SPORTS FEATURE
It can be seen that there was not much participation and trust during the times when the game of volleyball was not popular in Team Ateneo, until the right trainer came who guided and helped them to bring home the gold medal.
by Leendzey ArtillagaPICTURE AND CAPTION BY LEENDZEY ARTILLAGA
Roger Gorayeb is one of the people who popularized the game of handball in the Philippines through his talent as a good trainer to players from Ateneo.
He raised the interest of badminton in the Philippines by tirelessly guiding and teaching his players even though at first no one believed in him and supported until they had because of the team's skill and success.
It was difficult for him because at first no one trusted him so he had a hard time showing his ability to support him, until the day came when they won the gold medal and at the same time the support for him gradually increased .
But before he becomes a full-fledged coach, after he finishes his studies, he will work while extra coaching.
He was with the one and only Alyssa Valdez 'phenom' as one of his players and one of his children because he was with her for a long time as his coach at the university.
"I will make Alyssa the center of volleyball, but more than that happened because she became the center of the entire Philippines in the field of volleyball," Gorayeb said with smiles on his lips.
Despite the hardships he went through in his life and his dedication to being a coach, he was able to raise, shine and recognize the game of handball in the Philippines.