COACH Obet Javier is glad to see NCAA titleholder Arellano advance to the PVL semifinals, especially with a five-set win over the UAAP side University of the Philippines.
Javier told the Lady Chiefs the outcome of the match doesn’t matter much, stressing that their goal in participating in the commercial league is to improve before they start their title retention bid in the NCAA in November.
“Sabi ko naman na kung matatalo ayos lang kasi ang pag-join sa PVL puro gain ito sa aming lahat kasi bago ang team ko ngayon,” he said.
“Malaking factor ang pag-join namin dito lalo na’t binigyan kami ng napakagandang laban ng UP, gagamitin namin ’yun para mas lalong umangat ang level ng performance ng team ko,” he added.
The Lady Chiefs gave their coach a welcome gift after missing a match to have gallstones removed, although the win was a nailbiter, with Arellano needing five sets to get past UP.
“Sinabi ko lang sa mga players ko na huwag ng magtipid at ibigay na ang dapat na ibigay,” said Javier.
“Kanina sa huddle namin sa dugout na i-treat nila ang game na ito as a championship at pinaka-last na game na ng buhay nila,” he added.
The semifinals start on October 7.
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