June 13, 2025

Dear Dad: Paul Zamar hopes to emulate this trait of his father Boycie

Dear Dad: Paul Zamar hopes to emulate this trait of his father Boycie
Paul Zamar with his dad, Boycie | Photo courtesy of athlete's Instagram; Art by Mitzi Solano/One Sports

Should Paul Zamar encounter problems, he has his dad, Boycie, as a great example on how to handle such a predicament.

He admires the former national team and University of the East coach's patience, which the latter attributes to his faith.

Now that the younger Zamar was released by NorthPort, he could draw from the wisdom of his father, who tells him that God has a plan, and one must always trust it.

Paul shares more about the invaluable lessons he learned from his 59-year-old pop as Father's Day draws near.

 

OS: What’s the best advice that your father gave you?

Zamar: (Maging) God-fearing. Sabi niya, unahin mo ang Diyos bago ang ibang bagay. 'Yon ang in-instill niyang character sa amin.

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OS: What is one trait of your father that you would like to emulate?

Zamar: 'Yong patience niya. Kasi grabe ang patience niya, eh. Ilang beses na siyang naging coach ng mga teams. Magku-coach dapat siya ng isang team this year na hindi natuloy pero never ko nakita sa kaniya 'yong discouragement. Ang hirap naman ng ganoong klaseng patience. Sabi niya, 'Always pray na lang. God has a plan; trust his plan.'

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OS: Give a message to your dad for Father’s Day by completing the sentence:

Dad, I would like you to know that ____________.

Zamar: I would like you to know that all the things that you have taught me, I’m trying to do those with all my best. I hope I’ll make you proud one day.

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