De La Noche and EJ Casana for the recognition deliberated by print and online media covering the country’s premier men’s volleyball league, organized by Sports Vision.

Calado has underscored the need to improve, acknowledging the strength of league-leader Criss Cross — the only team to defeat them in the elimination round — as the Spin Doctors brace for the tough round-robin semifinals.

Calado said he is confident his team has what it takes to advance into the biggest stage for a shot at the elusive crown.

“Of course, I am confident because everybody is contributing to our team. Our trust in each other is always there,” Calado said.

After falling short of a podium finish in the 2025 Invitational, Calado and the rest of the 2025 Open and 2024 Invitational Conference bronze medalist crew are determined to break the ceiling.