Choco Mucho coach Oliver Almadro. PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines – Choco Mucho coach Oliver Almadro has resigned in the middle of the 2022 Premier League Volleyball Consolidation Conference.
Hours before their match against United Auctioneers Inc.-Army won’t win at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the Flying Titans on Tuesday made a shocking announcement that they have accepted Almadro’s resignation to “focus his efforts on developing the Ateneo Women’s Volleyball Program.”
Assistant coach Edjet Mabbayad called shots for the Flying Titans against the undefeated Lady Troopers as he tried to salvage his team’s lackluster semi-final chances with a 2-3.
“The Choco Mucho Flying Titans Foundation announces acceptance of the request of Head Coach, Oliver Almadro -“Coach O”, to resign in the CMFT. Writing team. “In the interim, Assistant Coach Edjet Mabbayad will take over as Head Coach.”
Choco Mucho lost to Akari by five sets, motivated by Prisilla Rivera sets a record of 44 points boom, marking Almadro’s last game with the club.
Almadro, who will continue as an advisor to the Rebisco Volleyball Program, had a 23-27 record in three years with Choco Mucho, which he led to a consecutive fourth-place finish in two Games. nearest open.
Their closest chance of reaching the Finals was at last year’s PVL tournament, where they had one game left but lost their next two semi-finals to Chery Tiggo.
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Almadro released a separate statement on his personal Twitter account, saying he needs to focus on the Blue Eagles’ program and expressing gratitude to his pro team.
“Becoming head coach of Choco Mucho Flying Titans has been one of the greatest opportunities and blessings I have received,” he wrote. “Although this may happen suddenly and with a heavy heart, I have asked Rebisco Management, that I will be allowed to step down as head coach of Choco Mucho Flying Titans. This allows me to focus on my duties and responsibilities as the head coach of the Ateneo Women’s Volleyball Team. “
“I also want to thank my players and coaching staff, who have been a part of my growth as a professional volleyball coach. I am grateful to the fans who have supported and prayed for me during my training with the Flying Titans. Last but not least, I want to thank my family, who have always been with me on my journey no matter what,” he added.
Ateneo has reached the semi-finals of the V-League, facing the University of the Philippines in a knockout match on Friday. The Blue Eagles appeared in the quarterfinals of Shakey’s Super League, lost to De La Salle Lady Spikers in three sets last Sunday.
Almadro, who led Ateneo to the UAAP championship in 2019, is eager to return from a bronze finish in Section 84 last June.
Choco Mucho also expressed gratitude for Almadro becoming the franchise’s first head coach and called for spearheads for the team for three years.
“We thank Coach O for the invaluable contributions he has made to our team since it was founded in 2019. Coach O has embodied all that Titan Pride is. – work ethic and passion for sport. The Rebisco leadership has nothing but admiration for Coach O,” the team wrote. “And we are sincerely grateful for his trust, faith and courage throughout his tenure. To his family and wife Jen, greetings for all the support and dedication throughout the years. “
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