NEARLY three decades and 300 career wins later, Ramil de Jesus has personified longevity and success at the highest level.
The 12-time UAAP women’s volleyball champion coach reflected on his 300th win at the helm for the esteemed De La Salle Lady Spikers — a feat finally achieved through an emphatic season-opening sweep of Adamson.
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“‘Di ko naman nabibilang yun pero in 27 years sa La Salle, siguro baka umabot na nga don. Happy kasi umabot ng ganun karami yung panalo na hindi ko naman naisip na makakarating sa ganun,” said de Jesus.
“Para sa akin, yung mabigyan ng magandang kundisyon at performance yung mga bata sapat na yun, hindi na yung kung umabot yung ganung panalo,” RDJ added.
Reflecting on a legacy unrivaled
One of Philippine sports’ most accomplished and respected figures took the time to reflect on his and the Lady Spikers’ legacy.
He pointed out how he hopes the volleyball community will remember the esteemed program he built and led for decades.
“Gusto ko lang maalala ng mga tao siguro ‘yung [pagiging] smart, tapos ‘yung pananamit na maayos lalo na sa uniform [dahil] mabusisi ako sa ganun. ‘Yun ‘yung trademark na kapag sinabing La Salle, maayos ‘to, disiplinado ‘to, galing sa pangangalaga ni Coach Ramil (de Jesus) kahit saang anggulo mo pa tignan na inside or outside the court, dala-dala nila ‘yung [mga aral mula sa’kin].”
De Jesus added: “Lagi ko namang pinapaalala sa kanila na hindi lang sa loob ng court ‘yung alalay o pag-babantay sa inyo — hanggang sa dumating ‘yung time na pakikinabangan niyo ‘yung mga advice at turo namin.”
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