In the high-stakes arena of volleyball, adapting to a new coach's system can feel like navigating uncharted waters.
Greg Dolor of PGJC-Navy recently found himself in this very situation under the guidance of the newly appointed head coach, George Pascua.
However, as the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference unfolded, what began as a daunting challenge evolved into a triumphant journey for Dolor and his teammates.
Dolor candidly admitted to the initial struggle of comprehending Coach Pascua's strategies.
"Nung una mahirap pero unti-unti kasi pinapaintindi sa amin ni Coach George yung sistema na gusto niyang mangyari," he confessed.
Yet, with each passing victory in their remarkable three-game winning streak, the once perplexing system started to make sense.
"Yung winning streak namin nagbuboost sa amin na unti-unti nakikita namin yung sistema na gusto mangyari ni Coach George which is parang napakadali pala," Dolor remarked, now playing as a wing spiker after transitioning from middle blocker.
The journey didn't start smoothly for Coach Pascua either, with an initial setback against defending champions Cignal.
Nevertheless, he remained steadfast in his belief that time and teamwork would pave the way for success.
"Nandoon na, nakukuha na nila unlike nung first game namin one week pa lang kaming nagkakasama. Ngayon kahit papaano medyo umookay okay na," Coach Pascua reflected, highlighting the progress made by the team since his recent appointment.
As an enlisted Navy personnel himself, Dolor emphasized the importance of collective effort instilled by Coach Pascua.
"Number one is yung tapang sa paglalaro then yung enjoyment at yung communication, yung collective effort lagi yun yung laging sinasabi sa amin na hindi puwedeng ikaw lang," he emphasized.
This unified approach has become the cornerstone of their success on the court.
Despite their impressive run, the road ahead promises tougher challenges against formidable opponents like Savouge Aesthetics, VNS-Nasty, Criss Cross, and D’Navigators.
However, armed with newfound confidence and a solid understanding of Coach Pascua's system, the Navy Sealions are poised to navigate these challenges head-on.
