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Alas coach De Brito keen on staying amid talks of coaching extension
Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon "Tats" Suzara wants to retain Brazilian coach Jorge de Brito as the head coach of the Alas Pilipinas women's national volleyball team.
Alas Pilipinas achieved a historic semifinals stint in the AVC Challenge Cup, their first-ever in any Asian level competition, but were swept by Kazakhstan.
The team also rose in the FIVB world rankings, now at No. 55 globally and No. 8 in Asia.
Despite earlier plans to let his contract expire on June 30 and appoint an Italian coach, the PNVF has backtracked due to the team's success.
The PNVF intends to appeal for de Brito to remain as coach, as he is scheduled for another tour of duty with Chinese Taipei after his contract with the Philippines expires.
Coach de Brito, however, is focused on the bronze medal match against Australia and not on his contract extension.
De Brito, who has been in the Philippines since July 2021, expressed his desire to stay, and his family has also grown to love the country.
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