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Looking Ahead: Obet Vital's new era of growth and opportunity
Moving on is one of the things that humans occasionally find difficult to comprehend. However, in order to improve and flourish, one must either pursue change or just dwell in their comfort zone indefinitely.
The collegiate volleyball community was surprised to learn of the departure of Dr. Obet Vital from his post as University of the East Lady Red Warriors head coach to bring his vision and initiatives to the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons Women’s Volleyball Team.
But an even bigger revelation was followed by the transfer of California Academy standouts and former Lady Red Warriors Casiey Dongallo, Kizzie Madriaga, and Jelai Gajero to the Diliman school.
In an exclusive interview with Scoreline.ph, Coach Obet shared an optimistic outlook of the team’s trajectory and expressed enthusiasm for what lies ahead as they continue to evolve as a group and as individuals.
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"I think this is the right direction for the girls at this time," he said, emphasizing how the current strategy is perfectly aligned with the team’s goals.
“This is the right direction for us in terms of how we are going to grow together and how we can assist a program that wants to truly get into the top four as soon as possible."
Additionally, Coach Obet encourages the girls to embrace the new environment and keep moving forward despite unavoidable changes by focusing on the positive aspects of the shift.
“We focus on the positive things, and so we just keep on going,” he insinuated, asserting that helping the team progress to new heights sets a clear tone for the path ahead.
Coach Obet also underlined the importance of a long-term approach to player’s growth, stressing the need to establish a reliable and sustainable program rather than merely concentrating on immediate results. According to him, laying the foundation for future success begins at the grassroots level.
"I've spoken to the sports director, and we share the same mindset," Coach Obet stated. "We are not looking at what's happening today or even next week or month; our focus is on creating a program that thrives over the long term."
His vision is undoubtedly clear.
By fostering the growth of younger players, they can grow steadily into stronger and passionate athletes who will eventually take on senior roles. The consistency guarantees that as seniors graduate and move on to other opportunities, the talent pipeline remains full, and the team remains competitive.
With this forward-thinking approach, the future of the UP Fighting Maroons Women’s Volleyball Team looks promising.
