Hanggang ngayon hindi parin nasasanay ang Aces na ako na ang bagong Coach nila. Calvin doesn't know yet that I'm their new coach. I don't want him to lose his focus on the games of Gilas Pilipinas. Actually, kilala ako ng lahat ng coach sa PBA, including Coach Chot. Before the SEABA started, they wanted me to handle the Gilas Pilipinas. I'm glad I declined it. Coach Chot did a great job in handling the Gilas.
Everyday, nagpapractice ang Aces. Until now hindi pa rin nag-i-start ang training nila with me. I want them to relax muna habang busy pa si Vin, dahil once na makabalik na siya sa team, they'll be a dead meat.
"Hanggang kailan mo ba sila planong obserbahan?" napatingin ako sa katabi ko. I was so preoccupied with my thoughts kaya hindi ko napansing katabi ko pala si Coach Mike.
"Until Vin comes back." maikling sagot ko..
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"Gather up, Aces." malakas kong sabi.
Kaagad naman silang lumapit sa amin.
"I'm giving you three days of rest starting tomorrow. I'm not requiring you to watch the SEABA games with me, however, I still want you to be there to support your team mate. The day after the SEABA will be the start of your training with me. Come to my house and bring some extra clothes for practice and a not-so-formal attire." mahabang litanya ko sakanila..
"Para saan yung 'not-so-formal attire' Coach?" tanong ni Joseph (JVee) na ginaya pa ang sinabi ko..
"We will be having a press conference after the practice.. I will exclude you, Abueva, Hontiveros, Manuel, Jefferson and Banchero from the practice.. but you are still required to be there. Questions?"
"None, Coach." they said in unison.
(Last Game of SEABA)
I went alone on Araneta. Grabe, feel na feel ko ang pagiging lonely ko. Buti nalang pala nagdala ko ng stick-o haha. Umupo ako sa bandang likuran.. siyempre tinataguan ko muna yung ibang coach noh. After palang kasi ng SEABA yung conference, ibig sabihin dun palang ako ipapakilala formally.
I'm wearing my usual outfit. Wala naman sigurong makakapansin sakin diba?
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"Coach Christine?" shet na malagket.. Napatingin nalang ako sa nagsalita.
Sa lahat ba naman ng pwedeng makakita sakin.. bakit siya pa???
"Hi.." para akong bata na nahuling may ginagawang kalokohan.
Teka, bat mag-isa siya?
"Can I seat here?"
"Y-Yeah.. sure.."
Lord, naging mabait naman po ako sa inyo di ba? Eh bakit niyo po ako pinaparusahan ng ganito?
