loader image

Today's Latest Sports News in the Philippines | MCW Sports

Pido Jarencio out to restore Tigers’ pride, inks 3-year deal with UST

Feb 13, 2023

COMEBACK. Pido Jarencio and his staff meet with Dominican priests as he formalizes his appointment as UST Growling Tigers head coach.

UST IPEA

Pido Jarencio takes on the mission of turning things around for the UST Growling Tigers, who finished dead last in the previous UAAP season

MANILA, Philippines – Teaching the rebuilding UST Growling Tigers to play with pride is the first order of business for Pido Jarencio in his return to España.

Jarencio on Monday, February 13, inked a three-year deal to coach UST again as he takes on the mission of turning things around for the Tigers, who finished dead last in the previous UAAP season.

“We’re given a difficult task, so it is important to start with laying a strong foundation for these kids,” said Jarencio in Filipino. “They should represent UST with pride.”

Expectations are high for Jarencio after he guided the Tigers to their last UAAP championship in Season 69 in 2006 – his first year at the helm.

He called the shots for UST until 2013 and mentored the squad to two more finals appearances before he joined NorthPort as its head coach in the PBA.

Despite his success in the collegiate ranks, the 58-year-old acknowledged it will be an uphill climb for the Tigers, who won just one game in Season 85.

“We need to fix a lot of things, but it is important that these players trust the system that we’re setting up for them,” said Jarencio.

Jarencio will look to star forward Nic Cabañero to provide leadership as UST eyes a respectable finish in Season 86 later this year.

Former Tiger guards Jeric Fortuna and Japs Cuan join Jarencio as assistant coaches together with Juben Ledesma, Lester del Rosario, and Jaren Jarencio.

Three-time NCAA champion coach Bonnie Tan serves as team consultant, while Waiyip Chong and Eric Ang are team managers.

Completing the UST staff are strength and conditioning coach Reil Vinard Espino, physical therapists RC Cua and Jose Aveluni Vergara, and academic coach Ian Herrera.

“We’re working with fellow Thomasians so I have full confidence that the team we’re building will fight until the end for UST,” said Jarencio.

Related Posts

Jamie Malonzo skips PBA Slam Dunk Contest

Jamie Malonzo skips PBA Slam Dunk Contest

HUMAN HIGHLIGHT REEL. Jamie Malonzo is one of the PBA's most electrifying dunkers. PBA Images Despite withdrawing from the Slam Dunk Contest, Ginebra high-flyer Jamie Malonzo will still see action in the PBA All-Star Game in Passi City, Iloilo ILOILO, Philippines –...

Jack Animam looks to boost new French squad 

Jack Animam looks to boost new French squad 

NEW SQUAD. Jack Animam debuts in Division 2 of the French women’s basketball division USO Mondeville Basket Filipina basketball standout Jack Animam hopes to make an impact with USO Mondeville Basket, her new team in the Ligue Feminine 2 de Basketball MANILA,...

Jhanlo Sangiao, Denice Zamboanga to represent PH at ONE Fight Night 9

Jhanlo Sangiao, Denice Zamboanga to represent PH at ONE Fight Night 9

STREAK. Jhanlo Sangiao aims to sustain his winning form. ONE CHAMPIONSHIP Jhanlo Sangiao takes on Argentina’s Matias Farinelli in a three-round bantamweight bout, while Denice Zamboanga faces Brazil’s Julie Mezabarba in a women’s atomweight joust MANILA, Philippines...

MCW Sports Pasig City MPBL partnership
MCW Sports Newsletter subscription
Generated by Feedzy
Subscribe
Subscribe