Alyssa Valdez trains 300 aspiring Dagupan players
VOLLEYBALL star Alyssa Valdez played trainer and coach to 300 aspiring volleyball players in Dagupan City during the BVR Sandroots training workshop held at the Tondaligan Blue Beach in Dagupan City on April 8.
Beach volleyball enthusiasts not only learned basics but also had a chance to experience high intensity training from the “Phenom of Philippine Volleyball” herself and other Beach Volleyball Republic (BVR) members and players.
Launched in 2016 by the Beach Volleyball Republic, the Sandroots program aims to introduce beach volleyball to the youth around the country to raise their interest in the sport and spark a passion in them to continue playing the sport.
“One thing is really to give back. When we were kids, camps and training workshops like these were not readily accessible to everyone. We’re really happy to be able to do this now,” Alyssa said. “Also, we’re looking forward to seeing the youth represent our country someday.”
Valdez praised Dagupan City Mayor Belen Fernandez for her plans to localize BVR and its programs and objectives.
“We’re really happy because we want to promote beach volleyball in the country, and the best way is to promote it locally because great things usually come from small beginnings. So, we’re really thankful and blessed that there are people like Mayor Fernandez who continue to support BVR,” she said
In turn, Fernandez expressed confidence that the event will inspire more youth to take interest in sports. “We hope this would inspire our youth to really get into sports because Cong. Christopher de Venecia and I are working together to make Dagupan a city of sports,” she said.
Rep. de Venecia also praised BVR’s program since it promotes sports and tourism in the country.
“Nakakabilib yung kanilang advocacy to promote Philippine beaches and volleyball. Sports can contribute greatly to the wellbeing of the youth. It helps wean them off bad habits and dangers such as drugs,” said de Venecia.
Meanwhile, Valdez urged aspiring players to work hard. “You don’t learn everything in a snap. It’s really a process. You really have to work hard. You also need to have good people around you so you know which path you’re going to take.” (CIO/ VDV)
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