Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

News

Arnold Laniog honored to have squared off against Tai Bundit


The Petro Gazz Angels’ Reinforced Conference title in the Premier Volleyball League meant a lot for head coach Arnold Laniog.

After all, Laniog was the man at the helm that steered the franchise to its first finals appearance.

Drawing strength from his brilliance, composure and unwavering trust for his players in three hard-fought matches, the franchise ended up tasting its first championship.

Their breakthrough title also unseated the Creamline Cool Smashers, whose three-peat bid collapsed in Game Three of the PVL Reinforced Conference finals.

But aside from the aforementioned feats, there is one more thing that Laniog has also achieved – a win over decorated strategist Tai Bundit in a title bout.

“Big achievement.”

As elated as he was when asked about it, the Petro Gazz mentor was still quick to tip his hat to the Thai mentor, whose ability to command his players to victory and toughen his team’s mentality has always been a subject of respect from fellow coaches.PVL-2019-Creamline-vs.-Petrogazz-0473 Arnold Laniog honored to have squared off against Tai Bundit News PVL Volleyball  - philippine sports news

“Kaya nga sabi ko nga on my previous interviews, knowing Coach Tai, talagang kung paano niya kontrolin ang mga players niya talagang nagre-response sa kanya, yung mental toughness ng players nandoon,” he said.

Though Bundit and the Cool Smashers’ fortitude has been proven and tested, Laniog recalled that he just trusted his program and his players. He also believed that there would emerge a chink in Creamline’s vaunted mental toughness, which hinges on their “Happy-happy” and “Heartstrong” mantra.

“Pero sabi ko nga sa mga players ‘yan, ‘Kahit na champion ‘yan, buong-buo ‘yan, there’s a possibility na yesterday yung mindset nila nagko-collapse. Sabi ko, ‘Pwede, kaya’,” he said.

#ReadMore  Where are the Gilas draftees now?

After having achieved such a tall order, Laniog let out a huge sigh of relief, saying, “Pagod, but ‘yung pagod napalitan talaga ng saya.

“Very challenging as a first-time coach sa PVL.”

With the import-flavored tourney already behind them, Laniog and his team of locals now set their sights on the Open Conference, which will start this August.PVL-2019-Creamline-vs.-Petrogazz-0351 Arnold Laniog honored to have squared off against Tai Bundit News PVL Volleyball  - philippine sports news

‘Yung improvement nila [locals], maganda e,” he shared. “Going into All-Filipino talaga, alam ko mahihirapan kami.

“But then again, since nakuha ngayon [ang championship], mas malaking boost sa morale para sa mga local na pagdating ng All-Filipino, mag step up talaga ng husto.”

Written By


You May Also Like

News

After an early exit in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference, Petro Gazz has been on a dominant run in the 2024-25 All-Filipino...

News

Petro Gazz dealt Cignal its first loss of the tournament with a dominant 25-19, 25-21, 25-18 sweep, extending their winning streak to four matches...

News

Jonah Sabete always rises to the occasion whenever her number is called, even if it means stepping into a new position. The 5-foot-7 open...

News

Petro Gazz regrouped after being blown out in the first set, taking the next three to down PLDT, 12-25, 25-14, 25-22, 25-20, in the...

News

Brooke Van Sickle credited team captain Remy Palma for steadying Petro Gazz’s ship during its gritty victory over Akari in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball...

News

Petro Gazz overcame grueling duels in the first two sets before dominating the third to complete a sweep of Akari, 28-26, 29-27, 25-18, in...

News

CANDON CITY– Playing in her home province of Ilocos Sur had long been a dream for Brooke Van Sickle. On Saturday night, that dream...

News

CANDON CITY – Myla Pablo found extra motivation from the roaring crowd in Petro Gazz’s straight-sets victory over Farm Fresh on Saturday at the...

Advertisement