The post-match conference of the PLDT Rald Ricafort coach did not only concern the rise of high-speed hugs of the sorrows with consecutive PVL titles.
He was bigger than one of their two championship trophies they won by swept a total of 13 games to govern the PVL on tour and invitation.
A few moments after their title of titles 21-25, 31-29, 25-22, 25-18 against the Japanese university Kobe Shinwa on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum, Ricafort told its players in the locker room to “not be afraid to share their blessings with others” and “do not be a millionaire of a day”.
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“The kind of opportunity and experience that we have at the moment is also accompanied by a lot of responsibilities. What is even more difficult is that if we do not manage it in the right way. This is why it is so important to always remember to remain humble and grateful,” Ricaforto at Filipino in Filipino told.
Ricafort also preached things bigger than volleyball, such as the Filipino struggle, especially during calamities.
“Honestly, there are so many people outside of volleyball that go through even more difficult difficulties, especially now with all the storms that strike again. This is why we also want to convey conviction that when blessings come to you, do not hesitate to restore,” continued the PLDT coach.
Feet on the floor
“It’s like these moments when we were at our lowest. So many people have encouraged us and supported us. ”
The MVP of the finals and the best Liberro at Quintuple Kath Arado have enjoyed the lessons of their coaches, who always keep their feet on the ground.
“Since the coach Rald and the others have started to coach me, their advice like this have always been part of what they teach us. And it has been of great help, not only as anhlète, but as a person too. They constantly remind us of being humble and being always grateful for everything we receive, whether big or small,” said Arado.
“As one of his players, I am really grateful to Coach, because in addition to improving my skills, I also grew up in terms of attitude, especially to learn to take care of things for which we work hard.”
With the second consecutive PLDT championship, Ricafort is now the second most winning coach after the coach of the Creamline champion seven times Sherwin Menesses, attaching the three titles of the tactician of the former Smastics Tai Bundit.
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Ricafort, who won his first with Petro Gazz at the reinforced conference in 2022 before transferring to PLDT the following season, was grateful for his success, but his greatest accomplishment was to see his players get up from adversities and reach the summit.
‘Real development’
“I am really happy, especially for the players, because what they have experienced since last year was so difficult. I am proud of them for having used this as fuel instead of letting them down,” said Ricafort.
“The real fulfillment has always come to see the players rebound like Kim (Fajardo) and Majoy (Baron), who previously injured themselves, then Kianna (DY), who was able to return and play again. And now with Alleiah (Malaluan), even as a recruit, see her have the chance to shine in the pros. It’s really proud. “
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“It was also a Russian mountain for after -sales service. She is incredibly hardworking, but being far from her family has been a real challenge for her. Since she arrived here last year, she has grown so much, not only in her game, but also in her maturity, on and out of the field. I really hope that her progress would continue,” added the PLDT coach of the MVP invitation to the rise. Inq
