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After clinching the bronze in the girls’ division and finishing sixth in the boys’ division last season, the University of the Philippines Integrated School Varsity Swimming Team (UPISVST) is armed and prepared with new skills and weapons for their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 80 campaign.
Level Up
According to team captain and senior Ria Amano, the team started their land training last summer break. Two weeks prior to the UAAP, they conducted their simulation trainings to ensure readiness and composure.
They also had training sessions conducted thrice a week with the Philippine Swimming League and National Team Coach Marici Gandioncho to further develop their skills and strengthen their winning mentality. The team also acquired a boost in their coaching staff with the presence of Coach Jiji Cordero who monitored the team’s physical fitness through her weights training program.
Amano believes that the proper mindset is exactly what they need prior to the competition. “Mas malakas at mas ready kami this season,” she proudly stated.
A Mix of Old and New
Aside from the improvements in their training program, the UPISVST is also banking on their two decorated rookies, who are expected to make a statement in their UAAP debut. All eyes are on Rikki Melencio, who qualified for the Southeast Asian Age Group Swimming Championships 2017, and Chelo Neri, a prized recruit from Paref Rosehill.
“Nilo-look forward ko po ‘yung maraming malakas na kalaban at new personal best times,” VAAS recruit Neri expressed.
Co-Captain Polo Uera also believes that their young guns will deliver and contribute in UPISVST’s redemption. “Masasabi ko po na very promising ang rookies namin this year [with one] Rikki, already being part of the Philippine team as well as Chelo who is already a bemedalled swimmer at a young age.”
Veterans Zoe Hilario, Cha Esmero, Chloe Fabic, and Suzy Uy are expected to lead the girls to another podium finish with their experience while the boys are counting on Uera and international stalwarts Drew Magbag and David De Layola to guide them in achieving better results.
The UPIS Junior Tanker competes in the UAAP80 Swimming Competition from October 12-15 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. // By Yanna Reblando, and Julian Taloma
Sports: UPIS Tankers ready for redemption
After clinching the bronze in the girls’ division and finishing sixth in the boys’ division last season, the University of the Philippines Integrated School Varsity Swimming Team (UPISVST) is armed and prepared with new skills and weapons for their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 80 campaign.
Level Up
According to team captain and senior Ria Amano, the team started their land training last summer break. Two weeks prior to the UAAP, they conducted their simulation trainings to ensure readiness and composure.
Amano believes that the proper mindset is exactly what they need prior to the competition. “Mas malakas at mas ready kami this season,” she proudly stated.
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Aside from the improvements in their training program, the UPISVST is also banking on their two decorated rookies, who are expected to make a statement in their UAAP debut. All eyes are on Rikki Melencio, who qualified for the Southeast Asian Age Group Swimming Championships 2017, and Chelo Neri, a prized recruit from Paref Rosehill.
“Nilo-look forward ko po ‘yung maraming malakas na kalaban at new personal best times,” VAAS recruit Neri expressed.
Co-Captain Polo Uera also believes that their young guns will deliver and contribute in UPISVST’s redemption. “Masasabi ko po na very promising ang rookies namin this year [with one] Rikki, already being part of the Philippine team as well as Chelo who is already a bemedalled swimmer at a young age.”
Veterans Zoe Hilario, Cha Esmero, Chloe Fabic, and Suzy Uy are expected to lead the girls to another podium finish with their experience while the boys are counting on Uera and international stalwarts Drew Magbag and David De Layola to guide them in achieving better results.
The UPIS Junior Tanker competes in the UAAP80 Swimming Competition from October 12-15 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. // By Yanna Reblando, and Julian Taloma
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