GlobalPort seeing positives with offseason training
This early, GlobalPort is seeing great strides in its offseason training.
Though without star guard Terrence Romeo who is with the national team, the Batang Pier were able to net huge victories in pocket tournaments, with their latest conquest being the championship of the Manny Pacquiao Cup in General Santos City.
But for coach Pido Jarencio, other than the wins, the huge thing for the squad is the bond it has built.
“Part din ito ng offseason training namin at marami kaming positives na nakuha,” he said.
Jarencio infused GlobalPort with latest acquisitions like Joseph Yeo, Jervy Cruz, and Jay Washington, rookies Roi Sumang, Ryan Wetherell, and with free agent pickup Philip Paniamogan in the tournament.
And with positive results so far, the future looks promising for GlobalPort.
“Maganda yung pinakita nila, lalo na yung main guys nung championship,” said Jarencio.
The coach also dismissed the notion of the team having a backcourt crisis with stellar outings from guards like Yeo, Sumang, Wetherell, and Paniamogan, who adjudged as the Tournament MVP.
But for the outspoken mentor, it’s a great problem to have.
“The more talent, the better. Tinitignan pa rin natin yan kasi matagal pa yan, pero masaya tayo sa mga bata,” said Jarencio.
Though it’s great to have those victories, Jarencio knows that it’s still a long way to go before the start of the PBA season, and all he wants is to make the team as cohesive as possible.
“Ang importante yung team bonding at yung chemistry. Malayo pa tayo, pero marami na rin kaming na-build,” he said.
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