Lucille Almonte, middle, through the PVL Rookie Draft mix.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — Lucille Almonte is raring to redeem herself after a subpar last yr with Adamson within the UAAP as she hopes to show her value in PVL.
Almonte, who had a diminished enjoying time when Adamson missed the UAAP Season 86 ladies’s volleyball Last 4, might not have the most effective exit in her collegiate profession however she’s hoping to maneuver ahead and regain her deadly offensive kind within the execs.
“My mindset is to work tougher as a result of the video games right here within the execs have a special depth. So I’ve to proceed striving and making sacrifices,” Almonte, who’s among the many 46 aspirants within the upcoming PVL Rookie Draft on July 8 at Novotel, instructed the reporters in Filipino after the primary day of the mix at GameVille Ball Park in Mandaluyong Metropolis.
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The previous Adamson captain mentioned her coaches, led by JP Yude, inspired her to show professional for an opportunity to take her sport to the subsequent stage.
“My coaches instructed me that I’ve to show professional. So I can unfold my wings within the PVL. And I additionally want to return out of my consolation zone,” mentioned Almonte, who performed three seasons within the UAAP.
Her batchmates Louie Romero, Rizza Cruz, and Kate Santiago in addition to one-and-done star Trisha Tubu are already within the execs after they left Adamson final yr following a bronze medal end within the UAAP Season 85.
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Almonte selected to stick with her teammates and confirmed her loyalty to the college. However now, she’s transferring on to the subsequent chapter of her profession along with her fellow Girl Falcons AA Adolfo, Ishie Lalongisip, Nikka Yandoc, Angge Alcantara, Karen Verdeflor, and Sharya Ancheta.
After a tiring first day on the mix, the fact of being a professional participant has sunk into Almonte’s thoughts and she or he’s up for the problem of competing along with her fellow aspirants for a PVL roster spot.
“This draft mix could also be tiring however that is the fact of being a professional participant. This may enhance our confidence since that is the most important volleyball league within the nation,” Almonte mentioned. “I hope everybody will get an opportunity and alternative to play for the PVL groups.”
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