RETAIN the core and allow the players to grow together.
This is the key to build and sustain a strong Alas Pilipinas women's volleyball team program, according to setter and captain Jia de Guzman.De Guzman and company fell to Vietnam in the FIVB Women's Challenger Cup knockout quarterfinals, 14-25, 22-25, 21-25, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on July 5.'We're going against players who grew old together in their respective national teams and that should be our goal, too.
Despite a short preparation time, the Jorge Souza de Brito-coached team made it work as Alas delivered the Philippines its first-ever continental medal after finishing third place.'Individually and as a team, we still have a lot to improve. Coach has told us many times to be patient with ourselves and with the team,' said de Guzman, who seized the Best Setter award at the AVC Challenge Cup.'With Vietnam and more experienced teams, they also experienced these kinds of setbacks.
Alas Core Key To Solid Program
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