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UAAP SEASON 80 ISSUE PLUNGE IN TO THIS YEAR'S SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP

NEXT IN LINE SWIMMERS THAT WILL STORM THIS UAAP SEASON

UAAP SEASON 80 ISSUE PLUNGE IN TO THIS YEAR'S SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP

NEXT IN LINE SWIMMERS THAT WILL STORM THIS UAAP SEASON

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HEALTH & NUTRITION

Swimmer’s Post-Race Meal

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Time Management Tips for High School and College Student-Athletes

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Finding the Perfect College for You

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BE ACQUAINTED WITH THE TEAMS

SWIM KIDS

Living the Dream

EDITOR'S NOTE Community Editor: STEPHANIE B. LEDESMA Art Director: REGGIE GOLOY Editorial Assistant: REYLYN CRUZ Contributors: MS. FIA BATUA, ANTHONY LOZADA and MIKEE BARTOLOME Social Media Specialist: BEN FRANCIA Publisher: SPORTS ‘R US MARKETING & EVENTS GROUP Photographer: PAT GOLOY All Contents copyright 2017, Reserved for SPORTS ‘R US MARKETING AND EVENTS GROUP. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of SPORTS ‘R US MARKETING AND EVENTS GROUP.

Look at the future of the sport right here

A preview of the competing UAAP teams for Season 80

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We’re back for UAAP Season 80! Before anything else, we would like to congratulate each swimmer as they, once again, survived months of trainings while studying in preparation for this year’s UAAP swimming competition. May you continue to bring honor to your alma mater. For this issue, we bring you athletes from each of the competing teams this UAAP season. Some of them talked about how they prepared for their first ever UAAP match and some shared important lessons they got from their student-athlete life. We hope that you enjoy each page of our latest Swim Magazine issue. Our team wishes each team and swimmer a good luck as they swim all their way to the championship. To student-athletes, this magazine is for you. Keep the fire burning!

STEPHANIE B. LEDESMA

Hannah wearing black ARENA CARBON FLEX VX; Miguel and Kirsten wearing ARENA CARBON AIR; Miggy wearing ARENA AQUAFORCE FUSION Terrence wearing ARENA PINK LINE AQUAFORCE LIGHTNING; Karla and Andrae wearing ARENA CARBON ULTRA; Duchess wearing ARENA GREEN LINE AQUAFORCE LIGHTNING

swimmer’s post race meal by Fia Batua, RND –CSN

Licensed Nutritionist Dietitian –Sports Nutritionist 09335463376 | aminabatua@gmail.com

AFTER A GOOD RACE, IT IS IMPORTANT YOU STAY HYDRATED. So make sure you drink water or sports drinks (like Gatorade/ Powerade/Pocari) during and after a race. Within 30mins -1 hour cool down, consume meal rich in carbohydrates and protein. Ratio should be 3:1 Carbohydrates to Protein: 3grams carbohydrates for every 1gram protein. Rice, potatoes, wheat pasta and breads are the best source of carbohydrates in a post race meal – the easier it breaks down, the better. Taking the right kind, and amount of carbohydrates will definitely help you refuel muscle. It is also vital to consume protein – which is 20% of the meal – because it enhance muscle reparation. (See illustration above) As you can see in my Post Race Meal plate, protein and fat comes together. Why? A 30grams cooked lean animal meat has 6% fat content. You may add a serving of Fat from healthy sources like canola oil, olive oil, olives, fish oil/fat, nuts and avocado. (1 serving: 1 tablespoon)

No time for meal preps or you need more flexible on-the-go post race meal? Go grab some of these balance meal replacements: • Milkshake • Protein shake with added milk • Yogurt • Peanut butter sandwich Again, it is important for you to train your body in Nutrition. It makes up 70% to a better performance! So, keep it up! FIA BATUA is a Registered Nutritionist Dietitian of the

Republic of the Philippines. She is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist, and a Certified Elite Fitness Coach. She received her professional Nutrition- Diet license in 2012. Fia credits her accomplishments over the last 5 years to her dedication to cross-fit training, weight lifting, functional freestyle training and her goal to recover, and refuel properly after a rigorous fitness schedules. You can email her at missfianutritionist.ph@gmail.com

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cannot compete and represent your school if they see that you have a failing grade.

2. PUT DOWN YOUR PHONE Scrolling thru your phones and checking all your social media accounts is very time consuming. You spend and waste at least an hour when you could have used that hour to do your school work.

3.CREATE A CHECK LIST OR A TO DO LIST It

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is very helpful for you to jot down all your requirements and reminders on a notebook or on a piece of paper and put it somewhere you can easily see. In that way, you would be constantly reminded of the things that you have to do and not regret missing any. Perhaps owning your own planner is a good idea.

4. MAXIMIZE YOUR EXTRA TIME Chances are

TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENT-ATHLETES by Mikee Bartolome AN AVERAGE STUDENT STARTS HIS OR HER DAY BY DOING YOUR MORNING RITUALS, EATING BREAKFAST AND GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL. You then attend classes until whatever your class schedule is then you go home or sometimes you spend a little extra time to hang out with your friends outside of campus. After that, you go home, you do your school work, and then you rest to prepare for another day. You can even add eating out with your family and friends or sometimes even staying out late in your day. This may seem easy but there is still a lot of pressure being given to students such as getting high scores on your exams, maintaining an average grade, and being able to balance all your other commitments. But you see, if all of these are already hard, try adding a sport to that mix. Being a student-athlete still does everything an average student does but unlike an average student, a student-athlete wakes up in the morning not to prepare for class but to get ready for morning training. He/she then spends at least 2 hours in training before going to class and still managing to insert eating breakfast. A student-athlete then goes on with his/her class schedules but instead having extra time to bond with friends, those extra

time are used to have some ample time to rest before afternoon training or to do school work. He/she then trains for another 2 or more hours before going home—tired as ever—then eat dinner do some extra school work and sleep. It is not advisable for student-athletes to stay up late given that they have to wake up early the next day for training. A student-athletes daily routine is twice as difficult as an average student and they also experience double the pressure from expectations to excel in your academics at the same time excelling in your chosen sport. That is why you have to specifically schedule and manage your time on what you have to do in order to keep up with the responsibilities being given to you. A trait a lot of athletes are having a hard time applying. It is one thing to do all of these, but a whole other thing to do it properly. So here are some tips that would help you to manage you time and make the most out of them.

1. KNOW YOUR PRIORITIES You are a student-

athlete, student comes first. Remember to never jeopardize your performance in class just because of your sport. Keep in mind that you

that you would be so tired when you get home and just go straight to bed and not be able to do your schoolwork that is why use your breaks and free time in between classes to do your home works. Instead of hanging out with your friends, go to the library and finish your school work or you could just invite your friends to go to the library with you and you can all study together.

5. LEARN TO SAY NO Of course you will have

friends who are non-student-athletes and would have more extra time in their hands and would want you to hang out with them but always go back to the first tip of knowing your priorities. You can always say no to them and they would surely understand it.

6. GET YOURSELF A BUDDY It is always

helpful when you have someone beside you that understands what you are going through and not make you feel bad about it. So have someone, a teammate or a friend perhaps that could constantly check up on you or give you a helping hand with your school works and other commitments. Remember to get yourself a buddy who is a good influence to you and not the opposite one.

7. TAKE A BREATHER ONCE IN A WHILE

Everyone has their breaking point and studentathletes are not an exception. Know when you are at the verge of your limit and do not be afraid to take a step back and let loose once in a while. Use you weekends wisely. Catch up on your family, your friends, and just make the most out of it. “If you don’t sacrifice for what you want, what you want will be the sacrifice.” Being a student-athlete requires a lot of sacrifice before being able to reach your end goal. So just enjoy what you are doing and trust the process. 3

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Open water swimming by Anthony lozada OPEN WATER SWIMMING IS TAKING YOUR AQUATIC SKILLS OUTSIDE THE CONFINES OF THE TILED FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE SWIMMING POOL TO LAKES, OCEANS, BEACHES AND RIVERS. The freedom, beauty and challenge that you experience from swimming in these bodies of water can be exhilarating but dangerous if you are not properly prepared to handle the different scenarios you will encounter as you swim open water. Here are some of the challenges that you will encounter: HAVE THE PROPER STROKE TECHNIQUE AND COMPLETE OPEN WATER SWIM SKILLS. A correct, efficient and strong stroke technique together with a complete stockpile of open water swim skills( sighting, drafting, maneuvering, breath timing, stroke gliding, swimming through strong waves, etc) are crucial to conquering and enjoying your first and succeeding swims. The proper stroke technique will allow you to efficiently(lesser strokes) move through the water as you take advantage of a longer distance per stroke ratio. A strong swimmer will be able to power through strong waves, currents(rough water) and swim out of whirlpools which are common causes of triathletes not meeting the cutoff times and not allowed to continue with the race. Finding the right swim teacher for beginners with zero knowledge or a stroke mechanic for those who already know how to swim is very important because your safety will depend on the expertise of these professionals. Not all swim teachers or even coaches can effectively prepare you for open water swimming. A lot of education goes into teaching open water swimming so take into serious consideration the reputation and track record more than the credentials of these professionals. An effective educator must be able to explain to you clearly how the biomechanics of the stroke work and how these are used in open water swimming. PROGRESSING FROM SWIMMING POOL TO OPEN WATER. Swimming straight in a pool is easy because you have underwater floor markers to guide you. In open water it’s either swimming over the beautiful coral reefs with colorful underwater life or pitch black deep water that can get you disoriented and hyperventilating. The increased buoyancy, distance(continuos swimming) and less pulling resistance will definitely make you feel awkward and mess up your stroke technique.. Make sure you incorporate Sight-breathing in your swim sets

in the pool. Sight-breathing will slow you down and make you fatigue faster because of the lowering of the hips as you raise your head to sight-breathe. One lap or one straightaway in the pool may range from 25 - 50 meters. The time for you to cover this distance may range from 20 secs. - 2 minutes. One straightaway in open water may be from 400 meters to as long 2 kilometers. So get used to swimming non-stop for 8 minutes to a minimum of 1 hour in your pool swims. The question of “Are we there yet?” regularly run through your mind if you’re not used to swimming continuously for this long. It will help if you have a playlist of songs that has the same beat as your stroke rate so that it keeps you engaged and entertained. Some swimmers prefer to wear Trisuits or even wetsuits for cold water swims. Make sure you also practice/train with these in your pool workouts. Swimming with these types of suits will make you work harder because the suit restricts your movements most especially your arm strokes. WASHING MACHINE EFFECT SWIMMING. Swimming close to each other and literally rubbing not just elbows with swimmers around you can also make you hyperventilate and fatigue much faster. This experience will also force your stroke technique to be less effective and useless. This is because we are used to having our own space or lane during our pool training. Getting kicked in the face, getting your goggles dislodged or loosing your way because other swimmers are pushing you. Swimming off course even with an effective sight-breathing skill will always happen most especially if you need to avoid slower swimmers, rounding buoys or even if you unfortunately follow a group who’s also swimming off course. Learning how to properly swim or crossover another swimmer during a race without unduly impeding the progress of the other swimmer observes courtesy and safety for both of you. You would not want somebody to just swim over you and push you underwater. You have to learn how to use you hands like “rudders” upon entry. This will help you steer from left to right in seconds in order to avoid hitting somebody or get out of the way of somebody hitting you. These are just some very important tips that you can do and practice. Please make sure you find time to practice these in open water at least weeks before you race. So that you will have enough time to make adjustments in your training program. The trip will surely be worth it and safe if you go as a group rather swimming alone. 5

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FINDING THE PERFECT COLLEGE FOR YOU by Mikee Bartolome or not you would need to apply for dorms or if going back and forth from your home is more convenient for you.

THE PERFECT TEAM

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This factor is a special one for us athletes. Even before the class starts, you will already be able to meet your potential teammates. It may be through meets, through recruiting instances, or they maybe your club teammates. So just like when you enter a campus, meeting your potential future teammates may feel as if you are really comfortable with them or it may be an awkward encounter. Take note of these things because these are the people that you will spend most of your days with during the coming school years because as some may say, first impressions matter.

NOT TOO FAR FROM NOW, THE FIRST BATCH OF STUDENTS WHO ARE UNDER THE K-12 PROGRAM WILL BE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND WILL SOON VENTURE IN TO COLLEGE. Although as early as now, they would have been in the midst of applying to different universities and colleges plus taking entrance exams here and there. You see, choosing the perfect college is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life for it will determine the path that you will take after your educational career. Each university is different from the other, giving you a different experience based on which one you choose. Fortunately, there are hundreds of universities and colleges to choose from throughout the whole Philippines. But how do you know which school is the perfect fit for you? As I said, it is one of the biggest decision you will make in your life and so you have to really think about it and analyze all factors. To help you, here are some things you might want to consider when choosing the school that will be your home for four to five years, if not more.

THE PERFECT COURSE

When choosing the perfect college you should first consider whether your choice of course is being offered in the school. Also, do a little more research on your choice of course offered. You see, chances are that the course you want will be offered in multiple universities so just take your pick on the best schools that

offer them. Luckily, the senior high students already have an idea to what course they would want to pursue because of the specific track they have chosen when they entered Grade 11 so maximize that advantage. A tip when choosing a course: choose the ones that interest YOU. Remember, you will be the one studying that course for at least 4 years and eventually that will be your line of job and you do not want those years to be full of what ifs and regrets just because that is not really the course you wanted. If you are still not too sure of the course that you want then consider schools that offer a wider range of courses similar to yours, in that case, it will be easier for you to shift courses with less or no units wasted since you are still in the same university.

THE PERFECT CAMPUS

Some universities just have this feel of when you enter the campus it just feels like home. Like you feel that it is the prefect campus for you. So go ahead, find time in your schedule to visit the potential campuses that may be you next home. Check out the buildings, the classrooms, the tambayans, and the food places. Also, check out the different facilities such as the gym or the swimming pool since that would be your training ground for the next four to five years. Being able to visit the campus prior to entering college will also help you to figure out how far or near it will be from your home so you could decide whether

But then again, you could not rely your decision solely on the first encounter so what you can do is to keep an open mind and listen to the things they could offer you such as scholarships, academic assistance, sports assistance, work ethic development, and etc. You could also visit collegiate competitions such as the NCAA and UAAP to see firsthand what these schools can bring during competitions and to see their achievements as well.

THE PERFECT CROWD

This is not the priority when choosing the perfect university for you but it is equally important. The perfect crowd does not necessarily mean your high school classmates and friends because you do not need to go where they will go. The crowd depicts the entirety of the whole university. College, whether what school it is, consists of very diverse set of people that you may or may have not encountered before. Look for a school that would help you grow and not just let you stay in your comfort zone. Be open for change because college should be a glimpse of the real world. Look for a school that challenges you but at the same time will leave you to become a better and more mature person after. Finding the prefect college for you is not an easy decision, but we hope you consider these factors when choosing one. Also, you have your parents and other family members to help in deciding on where you would go. But always remember, it is you who will go to college and not them so the final decision will always come from you. After all, it is your future. 9

AT A YOUNG AGE, SOME ATHLETES ARE ALREADY BEING GROOMED TO BECOME THE CHAMPIONS THEY WERE ENVISIONED TO BE. On the other hand, there are some who just tried the sport out of nowhere but eventually felt the extreme eagerness to pursue it and to make it part of their everyday lives. Both might have two different starts but what do they have in common? The drive – the passion. And this fire within each athlete makes them achieve the unimaginable. In the end, athletes are not just athletes – some of them are professionals, businessmen, parents, students, etc. Life may be challenging considering the need to run each of their lives smoothly while pursuing the sport they love, but one thing’s for sure – hard is not in their vocabulary as long as they are living their dreams, doing what they love. Now that it is UAAP season once again, let us commend how each student-athlete overcome each day of challenging school-training-school-training schedule as they, at the same time, pursue the sport they love while trying to excel in their own craft.

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TERRENCE XAVIER A. DELVO

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST-MANILA

“Every game is an opportunity to measure yourself against your own potential”- Bud Wilkinson

Just like other athletes, his life as a swimmer has been filled with ups and downs since he started. He would never forget how an accident threatened his swimming career last 2015. His right arm was fractured and was told that recovery process would take 4-6 months. “That was the lowest point of my life. I missed the competitions and the water,” he recalls. But this downfall did not hinder this young athlete from pursuing the sport thus, after recovering for just more than 2 months, he became more passionate about swimming. In 2017, he stamped his name in the history of national swimming when he placed third, together with his teammates, in a relay event during Palarong Pambansa 2017. Aside from that, he stood out as one of the most outstanding swimmers during

NCR Palaro 2017 and as one of the elite swimmers during the 2017 Philswim Long Course Swimming Championships. As one of the new members of UE Junior Red Warriors, he makes sure to train hard so that he can contribute to their team points. His seniors have also been helping him since he started by giving him advice and sharing some techniques to improve his time. What makes him more motivated is the presence of his family behind him. Among everyone, he shares that his mother is his number 1 supporter, “My mother always makes sure that in every competition she is there to support me. And in return, I always give my best and make sure that in every competition we always bring home medals.” To his mom, win or lose, he will always be a victor. Terrence will forever be grateful to all his past and present coaches for whatever he is now,” I would like to take this opportunity to thank Coach Ahli Frigillana of University of the East – Manila for giving me the opportunity and privilege to be part of his team. And to all my previous coaches who motivated and saw the potential in me to become a good swimmer, thank you.”

MARIE DOMINIQUE C. DUMA

ADAMSON UNIVERSITY

“For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength” College, indeed, brings drastic changes to one’s life. For Duchess, as her friends and family fondly calls her, it made her ordinary student life extra special with her reinvolvement with athletics. College brought her back to the pool. She started swimming on fifth grade up to second year high school but stopped until she was invited to be part of the pioneer swim team of Adamson University. College revived her love for the sport. Duchess grew up in a family of athletes. She has brothers who are into taekwondo and a sister who also swims. They were the ones who encouraged her to be athletic as well. She admits outright that her swimming career is not as brilliant as how others built theirs but for her, more than any other stage recognitions, she achieved something more valuable. “I did not win much while I was beginning but I guess more than the medals, the self-confidence and friendships I gained has much worth,” she shares. One of the important lessons swimming taught Duchess was that her biggest competition is herself. This is why she pushes herself hard enough to achieve the goals she set. Swimming made her stronger and more disciplined. “I have learned that

life has a lot of struggles but we can overcome those. It’s just a matter of choice,” she says. Being a student-athlete required her to pull herself out of her comfort zone and made her the independent young athlete she is today. What really makes her feel a champion are her number one supporters, her family. “Every one in my family has nurtured me with strong values no one can take away,” Duchess claims. Despite being the youngest in the family, she shares that she feels as important and as fortunate as her older siblings. Their big family is always cheering for her during competitions. This surely makes her more inspired as she faces yet another challenge in her college life – the UAAP competition. As she gets closer to UAAP swimming competition, she commits herself to intense trainings. It is her aim to win and to bring honor for her alma mater. At the same time, as one of the eldest members of the team, she expects that camaraderie within the team would strengthen not just during training sessions but also, outside the pool. Working with people who always got your back makes tough times lighter and bearable. This, she believes, is their key to the victory they are aiming.

TERRENCE AND DUCHESS (WEARING PINK AND GREEN LINE AQUAFORCE LIGHTNING)

TERRENCE DEVELOPED HIS PASSION FOR SWIMMING THROUGHOUT THE YEARS AFTER HE STARTED AT AGE 9. The First taste of victory drove him into being the student-athlete he is right now. From a typical kid who just wanted to learn how to swim for leisure, Terrence is now part of UE Junior Red Warriors who will soon swim their way to the top of UAAP Season 80 swimming competition.

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JOSHUA MIGUEL ALVARAN UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS “Work ‘til your idols become your rivals” MIGUEL STARTED AS A TYPICAL TEEN WHO JUST WANTED TO SWIM FOR PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT BUT EVENTUALLY LEARNED TO LOVE THE SPORT. For him, swimming is very rewarding and it improves him more than he imagined it would the first time he thought about trying it. “(Swimming) develops my time-management skills, determination, and competitiveness because I have to balance my academics and sport so I can still excel in both,” he says.

MIGGY AND HANNAH (WEARING BLACK CARBON FLEX VX)

He has been swimming for five years. Among all his swimming competitions so far, he finds his experience during the last National Long Course Championships most memorable. During that competition, together with the other elite swimmers of his age, he qualified for the finals of two events for the 13 and over category. Some of his major achievements include being a medalist for the National G-League Championships, and getting a silver medal during Hong Kong Mantas 2015. His performance was also recognized in ISM Manila Spring Meet 2017 when he was regarded as the Highest FINA Point male awardee.

He may be one of the youngest in their team but he knows how he could possibly be of help in pulling UST Tigersharks to the top, “I’ve done my part in training so I could perform well in UAAP and to contribute points. Even though I’m one of the youngest, I could still be a good example by being a disciplined athlete.” His seniors, he shares, has always been there for him as well as he little by little adjusts to the new environment he’s in. Also, he is vocal about how great he felt to be in a team where each member believes in each other’s strengths. For Miguel, UAAP would be the biggest competition he would be joining in. This makes him very much excited and inspired at the same time. As he is about to go through another milestone in his swimming career, he got his family behind him, “My parents always make sure that I get what I need such as proper diet, transportation, financial support, have the right gear, and they always remind me that they are proud no matter what.” This, together with the support he gets from his coaches and teammates will surely lead him to achieving his goals for himself and for his team.

HANNAH DRELYN I. SANCHEZ NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” HANNAH HAS BEEN SWIMMING SINCE SHE WAS FOUR YEARS OLD. In her entire swimming career so far, she always looks back to the time when she competed for a regional swimming competition last year wherein she bagged gold medals in all her seven events. Her years of hard work as an athlete really paid off. These seven gold medals served as her ticket for Palarong Pambansa this year where she won six medals in total – one gold for 100-meter butterfly, silver medals for 50-meter breaststroke and 100-meter freestyle, and bronze medals for 50-meter butterfly, 200-meter freestyle relay and 200-meter individual medley relay. Swimming truly changes lives. As for this young athlete, swimming now serves as her saving grace as she continues to take care of her health after a life-threatening operation she had back when she was three years old. She shares that her condition back then could’ve led to cancer or a more serious condition and that it was a good thing there was an early detection. “I believe this is my second life and I thank God for giving me a chance to live. I know that he has a purpose for that – it is to give Him glory through my swimming,” she says.

Of course, the student-athlete life is never easy. She would wake up at around three in the morning to make sure that she’s ready for their 4:00AM training. The schedule is hectic, the trainings are tough but behind her is a solid foundation which will never let her stumble – her family. “My family supports me by praying for me every time I have competition and they accompany me in all of my competitions especially if it’s out of town,” Hannah shares when asked about her family. As one of the new members of National University’s swim team, she makes sure that she invests enough time for trainings so that she can perform well for their team. She has her mind focused on their goal – to perform their best to become the best. For her first UAAP swimming competition, she does not want to expect too much but she will surely perform her best and will not let her newfound family down. As she puts it, “we will do our best for the glory of God and for our alma mater!”

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ANDRAE MIGUEL P. POGIONGKO UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN “Don’t quit! You’re already in pain, you’re already hurt. Get a reward from it!”- Eric Thomas Andrae may be a newbie in their team, but his experience as a swimmer shows otherwise. He has been swimming for 10 years now. In that span of time, he was able to contend in renowned swimming competitions locally and internationally. He is one of the record holders of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) swimming competition. Up to now he holds the leading time for 50-meter, 100-meter, and 200-meter butterfly events. Among his other major achievements were being a medalist for Southeast Asian (SEA) Age Group Swimming Championships back in 2012 and 2014.

has been an athlete made juggling of his everyday load easier. Swimming really helped him learn how to have a better grasp on time management. Aside from this, he has supportive parents who keeps him on track all the time. “My parents are a big help in my career as a student-athlete because they always remind me about what I want to achieve when I lose my focus sometimes,” says Andrae when asked about his family.

Yes, he is not new to intercollegiate competitions like UAAP. Back in high school, he used to compete under La Salle Greenhills (LSGH) for NCAA. Here he developed the sense of camaraderie, an important factor needed as college athletic teams go through their mostawaited annual intercollegiate competition. Now that he is already in college, he recognizes how important it is to be more organized. Here he shares his secret to make his life schedule intact, “I manage my time by planning everything out on Sunday so that my whole week will be organized.” The span of time he

With the guidance of his UP Varsity Swim Team coaches and seniors, Andrae will surely add up to his school’s goal to claim victory. “I know that we can achieve our goals, guys. All we need is the proper mindset and to stick together as a team from start to finish.”

CARLA LOUISE D. JAURIGUE DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

“Nothing worth having comes easy” CARLA HAS BEEN SWIMMING FOR 10 YEARS. She will never forget her early years in the water when she would go to a nearby pool with her yaya, who happens to be her first swim teacher. Never had she thought then that those days, when she would just fondly go out and enjoy the water, would lead her to the swimmer she is right now. In her swimming career so far, she considers qualifying for the Philswim long course and short course in 2016 as a major achievement. Those events tested her limits. She shares how close it was to one of her college entrance examinations. Few weeks from then were tough – she had to sacrifice some of her training time in preparation for the exams yet she still managed to show up for her events and swim her heart out. “I didn’t have much training and I was not confident but I pushed myself and got the results I wanted,” says Carla. Indeed, this sport brings out the best in every athlete. For Carla, swimming made her hardworking, patient, and well-disciplined. All these, she tries to embody as she faces every day as a student-athlete. “Balancing college and collegiate swimming isn’t going to be easy, but the first of those things is what I want

to pursue in life, and the other gives me a sense a fulfillment,” Carla shares when asked about her college life. As things get tougher for this young athlete, she knows for sure that there are people behind her who got her back all the time. The first group on the list of course are her parents who never fails to support her from the very first day she imbibed swimming in her life. Her dad serves as her anchor as she continues to push herself to the success she aims for as a swimmer. On the other hand, her mom never fails to console her as she goes through tough times. Carla will surely feel more inspired as she finds a new family in the form of her college teammates. She recognizes that despite the excitement brought by this new environment, there will be more challenges to overcome, “I expect that the student-athlete life in college isn’t going to be the same as it was in high school. There will be more requirements, more sleepless nights, and even more unintended discouragements—but I feel more comfortable knowing that my teammates are overcoming the same challenges as I am, and that we will be helping each other along the way.”

ANDRAE AND KARLA (WEARING LIGHT BLUE CARBON ULTRA)

Before settling for college, he had the privilege to be part of the junior elite swimmers who were sent to Santa Clara California, USA for a training camp under the supervision of Santa Clara Swim Club Head Coach John Bitter. A whole month of training in the US and new swim workouts under his home team in Valle Verde made him mind and body ready for the UAAP challenges.

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MIGUEL KARLO BARLISAN ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY #BeTheBar #ByAllMeans SWIMMING STARTED TO BE IN MIGUEL’S LIFE AT AGE 4. He used to swim as cure to his asthma back when he was younger. Little did he know back then that the sport, which in his words was just forced into him at first because of his health condition, would be something he’d do at an athletic level.

MIGUEL AND KIRSTEN (WEARING MINT GREEN CARBON AIR)

In his 13 years of swimming experience, he was able to prove that he is someone to watch out for. At the local level, he has been a consistent record holder in National College Athletic Association (NCAA) swimming events for years. In the same competition, he was named as the Most Valuable Player in 2016. Miguel was also the former team captain of his high school team, De La Salle Greenhills swim team. Not only was he able to leave a mark in national competitions here in the Philippines, but also in international meets. Some of his achievements include being part of the Philippine team competing for SEA AG from 2013-2017. In these events, he bagged medals for freestyle and relay events. All his international achievements, he offered to the country. Growing up as a student-athlete, he makes sure that he applies the discipline he learned from swimming in the other aspects of his life especially in academics. He

recognizes how challenging it is to try having a balance between being a student and an athlete at the same time. Despite these, he makes sure that everything in his life is in a perfect rhythm, “Swimming teaches me discipline – through trying to have the perfect stroke and bringing it to academics by trying to do as perfect as I can. Swimming has taught me to be diligent and to become a perfectionist.” Now that he is in college, life as a student-athlete goes to a whole new level but he knows for sure that he is not alone as he tries to fit in to the new environment he is in. To him, his seniors are contributing a lot as he transitions to college. “In training they would always push me to my limits to be the best and correct me when I do something wrong. I always believe that they is something to learn especially my seniors being Aldo Batungbacal and Jessie Lacuna. There is always something to learn every day with them,” he shares. For sure, this young athlete is ready to face a new chapter of his swimming career. He’s been training a lot and was even part of the junior elite swimmers who were invited to Santa Clara California, USA for a training camp under Santa Clara Swim Club’s coaching staff. With this, he will surely contribute to his team as they all aim for a 4-peat UAAP championship.

KIRSTEN ROBYN S. TAN DE LA SALLE SANTIAGO ZOBEL

“The best way to hone our God-given talents is to share it to the best of your ability.” KIRSTEN STARTED SWIMMING WHEN SHE WAS 8 YEARS OLD BACK IN VIETNAM. For her, swimming was initially a form of leisure – something that will give her something to do amidst her academic life. But just like other avid swimmers, Kirsten unconsciously fell in love with the sport and made it part of her daily routine.

skills better. What she likes as well about being into swimming are having a chance to hang out with her teammates and socialize with other athletes from different teams. To her, it is also important to know about what other student-athletes are up to and to learn from them as well.

Some of her achievements as a swimmer are awards from international sports competitions such as Bangkok Patana Invitational and The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) games. Locally, Kirsten has also joined prestigious swimming competitions including Long Course Nationals where she was recognized as the Highest FINA Achiever Awardee with the six medals she garnered in all her events. In Palarong Pambansa this year, she also excelled and got 1 silver and 3 bronze medals.

Now that Kirsten’s game is up to a higher level she knows that greater preparations are necessary. Although the pressure is high, she still pushes herself to achieve her personal goals and to perform well for her new team. “It feels great to be part of a big team but at the same time I feel nervous being the youngest member and being only 12,” she shares. Being with her sister in the same team, she hopes, will make adjusting to the new environment easier for her.

For Kirsten, swimming is more than just the pleasure of getting over numerous laps in the pool and ending up victorious. The sport makes her better physically and mentally. “Swimming teaches me patience, perseverance, humility and discipline. It has taught me that to achieve my goals, I must be willing to sacrifice and put time and effort into the sport,” she opens up. Being a swimmer even makes her social

As she prepares for UAAP Season 80, she keeps in mind that she swims not only for herself but also for her family who never failed to support her all throughout and for her coaches who groomed her to be the student-athlete she is now. As for her teammates, she feels excited to build new memories for the new chapter of her swimming career, “Thank you for the warm welcome. I had a great time and I look forward to winning this year with you.”

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UST UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS “We are more determined to fight and rise up as one.”

ADU ADAMSON UNIVERSITY “We will make sure that this upcoming season, we’ll surpass our achievements in the past.” HEAD COACH: Gavino T. Roxas Jr. TEAM CAPTAIN: Sean Ortega TEAM MEMBERS: Ghail Arguelles, Marie Dominique Duma, Nicole Machiavele Incapas, Norveen Cagampan, Kelvin Coronel, Wess Gallego, Sean Ortega, Sandro Poquiz, Jan Henrick Ramos What is your team’s most remarkable achievement and why? Everyone’s improvement is the most remarkable achievement of our team. How much, do you think, did your team improve compared to last year? We will make sure that this upcoming season,we’ll surpass our achievements in the past. 16

HEAD COACH: Agot Alcantara, Cyrus Alcantara TEAM CAPTAINS: Meg Sanchez and Jux Solita MEN’S TEAM: Chino Agngarayngay, Michael Aguirre, Miggy Alvaran, Ian Bailon, Mike Bunag, Mico Castillo, Kyle Celestial, Rois Custodio, Alvin Dela Cruz, Denver Dy Penting, Fitz Hofer, Jae Magbalot, Allen Miranda, Aron Romey, James Uy, Angelo Vitug WOMEN’S TEAM: Ann Abanilla, Trina Agualo, Yvette Bailon, Thea Belen, Sam Cambronero, Nikka Capistrano, Naomi Corpuz, Chloie Cruz, Ana Dela Cruz, Chelsea Duran, Zsa Gatchalian, Pam Guillartes, Issa Gubat, Zam Hilarion, Chesca Jahrling, Danica Locsin, Celyn Parco, Cacai Regidor, Anika Relliquete, DJRivera, Gic Saavedra, Sky Tan, Patricia Tee, Jana Toledo, Julianne Torres, Leslie Yap What is your team’s most remarkable achievement and why? It’s not always easy to wake up with determination, to train wholeheartedly until the last spurt of energy and adrenaline is depleted, and when everything seems to fall apart; we do it anyway, and we consider this as our daily achievement. How much, do you think, did your team improve compared to last year? We are more determined to fight and rise up as one.

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ADMU

ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

“..the team continues to strive for greatness, aiming, still, for the championship this season.”

“We managed to reinforce our team with some new faces whom we know that can deliver...”

HEAD COACH: Archie Lim, Candice Esguerra-Federiso ASSISTANT COACHES: Krystal De La Cruz, Sherwin De La Paz, Gab Meneses and Patricia Dizon TEAM MANAGERS: Chelsea Aguirre, Victor Datu, Gian Diaz, Anya Ramos, Andrea Mañalac, Ryo Rodas, Bea Zamora and Jorel Santiago TEAM CAPTAINS: Aldo Batungbacal, Paolo Mutuc, Julia Balanag and Raegan Gavino MEN’S TEAM: Miggy Arellano, Drei Buhain, Miguel Barlisan, Aldo Batungbacal, Aki Cariño, Jethro Chua, Jessie Lacuna, Paolo Mutuc, Jeric Santos, Carlo Silva, Brandon Sing, Johann Sison, Joshua Taleon, Steven Tiu WOMEN’S TEAM: Julia Balanag, Bea Batungbacal, Hannah Castañeda, Jazmin Chua, Chloe Daos, Hannah Dato, Marga Delos Reyes, Dana Diaz, Raegan Gavino, Courtney Gray, Ariana Herranz, Andrea Ngui, Kristine Santos, Alliah Tan, Shayn Ting BOYS TEAM: Jacob Balanag, Tim Bernal, Richard Canlas, Gab De La Rosa, Paeng Dy, Kyle Gue, Ethan Inocencio, Rafael Isip, Matt Manguiat, Mikey Pile, Emmanuel Pineda, Wacky Santos, Charles Ticbaen, Russell Ting, Rian Tirol, Jolo Viovicente, Joshua Vitangcol GIRLS TEAM: Raffi Antig, Sarah Alvina, Portia Doragos, Nicole Eijansantos, Marga Estacio, Jes Francisco, Suzanne Himor, Nirel Ibarra, Marj Manguiat What is your team’s most remarkable achievement and why? The FAST Ateneo Swimming Team’s most remarkable achievement would probably have to be when we swept all three championship titles (Men’s, Women’s, and Boys’) both in Season 77 and Season 78. Although a sweep wasn’t achieved in UAAP Season 79, the season proved to still be an achievement for the entire team, since everyone worked hard to contribute as much points to the team, shattering a few records, producing ROYs and MVPs in the Men’s and Women’s divisions, and even UAAP’s Athlete of the year. How much, do you think, did your team improve compared to last year? One of the biggest changes the team faced this season’s the team dynamic. Many teammates graduated, and we recruited a lot of freshmen, too; so the team is both different, yet still focused on the same goal. With the new batch of freshmen, the future is bright and hopeful because their talent and hard work continue to motivate even the seniors. As we lost a lot of swimmers, most of the veterans had to step up.

HEAD COACH: Ronald Alejo Guiriba ASSISTANT COACHES: Bimboy Gonzales, Neil Banaag, and Glenna Estrera TEAM MANAGER: Alice Eduardo ASSISTANT TEAM MANAGER: Patricia Chunsim TEAM CAPTAIN: Leandro Faelnar and Nichole Evangelista

MEN’S TEAM: Christian Paul Anor, Abraham Arcilla Jr., Jay Campos Cabulit, Reymart Pras Cuaton, Reynald Santing Cullentas, Kevin Troy Dagum, Eathan Rae Dalde, Leeor Jon Lim Estrada, Leandro Arne Ness Faelnar, Jason Adrian Mayo Mirabueno, Dyrham Raga Palfrey, Miguel Raphael Adormeo, Dan Christian Resoso Leyba, Vince Andrie Tan, Jerico Loriaga Salas, Dave Angelo Hipos Tiquia, Joco Miguelle Galsim Delizo, Bebeboy Panquico, WOMEN’S TEAM: Nichole Evangelista, Frances Geri Baaco, Clinyl Mae Cayanan Chuateco, Loumeryn Pecho, Cindy Fernandez, Jan Mari Tapon Abad, Allana Linggon Sagubo, Julianne Cristine Alonzo Javier, Honey Mae Escarez, Francine Danielle Guiriba, Shakira Iglesias, Shaina Jones, Trisha Antiga Orit, Hannah Drelyn Sanchez, JUNIORS TEAM: Juan Carlos Tapon Abad, Saturnino Bungcasan Ajeto, Nicholas Suryc Sim Alcantara, Justin Albert Dangan Belarmino, Justin Estremos, Renz Guiller Laigo Gawidan What is your team’s most remarkable achievement and why? It is when we made our mark in some of the events last season. Getting in the podium and setting some new championship records. How much, do you think, did your team improve compared to last year? We managed to reinforce our team with some new faces whom we know that can deliver and bring honor to our beloved National University.

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DLSU

DLSZ

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

DE LA SALLE ZOBEL

“We are consistent in improving our points every year.”

“The swimmers will be showing significant improvements this year. ”

HEAD COACH: Evan Grabador ASSISTANT COACHES: Maxim Quilala and Teohdy Gaviño TEAM MANAGER: Emmanuel Calanog TEAM CAPTAINS: Benjo Narciso and Mikee Tablada

HEAD COACH: Garry Domingo ASSISTANT COACH: Noel Ilustre TEAM MANAGER: Lawrence Sahagun TEAM CAPTAINS: Jana Laurian and Sacho Ilustre

MEN’S TEAM: Benjie Gregory Narciso, Sage Franz Edward, Juan Miguel Narciso, Leon Red Silvestre, Jose Mari Ereñeta, Robby Agustin, Alnair Guevarra, Gamaliel Torres, Lance Williamson So, Fahad Alkhaldi, Alfonso Jose Bautista, Skyler Claveria, Joshua Benzi Yang, Rochmond Santos, Elijah Lizares, Neil Puyo WOMEN’S TEAM: Mickhaela Tablada, Mariah Noelle Panganiban, Mariel Andrea Carandang, Angelie Marie Jalauig, Ailsa Paz Agustin, Dara Clariza Evangelista, Mari Glycel So, Jhianna Gonzales, Emeryn Beatrice Ylen, Maggie Caryl Mendoza, Joanne Danielle Wan, Carla Louise Jaurigue What is your team’s most remarkable achievement and why? Coming to 4th place three years ago (2014) then comes back 1st runner-up last year 2016 & 2015 is one of our biggest achievemnts. How much, do you think, did your team improve compared to last year? We are consistent in improving our points every year. 18

BOYS TEAM: Sacho Ilustre, Yuri Ilustre, Jerard Jacinto, Raphael Santos, Franco Dela Rosa, Jose Antonio Dela Rosa, Jacob Ramos, Rafael Alava, Gabriel Alava, Andre Abacahin, Iñaki Emil Lorbes, Isaac Santos, Raphael Sacdalan, Gavin Ignacio, Luis Adrias, John Paul Elises, Marc Libarnes, McTracy Alindogan, Roman Cabreza, Bernard Cruz GIRLS TEAM: Nicole Pamintuan, Raven Alcoseba, Milcah Therese Mina, Bela Louise Magtibay, Kayleen Keh, Chrystelle Reyes, Jana Laurian, Janarie Macalalad, Jessica Laman, Juliana Burgos, Margarita Cabreza, Kara Mendoza, Dylan Tangan, Shannen Tan, Kirsten Tan, Katharyn Solic, Antonella Lanza, Alexandra Burog What is your team’s most remarkable achievement and why? Win the junior girls championship last year and having a lot of the swimmers qualified to represent the country in international meets such as the last edition of the ASEAN School Games, SEA Games, World Junior Swimming Championships. How much, do you think, did your team improve compared to last year? The swimmers will be showing significant improvements this year. More so, the swimmers who were able to train abroad earlier in the year.

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UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

“UP Fight isn’t just a cheer for us, It’s a way how we should approach life.”

“We have one common goal which strengthens each and everyone of us.”

HEAD COACH MEN’S TEAM: Noel K. Rivera HEAD COACH WOMEN’S TEAM: Bernardo Cavida ASSISTANT COACHES: Timmy Chua, Jiji Cordero and Marichi Gandionco (Volunteer coach) TEAM MANAGER: Susan C. Lara TEAM CAPTAINS: (Mens) Joshua R. Ranque and (Womens) Danee C. Torres

HEAD COACH: Ahli Frigillana ASST. COACH: Hillary Muyalde TEAM CAPTAINS: (Mens) Jowan Carlo De Veyra (Womens) Claire Anne Galang (Boys) Ronnel Alcantara (Girls) Ysabella Dee

VARSITY TEAM MEMBERS: Andrae Pogiongko, Hans Chua, Daniel De Guzman, Enrico Viovecente, Alliyah D’ Bayan, Bianca Reyes, Danica Garchitorena, Jennel Villanueva, Alessi Castro, Rafael Dela Torre, Gabee Torres, Alyssa Pogiongko, Tana Verzo, Dana Antonio, Lorenzo Abanilla, Joaquin Burgos, Josh Cainglet, Julius Constantino, Jan Del Rosario, Lans Donato, Carlo Doragos, Vincent Dy, Billy Lara, Derek Libadia, Lynwell Peña, Renzo Racadio, Jiego Santiago, Rafael Sta. Maria, Samuel Tan, Juneau Villanueva, Pricila Aquino, Je-an Cainglet, Tisha Dela Rosa, Kaye Magnaye, Coleen Marasigan,Trisha Oliveros, Corinne Pachecom, Kayla Taguibao, Jea Talavera, Nadine Tee Ten, Rafael Agtarap, Miguel Alava, Rydell Ayroso, Bryan Bibat, Dexter Lacuna, Alfred Rojo, Gian Berino, Mikee Alcover, Andee Beloso, Ariana Canaya, Kyla Mabus, Sean Garchitorena, Neil Aynera, Patrick Sajol, Jerem Esguerra, Christen Mercado, Monica Padilla, Joy Rodgers, April Bartolome What is your team’s most remarkable achievement and why? I think our most remarkable achievement is more than winning but how we are able to over come adversity year in year out with the uncertainty of funds for the team and lack of proper training facilities and equipment. Despite these numerous obstacles, we’re able to perform to a level that the UP Community can be proud of. UP Fight isn’t just a cheer for us, It’s a way how we should approach life How much, do you think, did your team improve compared to last year? We’ve improved much more this year because we started training for UAAP early and built a good foundation of training; A better swim program, and much more motivated swimmers. Another contributing factor is probably, the new recruits as well that have solid backgrounds in swimming.

MEN’S TEAM: Jowan Carlo Quizon De Veyra, Clifford Larioza Dizon, Jo Lester Puray Molina and Raymund Joshua Tobias Sevilla WOMEN’S TEAM: Tiffany Louise Manahan Concepcion, Claire Anne Arriola Galang and Frances Theresse Borja Sta. Ana BOYS TEAM: Ronnel Andrew Consumido Alcantara, Joseph Matthew Natividad Arca, Luis Miguel Ramos Bagus, Jose Gabriel Claro Balbuena, Kurt Daineill Acosta Bautista, Jio Vince Silvestre Chua, Jeremiah Martin Mercene Del Corro, Terrence Agu Delvo, John Patrick Paragatos Eligino, Wilfred Benedict Cañada Lazaro, Gabriel Clarin Maniguque, Arvin Joseph Villegas Medallo, Kenneth Benitez Mejillano, Jo Lander Puray Molina, Allen Wren Mercado Santos, Iohannes Cordero Tanchongco, Joshua Miguel Llave Zamora GIRLS TEAM: Jerielle Louise Esteller Barrientos, Jhycca Lenor Jimenez Bautista, Leichelle Dela Cruz Buenaventura, Shakira Salenga Calayag, Jamielyn Silvestre Chua, Ysabella Denise Lugo Dee, Jasmine Drew Pasamit De Leon, Julia Demi Pasamit De Leon, Princess Ibisate Domingo, Bridgette Geraldizo Gaviola, Beatrice Andrea Benitez Mejillano, Caycee Joy Sicangco Mendoza, Aliah Jae Cajucom Rementilla, Chyle Eira Orendain Sy What is your team’s most remarkable achievement and why? For this year, we won several off-season championship competitions for us to boost our moral in the upcoming UAAP Season. How much, do you think, did your team improve compared to last year? I can say that we improve a lot compared to last year because we are more focused and much eager to win this time. We have one common goal which strengthens each and everyone of us. 19

Gabriel Angelo Santos 10 years old

Team: MDSF Vikings Birthday: Nov 18, 2007 Favorite Event: Backstroke and breaststroke What I want to be when i grow up? Aerospace Engineer Person I look up to: My brother, Raphael Santos Hobbies: Playing Pokemon, Minecraft and collecting Star Wars stuff What I love most about swimming? Going places and meeting new friends.

Aiden Aris V. Andrey 6 years old

Team: Evangelista Aquatic Swim Team Birthday: January 10, 2011 Favorite Event: Breaststroke What do I want to be when I grow up: I want to be a Fireman Person I look up to: Sacho Ilustre Hobbies: Playing basketball, dancing and gymnastics. What I love most about swimming: I get to exercise daily and makes my body strong.

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Patriz jada arenas 8 years old

Team: Ateneo De Cebu - Magis Eagles Swimming Team Birthday: March 21, 2009 Favorite event: Butterfly and breaststroke What I want when I grow up: Pro Swimmer - Olympic Athlete Person I look up to: Jenny Thompson (USA) Hobbies: Swimming, crafting, reading, doing yoga and travelling. What I love most about swimming: Joining competitions and meeting new friends

Keisha Blair P. Asturiano 8 years old

Team: Flash Swim Club Birthday: January 7, 2008 Favorite event: Backstroke and breaststroke What I want when I grow up: I want to be a dentist Person I look up to: Nicole Oliva Hobbies: Scrapbooking, Lego building, watching musical movies. What I love most about swimming: Knowing how to swim can save a life!

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a swimmer 10 years old and below, email your answers to the above questions together with your photo to swim.mag.ph@gmail.com