Jia de Guzman gears up for 2025 with Alas Pilipinas women's volleyball team
Alas Pilipinas captain Jia de Guzman is preparing for the 2025 season with the women's national volleyball team.
De Guzman will lead the team in three major competitions this year: the AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup, Southeast Asian V. League, and the 7th SEA Games in Thailand.
Acknowledging pressure to perform better after winning bronze medals last year, De Guzman emphasized that the team needs more time to prepare due to recent separations.
The captain expressed hope for additional players joining the pool, especially from upcoming UAAP tournaments, with a target of completing the roster before their first tournament on June 7th.
De Guzman reiterated her focus on daily training and Coach Jorge de Brito's system, aiming for more wins and medals this year.
Returning to training on Thursday, De Guzman expressed excitement about seeing new recruits like Season 87 super rookie Shaina Nitura.
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