Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

ADMU

Oliver Almadro was immediately concerned when Isa Molde went down


One of the first people to rush on the court when University of the Philippines ace Isa Molde went down was Ateneo head coach Oliver Almadro.

With his team ahead 5-0 in the second set after Molde crumpled to the floor, Almadro quickly entered the court to check on his opponent.

Almadro has been vocal on Twitter about his dismay with the recent string of injuries in the UAAP. He tweeted his thoughts last Sunday when Far Eastern University rookie Lycha Ebon suffered a knee injury against the Adamson University.

“We’re happy we won, but first of all, as I always tweet about it na safety all the way this season. No injuries, but I think Isa is okay,” said Almadro to start his post-game address.

“We really prepared for this. I know my players prepared for this, they sacrificed a lot and, iyon lang talaga. Mate-test ‘yung character when you can adjust right away in situations like that. And of course, we’re also bothered, the players are also bothered with what happened to Isa,” he continued.

“So siguro it eats up our mind, our heart, our body rin to move or play with precaution.

“But sabi ko naman sa kanila na we have a mission, we have a purpose, and that purpose is to give and to show everybody what we prepared for. So we’re happy that we won and we thank the Lord for everything and we always pray for safety for everybody, safety of our team, the recovery of Isa, and the safety of all UAAP players,” he asserted.

#ReadMore  Olsen Racela tells Tamaraws: 'Nabigyan kami ng biyaya so dapat lubusin namin'

In a sense, Almadro’s fatherly instincts came out when he saw Molde hurting.

UAAP-81-Volleyball-ADMU-vs.-UP-Molde-0222 Oliver Almadro was immediately concerned when Isa Molde went down ADMU News UAAP UP Volleyball  - philippine sports news

“I really… Iniingatan ko rin talaga sila kasi parang tatay. I act as a father to them. Whatever happens to them, ako ‘yung unang masasaktan and ‘yung mga batang iyan, kilala natin na mga bata pa lang iyan. So I always pray for safety of all volleyball players in the UAAP. So kung may itutulong pa tayo; why not?” said Almadro.

“Even for a short prayer during that time, give them our prayers, something like that. It will ease up ‘yung negative vibes coming, so iyon ‘yung makitulong ko at that time. And I’m happy I guess; I hope na hindi naman daw knee something of a sprain,” he expressed.

“I don’t know, but we really hope na mild lang talaga, and we really want to finish this UAAP season with everybody safe.”

Written By

Miguel Luis Flores fell face first into sports writing in high sch9l and has never gotten up. He reluctantly stumbled into the volleyball beat when he started with Tiebreaker Times three years ago. Now, he has waded through everything volleyball - from its icky politics to the post-modern art that is Jia Morado's setting.


You May Also Like

DLSU

For the better part of the last decade, the fabled rivalry between Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University has consistently delivered...

ADMU

Shevana Laput shattered her career-high, delivering a standout performance that led De La Salle University to a 25-15, 25-14, 20-25, 25-19 victory over gallant...

ADMU

Ateneo de Manila University continues to face challenges in their UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament campaign as injuries pile up. Ahead of the...

ADMU

University of Santo Tomas shook off a sluggish start and swept Ateneo de Manila University, 25-20, 25-23, 25-21, to extend its winning streak in...

News

Facing her former school, National University, brought a wave of mixed emotions for rookie Kianne Olango, now an opposite spiker for a rebuilding University...

CSB

The longest active winning streak in the NCAA has finally come to an end. Colegio de San Juan de Letran pulled off a monumental...

DLSU

De La Salle University’s coaching staff beamed with pride as their former colleague, Benson Bocboc, now leads his own team, University of the Philippines,...

DLSU

De La Salle University rediscovered its winning ways with a 25-22, 24-26, 25-18, 25-17 decision over University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season...

Advertisement