CHICO Lanete has been appointed by Lyceum as head coach of the Jr. Pirates starting NCAA Season 102.
The 46-year-old is a former Pirate himself, having donned the maroon-and-gray from 2000 to 2003 during the school's NCRAA days.
"Well, of course, we are very happy and proud to have appointed a head coach who is an alumnus of LPU," said athletic director Dr. Allan Layco. "He is already familiar with the Lycean culture and the Laurel family’s philosophy in running the team."
During his time in Intramuros, Lanete helped steer the Pirates to three straight finals appearances. He won Rookie of the Year honors before earning a spot on the Mythical Five in his final season.
"Siyempre, super grateful and honored ako na makabalik sa LPU. Malaki ang naging role ng LPU sa narating ko as a basketball player," he said. "So coming back now as a head coach means a lot to me. Ngayon, excited ako to give back and help develop the next generation of players."
Lanete replaces Al Vergara who called the shots in Lyceum's 4-9 finish in the Season 101 juniors basketball tournament.
Next level for Lanete
This is not Lanete's first foray into coaching.
From 2022 to 2023, Lanete served as head trainer for Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3's FIBA 3x3 World Tour teams.
Now, he takes on the challenge of rebuilding Lyceum's juniors program, which had produced the likes of Ato Barba and Mac Guadana.
"Siyempre we want to build a strong, disciplined, and competitive program that can consistently contend. Pero more than that, ang goal ko for the players is to help them grow hindi lang sa basketball, but also in character, work ethic, and mindset," he said.
"So ipinagpe-pray ko ‘yan, na ma-guide ko rin sila not just for games, but sa life din beyond basketball. Kasi alam na natin ‘yan e, galing na tayo dyan. Hindi naman habang-buhay ang basketball."
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