Jamie Solina through the PVL Rookie Draft mix.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — Unheralded setter Jamie Solina is probably not coming from an NCAA or UAAP or any high faculty from Manila however it didn’t cease her from chasing her PVL dream all the way in which from Marinduque.
The 27-year-old playmaker from Marinduque State College got here from a protracted volleyball journey earlier than being a part of the league’s historic first-ever 47-woman draft class within the rookie mix session on Tuesday at GameVille Ball Park in Mandaluyong Metropolis.
“Nung elementary po ako hanggang Grade 9 po is dito po ako sa Maynila naglalaro po ako sa QC, tapos napunta po akong Caloocan, sudden din po nangyari sa household namin kaya nag-two years ako sa Marinduque po. Then since sa sobrang pagmamahal ko po sa sports activities, and gusto ko maging professional po, nag-try out po ako, nag-senior excessive po ako sa Makati po. Paiba-iba po ako ng [school],” Solina instructed reporters after collaborating within the anthropometry for physique measurements, in addition to energy, soar, velocity and agility, anaerobic, and velocity endurance checks.
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The PVL Draft wasn’t her first shot at her dream to play in Manila as she wished to strive her luck for a UAAP or NCAA crew however the COVID-19 pandemic derailed her purpose.
“Wala po akong nagawa since wala rin po ako gano’n kakilala. Kahit sa Marinduque pa rin po ako nag-college, tas walang ladies’s volleyball doon, to be sincere, so puro ako self-training, 4 years po,” Solina stated. “Kung ano lang po ‘yung naiwan sa aking expertise nung junior excessive ako saka senior excessive na dalawang taon, ‘yun lang ‘yung ginamit ko all all through nung faculty ko po para maging kondisyon pa rin po ‘yung katawan ko kahit wala po akong publicity sa malalaking competitions po.”
Though she didn’t play within the huge leagues, the 5-foot-1 Solina has been asking gamers from Manila about correct coaching, which she utilized to her exercise again residence.
“Nagtatanong po ako sa ibang gamers na naiwan ko dito sa (Maynila) kung ano pa po ‘yung mga exercises nila, ginagawa ko lang po mag-isa sa Marinduque. So sariling sikap po talaga,” Solina stated.
She could not have the caliber and expertise in comparison with the 46 different aspirants, led by Alas Pilipinas stars Thea Gagate and Julia Coronel, however she nonetheless grabbed the chance with braveness so she received’t have any regrets.
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“Could half po sa akin na pinaghihinaan po ako parang ngayon kasi siyempre ‘yung top po at mga kasama ko from NCAA and UAAP,” she stated.
“Hindi ko po in-expect na ipo-post ‘yung record ng mga natanggap. Nabigla po ako doon sa mga kasama ko. So nag-doubt po talaga ako sa sarili ko na itutuloy ko pa ba? Kasi ‘yun ang lalakas talaga [ng mga kasama ko],” stated Solina.
“Dahil sa mga kababayan ko po sa Marinduque at sa mga naging ka-team ko po and mga ibang coaches ko po, sabi nila is ituloy ko pa rin kasi ito na ‘yung alternative na matagal ko na daw hinihintay. Doon ko na daw po ibuhos dito sa PVL Draft kahit ‘di ako ganun kakondisyon po kasi wala naman akong coach, wala po akong program na maayos. Sila po ‘yung nag-push sa akin na ituloy ko pa rin.”
Greater than her want to be drafted on July 8 at Novotel, Solina hopes her entry and braveness to compete with the highest student-athletes in Manila will encourage the younger technology in Marinduque to consider and achieve extra assist in taking part in volleyball
“Kahit ano daw po mangyari andiyan pa rin sila sakin, ‘yun po ‘yung magiging beginning ng province po namin sa Marinduque na tumapang po ‘yung mga batang manlalaro na sumubok din po sa Maynila,” she stated.
Solina, who solicited her method to Manila and at present dwelling in her pal’s home in Bacood, Sta. Mesa for the draft actions, bared that her largest inspirations are Alas’ multi-awarded setter Jia De Guzman and three-time PVL MVP Alyssa Valdez.
“Noong kinonvert po ako na setter, matunog ‘yung pangalan niya nung faculty pa lang po siya. Nung nanood po siya sa ‘min sa Milo Finest, isa po ako sa mga tumatakbo sa kaniya para magpa-picture,” she stated. “Tapos pangalawa po si Alyssa Valdez. Kasi ano po, kasi isa po sa mga binigay sa aming basis ‘pag magiging participant po is angle po talaga. Siya yung position mannequin namin, right down to earth po.”
Even earlier than the draft, Solina went to the AVC Problem Cup the place she met De Guzman, who received the Finest Setter and led Alas to a historic bronze medal.
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“Tremendous fan po ako ng mga volleyball gamers sa UAAP. Since elementary po ako lagi po ako nanonood ng video games. ‘Yung makita ko po sila na naglalaro sa court docket, sobrang naiiyak ako. Parang sobrang pagmamahal ko sa volleyball. Tapos nakikita ko sila naglalaro. Feeling ko naglalaro na din ako,” stated Solina.
“’Yung pagiging fan ko po sa mga skilled volleyball participant, ‘yun din po ‘yung nakatulong sa akin para i-try po sumali dito sa PVL Draft. Kung magkaroon man po ng alternative na matanggap po ako, paghihirapan ko naman po. Naniniwala naman po ako na lahat ng nangyayari, sa coaching din po talaga pino-program, inaayos.”