Gagate big help, literally, for ZUS but winning still a process

Thea Gagate, as expected, is taken first overall by the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft at Novotel in Quezon City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net ZUS Coffee, formerly named Strong Group, had a rough debut in the PVL to end up at the bottom of the previous All-Filipino Conference after losing all of its 11…

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ZUS sticks to draft plan, picks Gagate first overall as league begins march to parity

Thea Gagate–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net ZUS Coffee made it official. Thea Gagate became the No. 1 overall pick on Monday when ZUS Coffee selected her first in the PVL Rookie Draft at Novotel Hotel in Quezon City. And the league took an important step toward parity, even if the journey there remains a long one. “It’s overwhelming…

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Set on Gagate at No. 1, Zus eyes other young talents

Thea Gagate at the PVL Rookie Draft combine.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jerry Yee is now looking at his first pick in the second round of the PVL Draft next month in order to perk up Zus Coffee’s chances the best way he can when the Thunderbelles campaign in the import-laced Reinforced Conference next month. With Yee making…

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Thea Gagate to be picked No. 1 by ZUS Coffee in PVL Rookie Draft

Thea Gagate will be picked number one by the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the upcoming PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — ZUS Coffee coach Jerry Yee revealed the Thunderbelles are selecting Thea Gagate as the top pick in the PVL Rookie Draft on July 8 at Novotel, barring any change of heart from the…

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PVL: Cloanne Mondoñedo banks on familiarity with ZUS Coffee

St. Benilde Blazers star Cloanne Mondoñedo during Collegiate Press Coprs Awards. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After steering the College of Saint Benilde to an unbeaten ‘three-peat’ in the NCAA, Cloanne Mondoñedo prepares for the next chapter of her career with ZUS Coffee in the PVL Reinforced Conference starting in July. Mondoñedo, the Collegiate Press…

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Strong Group taps coach Jerry Yee, rebrands to Zus Coffee

Coach Jerry Yee with some of her players from the CSB Lady Blazers.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Strong Group Athletics has tapped Jerry Yee as its new head coach as part of its rebrand to Zus Coffee Thunderbelles for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) conference. The Thunderbelles will embark on their new journey under the…

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