MVP Sports holds coaches convention

MANILA, Philippines - Some 200 high school coaches from the SeaOil National Basketball Training Center Elite League attended the three-day Manuel V. Pangilinan Sports Foundation (MVPSF) at the Philsports Arena that opened last Oct. 12.

Speakers included multi-titled PBA coach Tim Cone of B-Meg, former Powerade head coach Bo Perasol, Talk ‘n Text and Smart Gilas assistant coach Josh Reyes, National University coach Eric Altamirano, Ateneo assistant coach Sandy Arespacochaga, and Arellano University coach Koy Banal, strength and conditioning guru Hercules Callanta, nutrition specialist Luchie Callanta, and motivational speaker Ardy Abello.

The convention discussed the latest basketball techniques but also stressed the importance of values formation, adherence to studies, and strength of character.

“This is our way of giving back to the game and to help Filipinos everywhere by bringing some of the best basketball minds in the country today for a convention,” said training director Alex Compton.

“High school coaches have a tremendous responsibility and privilege. They help develop the next generation of basketball superstars, but more importantly, they teach, discipline, and mold boys into young men. It is an honor for the entire NBTC staff to serve the frontliners of Philippine basketball who are raising the next generation of leaders,” he added. 

The MVPSF coached convention is one of the grassroots development projects of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.