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Taka Minowa backs Jaja Santiago as federation switch looms
Akari Chargers’ coach Taka Minowa, husband of Jaja Santiago, coaching in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Akari coach Taka Minowa vows to support wife Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi, every step of the way as her transfer to the volleyball federation follows after acquiring Japanese citizenship. Minowa, who went to…
Read MoreImproving chemistry a priority for Taka Minowa, Akari
New Akari Chargers’ coach Taka Minowa in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Japanese coach Taka Minowa and Ivy Lacsina are embracing the challenges that come with their transfer to the Akari Chargers, starting with improving their campaign in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. After being shipped from the Nxled Chameleons, Lacsina…
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One of Taka Minowa’s goals is to help PH volleyball reach Olympics
Alas Pilipinas girls coach Taka Minowa.–Photo from SMM Volleybal MANILA, Philippines — New Alas Pilipinas girls coach Taka Minowa believes providing more international exposure to the country’s grassroots program is crucial to the development of Philippine volleyball. The Japanese coach, who was tasked to handle the youth team, is eager to help young Filipino players…
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Ivy Lacsina joins Nxled training, excited to learn from Taka Minowa
Ivy Lacsina joins the Nxled Chameleons training for the first time. MANILA, Philippines — Ivy Lacsina relished her first practice as a Nxled Chameleon with Japanese coach Taka Minowa and her new teammates making her feel at home. Lacsina on Monday attended her first training with Nxled in preparation for the 2024 Premier Volleyball League…
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PVL: Debuting Taka Minowa, Nxled taking it one step at a time
Nxled Chameleons’s Japanese coach Taka Minowa during the PVL press conference. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Taka Minowa remains patient with the progress of the Nxled Chameleons as the Japanese coach arrived two weeks before the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference opener on Sunday. Coaching in the Philippines — the home country of his…
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