Julia Coronel embraces tough love from La Salle coaches

La Salle Lady Spikers’ Julia Coronel in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — La Salle setter Julia Coronel doesn’t mind the tough lough from coach Ramil De Jesus, believing it will only make her a better playmaker and leader for the Lady Spikers in their title-retention bid in the…

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PVL coaches reveal their favorite volleyball plays

The top PVL coaches reveal their pet plays during games. —MARLO CUETO Behind every championship, victory, set and point in volleyball is a stable system designed by coaches that help players execute inside the court. While basketball plays are pretty much well-known, volleyball strategies remain esoteric even with the continued skyrocketing popularity of the sport.…

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Shaq Delos Santos says influx of Japanese coaches good for PVL

Cignal HD Spikers coach Shaq Delos Santos huddles his team during a timeout in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans on December 9, 2023.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — With Japanese coaches bolstering the program of other professional Philippine clubs, Cignal coach Shaq Delos Santos and his fellow local coaches got…

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Lofton fires 54 and gives Meralco coaches something to think about

Meralco import Zach Lofton.–PBA IMAGES With the way Zach Lofton burned the nets in his debut as Meralco as an undersized import in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup, coach Luigi Trillo and his staff have a good problem in their hands. “With the way he’s playing, the options are now open. He opened…

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La Salle GOAT? Renren Ritualo credits accolades to teammates, coaches

La Salle legend Renren Ritualo with his four championship rings during a ring ceremony. Lance Agcaoili/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Renren Ritualo on Monday received all four championship rings from his storied UAAP career with La Salle in a ring ceremony. More than two decades after the Green Archers’ breakthrough championship in Season 61, which led…

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PVL: Jolina Dela Cruz attributes best scoring game to F2 Logistics coaches

F2 Logistics’ Jolina Dela Cruz.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — F2 Logistics rookie Jolina Dela Cruz refused to lose to familiar foes led by Trisha Tubu as she played her best scoring game against Farm Fresh in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference. Dela Cruz joined hands with Ivy Lacsina as both finished…

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Even with Brownlee likely to be out of Comm’s Cup, opposing coaches believe Ginebra remains a formidable force even with a different import

Ginebra import Justin Brownlee in Game 5 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. –PBA IMAGES Justin Brownlee’s looming absence from the Barangay Ginebra roster in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)—at least for the early part of the 48th Season—could cut open a path for other clubs to swoop in and take the Commissioner’s Cup. “I…

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Marcos ‘a little embarrassed’ about lack of support for athletes, coaches – rezal404

These athletes who took part in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 12th Asean Para Games get recognition from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the awarding of incentives to the medalists at the Ceremonial Hall in Malacañan Palace. (Photo from the Facebook page of Radio Television Malacañang) MANILA,…

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Aaron Rodgers hits back at Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton: ‘Keep my coaches’ names out of your mouth’

Aaron Rodgers has responded to a war of words with Sean Patyon. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Aaron Rodgers defended offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett after the latter recently was slated by Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton. The New York Jets quarterback responded to the critical comments Denver Broncos’ head coach Payton recently made about Hackett. On Thursday…

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Andy Murray ‘surprised’ there aren’t more female coaches across ATP and WTA Tours

Andy Murray has expressed his “surprise” that there are not more female coaches across the ATP and WTA Tours. The Scot found success by working with two-time Grand Slam winner Amelie Mauresmo for two years between 2014 and 2016. Murray reached three Grand Slam finals and won clay-court titles for the first time under the…

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