I've always loved the game of basketball. The grit, the grind, the dynamics, the teamwork, the physical and emotional aches and pains, the total package. I've always wanted to be involved with the game in any capacity. Luckily, in our pick up games in Dasmarinas Village, I've played with 5 among the 50 greatest PBA players of all time, including legendary imports such as Bobby Parks and Mr. 100% Norman Black and other well-known pros that are now coaching collegiate teams. I am so honored to have played with these guys in my lifetime.
So a window opened when a phone call from Noel Zarate came for an invitation to attend a Center Sports Communications (CSC) Seminar. So I did. I am a member of CSC Batch 8 that includes Pia Boren, Mica Abesamis, NCAA Barker Edwin Logina and Gretchen Malalad. From there, I've met my esteemed colleague in Kim Lesaca including Boyet Sison and Charlie Cuna.
At that time, everybody wanted to work in the broadcast booth of the PBA including Radio and as an aspiring sportscaster, who wouldn't? But there was no room, it was a full house. You have to fall in line with the rest for any position. A writing job was posted in our e-groups for the UAAP's official website – uaapgames.com. Our task was to write for a specific school of our liking. But I'm a red-blooded Bedan so I should be in the NCAA and why in the hell am I doing in the UAAP? A sportswriters challenge is to take on something that you are indifferent, and this was it. A Bedan in the UAAP. But hey, it is still basketball.
Covering the UE Red Warriors on Season 67 was my 1st ever assignment in College Basketball, though I've been following my Alma Mater's, the UAAP I should say was my first ever taste of real college hoops coverage.
It was easy for me to establish a relationship with the Red Warriors because Dindo Pumaren was my classmate from Grade School till High School in San Beda College. I knew what was goin on, and since I understand the game, I how to read the game plan and express it on paper. It was a first time for both of us. It was Dindo's first year Head Coach so goes with mine. It was a mutually beneficial relationship and I owe it to Dindo for my growth as a sports journalist. He made me understand the difficulties of coaching and the beauty of the game.
My exposure with the Red Warriors, as a fan in the NCAA and my familiarity with other UAAP teams made me an instant shoo-in for the 1st ever broadcast of the Collegiate Champions League in 2005. After years in the basement as a trial league, it now deserves its place in the airwaves. Thanks to Noel Zarate and Tin Tin Gamboa, my chance to be in the mainstream media as an analyst has been fulfilled. I was my first taste of the real thing. And that stint carried thru to my other inserts in the Global Destiny Basketball League and the 2006 National Basketball Conference.
So a window opened when a phone call from Noel Zarate came for an invitation to attend a Center Sports Communications (CSC) Seminar. So I did. I am a member of CSC Batch 8 that includes Pia Boren, Mica Abesamis, NCAA Barker Edwin Logina and Gretchen Malalad. From there, I've met my esteemed colleague in Kim Lesaca including Boyet Sison and Charlie Cuna.
At that time, everybody wanted to work in the broadcast booth of the PBA including Radio and as an aspiring sportscaster, who wouldn't? But there was no room, it was a full house. You have to fall in line with the rest for any position. A writing job was posted in our e-groups for the UAAP's official website – uaapgames.com. Our task was to write for a specific school of our liking. But I'm a red-blooded Bedan so I should be in the NCAA and why in the hell am I doing in the UAAP? A sportswriters challenge is to take on something that you are indifferent, and this was it. A Bedan in the UAAP. But hey, it is still basketball.
Covering the UE Red Warriors on Season 67 was my 1st ever assignment in College Basketball, though I've been following my Alma Mater's, the UAAP I should say was my first ever taste of real college hoops coverage.
It was easy for me to establish a relationship with the Red Warriors because Dindo Pumaren was my classmate from Grade School till High School in San Beda College. I knew what was goin on, and since I understand the game, I how to read the game plan and express it on paper. It was a first time for both of us. It was Dindo's first year Head Coach so goes with mine. It was a mutually beneficial relationship and I owe it to Dindo for my growth as a sports journalist. He made me understand the difficulties of coaching and the beauty of the game.
My exposure with the Red Warriors, as a fan in the NCAA and my familiarity with other UAAP teams made me an instant shoo-in for the 1st ever broadcast of the Collegiate Champions League in 2005. After years in the basement as a trial league, it now deserves its place in the airwaves. Thanks to Noel Zarate and Tin Tin Gamboa, my chance to be in the mainstream media as an analyst has been fulfilled. I was my first taste of the real thing. And that stint carried thru to my other inserts in the Global Destiny Basketball League and the 2006 National Basketball Conference.
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