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Pido Jarencio signs three-year deal with UST


Champion coach Pido Jarencio inked a three-year deal to guide his alma mater University of Santo Tomas as the Growling Tigers look to regain their pride in the UAAP.

Jarencio was formally welcomed back to España on Monday in a small ceremony led by the Dominican priests led by Rector Fr. Richard G. Ang, OP and Institute of Physical Education, and Athletics director Fr. Rodel S. Cansancio, OP.

"Mahirap 'yung trabahong inilatag para sa atin, kaya importante na magsimula tayo na matatag 'yung pundasyon nitong mga bata," Jarencio said.

"Dapat dalhin nila 'yung pride na nire-represent nila yung UST."

"The job laid down for us is difficult, so it  is important that we start with a strong foundation for the kids... They have to carry that pride that comes with representing UST.")

Jarencio hopes UST could return to its winning ways as he was also at the helm the last time the school captured a UAAP title back in 2006, when they ruled the league against Ateneo de Manila University in Season 69.

"Marami tayong kailangang ayusin, pero importante sa atin na nagtitiwala 'yung mga bata sa sistema na inilalatag natin para sa kanila," he said, with the Growling Tigers finishing dead last in UAAP Season 85 with a 1-13 win-loss record.

("We have plenty to fix, but it's important for us that the players trust in the system that we will install for them.")

Joining Jarencio's staff are team managers Waiyip Chong and Eric Ang, and assistant coaches Japs Cuan, Juben Ledesma, Lester del Rosario, Jeric Fortuna, and Jaren Jarencio, strength and conditioning coach Reil Vinard Espino, physical therapists RC Cua, and Jose Aveluni Vergara, and academic coach Ian Herrera.

Three-time NCAA champion coach Bonnie Tan will also serve as the team consultant.

"Puro Tomasino ang kasama natin kaya malaki ang tiwala ko na 'yung binubuo naming team, lalaban lang hanggang dulo para sa UST," said Jarencio.

("Everyone with us is a Thomasino so I have great faith that the team we will build will fight until the end for UST.")

—JMB, GMA Integrated News

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