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Gia Day

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Gia Day
Personal information
Full nameGiovanna Elisa Millana Da
NationalityUnited States
Born (1998-06-13) June 13, 1998 (age 26)
HometownRomeo, Michigan, U.S.
College / UniversityUniversity of Maryland
Baylor University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current clubPetro Gazz Angels
Career
YearsTeams
2020–21Venelles
2021Sanjuaneras de la Capital
2021–22Libertas Martignacco
2022–23Talmassons
2023–24Red Sparks
2024Jakarta Pertamina Enduro
2024Athletes Unlimited
2025LOVB Atlanta
2025–Petro Gazz Angels
Last updated: April 2025

Giovanna Elisa Millana Day[1] (born June 13, 1998) is an American professional volleyball player who plays for the Petro Gazz Angels of the Premier Volleyball League in the Philippines.

Early life and education

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Hailing from Romeo, Michigan, Gia Day was born on June 13, 1998 with Rosario and Gina Milana as her parents. She has four younger sisters. She attended Romeo High School and later the University of Maryland and Baylor University.[2][3]

Career

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College

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Day played in the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for the Maryland Terrapins and the Baylor Bears.[4]

Club

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Prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Day started her professional career in France where she played for Pays d'Aix Venelles in the LNV Ligue A Féminine for the 2020–21 season.[2][4]

In 2021, Day moved to Puerto Rico to join Sanjuaneras de la Capital[5] before transferring to Italy to play for Libertas Martignacco in the Italian Serie A2 for the 2021–22 season.[5] She remained in the Seria A2 but moved to Talmassons for the next season.[6]

Day's career shifted to Asia when she joined Red Sparks in the South Korean V-League, playing alongside fellow foreign player and friend Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi. Their team finished third place in the 2023–24 season.[7][1][8] The duo moved to Megawati's home nation of Indonesia to play in the Proliga in 2024. However Day joined a different team than Megawati suiting up for Jakarta Pertamina Enduro.[1][8]

Day played in the United States for LOVB Atlanta in the League One Volleyball (LOVB) and in the Athletes Unlimited Pro League.[9][10][4]

In April 2025, Day was brought in by the Petro Gazz Angels as an import for their upcoming stint at the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Champions League.[11][4]

Personal life

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Gia is married to Daniel Day since 2021.[12] She is of Canadian and Italian descent.[4] She can speak in Italian and French.[13]

Awards

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Clubs

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Gia is ready to compete in Proliga with Jakarta Pertamina Enduro". Independent Observor. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "7 MILANA Giovanna". Site de compétition par Data Project (in French). Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  3. ^ "Gia Milana - Volleyball". Baylor. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d e Garcia, John Mark (April 17, 2025). "Petro Gazz refuels for AVC with well-travelled import Gia Day". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "La Itas Ceccarelli Group ha la sua straniera: Milana!". Libertas Martignacco (in Italian). July 13, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  6. ^ "Giovanna Milana sbarca a Talmassons". Lega Pallavolo Serie A Femminile (in Italian). July 11, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  7. ^ "Megawati and Milana on the attack as Red Sparks charge ahead". Korea Joong Ang Daily. December 12, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Salasah, Rebiyyah (April 18, 2024). "Megawati and Gia, from friends in Korea, become opponents in Proliga". Kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  9. ^ "Giovanna Milana Day". LOVB. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  10. ^ Collins, Savanna (September 13, 2024). "23 Newcomers sign with AU Pro Volleyball for the 2024 Season". Athletes Unlimited. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  11. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (April 17, 2025). "Petro Gazz taps American import Gia Day for AVC Champions League". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  12. ^ Day, Gia (February 12, 2025). "07.10.21 | Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Day". Archived from the original on April 18, 2025. Retrieved April 18, 2025 – via Instagram.
  13. ^ "Gia Day". Athletes Unlimited. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
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