The adjustments continue for the Chery Tiggo Crossovers under new head coach Norman Miguel in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
So far, so good for Chery Tiggo under new head coach Norman Miguel.
After three games in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, the Crossovers have picked up two wins against a solitary loss.
Their most recent victory came against Nxled, 26-24, 25-15, 25-18, that allowed them to get back on track on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
Despite this, the adjustments and experimentations continue for Miguel in finding his main lineup for the conference.
"Ngayon, ang lumalabas 80 percent. Adjustment pa talaga, eh. Pero 'yung basis talaga ng adjustment namin everyday ay 'yung fitness noong player. Like for today sa training, sino talaga ang physically fit, sino ang limited lang ang ikikilos," Miguel explained during the post-game press conference.
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Chery Tiggo has yet to be complete under Miguel, who replaced former coach Kungfu Reyes during the offseason.
Reliable veterans Mylene Paat and Jasmine Nabor remain sidelined with injuries, while rookie Mary Grace Vernaiz has also yet to suit up for the team in the new season.
"Mahirap talaga ang adjustment hanggang ngayon. Minsan naman may adjustment kaming fit naman 'yung player pero hindi siya makasabay sa galawan noong kasama niya. So maghahanap ka naman ng fit doon sa lima," said Miguel.
"I think that's the challenge of coaching: talagang continuous 'yung learning and adjustment mo. Doon [makikita] 'yung maturity mo. So, in short, laging nag-a-adjust kami everyday," he added.
As the Crossovers continue to adjust with the loss of their stars and with the lack in manpower due to the injuries suffered by their key players, the former UAAP champion coach emphasized the importance of the team's character.
“Lagi naman naming sinasabi sa kanilang mas importanteng nade-develop 'yung character, 'yung maturity. Kasi alam natin kung gaano kabigat 'yung nawala. 'Di talaga biro,” said Miguel.
“Kailangan kung gusto talaga nating manalo dito, hindi talaga madali. Sinasabi ko sa kanila, lahat ng pagdadaanan nating mga laro, hindi talaga madali. Kailangan 100 percent talagang may tiyaga kayo,” he added.
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The Crossovers will look to sustain their winning ways next Tuesday, Dec. 3, as they go up against formidable PLDT at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.