Aside from dreaming to be a volleyball player someday, I also want to be a coach someday. For me to share my God-given talent in the form of Volleyball. If I would be given a chance to coach a team composed of different players coming off the different teams in UAAP, I will choose the following players;
- ABY MARANO
First and foremost, I will choose the leader of the squad. Out of many players out there, I would be glad if Aby Marano will be the team captain of my dream team. Aside from her swag, I loved her leadership inside the court. When her team is down, she motivates her team mates to continue fighting inspite of being down in terms of set and score. And as a Coach, I chose her because of the brand of her leadership is. Additionally, Marano was also known for her leadership.
2. KIM FAJARDO
Aside from the leader, there must be also a playmaker in the team. The playmaker who’ll be the director behind the plays that my dream team would established. I know you’ll say that I’m a La Salle Fan because 2 players coming from DLSU is in my list of my dream team. I would be happy and overwhelmed if Kim Fajardo will be the playmaker of my dream team. I chose her to be the setter because she can set well even if the first ball is not too good and she’s an all around player too, she can spike, she can block and she can serve well. She’s a scorer too, remember she’s the best scoring setter in UAAP.
3. ALYSSA VALDEZ
I didn’t chose this player because she’s famous and well-known. I chose her because of her abilities in skills. It would be a privilege if Valdez would be part of my dream team. In my team, I need a powerful yet intelligent in offense that’s why I chose Valdez. She has the capability to read the floor defense of her opponent that’s why she’s also known for her drop balls. Opponents might misinterpret the approach of Valdez when she attacks, they will thought that it will be a power attack but it will be a dumb ball/drop shot only. Remember, Offense is not always about power, you just have to be smart sometimes for you to score.
4. AIZA MAIZO – PONTILLAS
In my team, I also want to have a veteran player. A veteran player that will help and teach her team mates her skills, experiences and talents in playing volleyball. I chose Aiza Maizo- Pontillas because of her lethal lefty spikes and additional leadership as well. She can be a leader too like Marano. And in my team I don’t want that there would be only 1 leader in the team, I want everyone as much as possible to be a leader inside the court. Her experience will help the team’s morale, skills and approach inside the court. I also chose her because of her height, she can be an intimidating factor for the opponents because she is a veteran.
5. ALYJA DAPHNE SANTIAGO
I need more height and offense, Santiago can be a threat not only in the net defense but in the offense of the team as well. She can be an open spiker and a middle hitter as as well. I chose her because of her powerful kills, sharp serves and the intimidating factor of her height. And with her height, she can easily ready the floor defense of the other side.
6. LIZLEE ANN GATA-PANTONE
She’s my favorite libero aside from Denden Lazaro. But in terms of her skills and experience, I would rather chose Lizlee Pantone. I chose Pantone because she has a good defense. And I chose her because of her “puto”, the way she digs the ball. No matter how far the ball is, she can still dig the ball. That’s why she is considered as one of the best liberos in our country
MY LINEUP FOR MY SECOND UNIT:
- Jovelyn Gonzaga/ Cha Cruz
- Rhea Dimaculangan
- Majoy Baron/Kathy Bersola
- Kim Dy
- Bernadette Pons
- Dawn Macandili/ Kath Arado
PS. This is my opinion. You can drop your comments or your own insights and suggestions on the comment box below. Thank you! Good day!
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