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Ateneo Appoints New Coaches After Player Deaths
11 Jul
Summary
- New coaches appointed to support student-athletes after a tragic loss.
- Ateneo maintains commitment to healing and team support.
- Basketball team canceled activities to focus on physical and mental recovery.
Ateneo de Manila University has appointed Louie Alas as the interim head coach and Nico Salva as the new team manager for its basketball program. The university emphasized that these appointments are not a sign of moving on from the tragic loss of players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a recent team-building activity.
Instead, these changes reflect Ateneo's continuing duty of care toward its student-athletes. The university aims to support them as they navigate the emotional impact of their teammates' deaths. The Blue Eagles have canceled all overseas training camps and participation in local tournaments.
Their focus is now on regaining top physical and mental form. Ateneo's president, Fr. Roberto Yap, cooperated with a Senate probe into the ill-fated team-building activity on July 9. The university continues to prioritize the well-being of its athletes.
