By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is opening its doors to local volleyball coaches who want to learn from world-class teams when participating squads in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) starts to hold practices inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on June 27.
PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann announced this initiative in partnership with the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) as it aims to provide opportunities for local coaches to learn from their renowned foreign counterparts.
“As the PSC supports the PNVF and its hosting of this year’s VNL, this is a great opportunity for our local volleyball coaches as well to be equipped by the world’s best talent, and uplift our grassroots development in the sport,” said Bachmann, who graced the VNL press conference at Diamond Hotel on Monday, June 19.
PNVF President Tats Suzara echoed the sentiment and thanked the PSC chief for making available its sports facilities including the Rizal Memorial Coliseum and the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
“As part of our commitment to the PSC and the development of Philippine volleyball, this invitation will allow our coaches to gain insights and foster greater participation in sport,” said Suzara, who was joined by Malacañang Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Guevara, Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto Rubiano, MOA Arena General Manager Arnel Gonzales and Diamond Hotel Rooms Division Manager George Reynoso.
Eight of the world’s best male volleyball teams bring their act on Philippine soil when the country hosts the third week of the event on July 4 to 9 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
