The Daily Tribune
Zus Coffee aims to make bid sweeter
Thea Gagate, the top overall pick in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Rookie Draft, is eager to establish "winning chemistry" with her new ZUS Coffee teammates.
Gagate, who will join the team in August due to national team commitments, acknowledges the pressure on draftees but is focused on jelling with her teammates.
She aims to build a great relationship with her teammates, coaches, and management to foster a positive environment and improve their game.
The middle blocker looks forward to connecting with former College of St. Benilde players, some of whom she has never played with before, and other NCAA champions.
ZUS Coffee, formerly Strong Group Athletics, finished last in the previous conference with no wins and 11 losses.
Head coach Jerry Yee is confident in the team's overhauling project after they acquired Gagate and other draftees such as Shar Ancheta and Nikka Yandoc.
Yee also noted Gagate's height as crucial for the upcoming import-laden conference.
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