Ivy Lacsina’s transition from a middle blocker to an open spiker is now in full swing after she assumed the starting outside hitter role for F2 Logistics in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference.
Lacsina had already played one game as an open hitter in the All-Filipino Conference. In this game, she delivered a game-high 13 points on 12 attacks and one block to help the Cargo Movers sweep Farm Fresh, 25-22, 25-20, 25-23, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre on Tuesday.
“Hindi siya naging ganun kadali, pero dahil sa tulong ng mga ate, mga coach – talagang nayakap ko yung posisyon na ibinigay sa akin ni Coach,” said the former National University star.
The 23-year-old former UAAP champion revealed that a late-night conversation with head coach Regine Diego helped her in her Invitational debut.
“Laging sinasabi sa akin ni Coach – lalo na kagabi kasi nag-message ako sa kanya… Sabi niya na may tiwala siya sa akin. Malaking factor yun para makapaglaro ako ngayon,” said Lacsina.
According to Diego, Lacsina still needs to work on several aspects of her transition. However, he acknowledges that she has the potential to be one of the best outside spikers in the Philippines.
“Mula nung unang paglaro niya sa posisyong yun, alam ko marami siyang pag-aalinlangan kasi hindi siya sanay sa posisyong iyon. Pero alam ko na may potensyal siya na maging isa sa mga pinakamahusay na outside hitter sa Pilipinas,” said Diego.
“Alam kong marami pa siyang kailangang matutuhan at sana sa hinaharap, magiging isa siya sa pinakamahusay. Gusto ko siyang maglaro bilang outside hitter sa buong conference,” she added.
Lacsina vowed to repay Diego’s trust as she looks to fully embrace her new position.
“Yun naman talaga ang kailangan kong gawin, yung magkaroon ng tiwala nila sa akin dahil susunod na ang mga galaw na pwede kong ipakita at trabaho rin ito para sa akin.”
