Alessandro Lodi ended his seven-month tenure with Farm Fresh after steering the Foxies to their best PVL run yet in the 2025 Reinforced Conference.
Farm Fresh head coach Alessandro Lodi has officially ended his seven-month stint with the Foxies.
Lodi confirmed his departure through an emotional message on Instagram, thanking his players, staff, and supporters as he reflected on a stretch that ran from April 23 to November 30.
“An intense 7-month period comes to an end and it’s time to say goodbye to the Philippines and Farm Fresh Foxies,” he wrote. “To all my beloved players, my immensely supportive staff and to all those who unconditionally supported me and us in this journey goes my heartfelt thank you.”
Under Lodi, Farm Fresh reached new heights in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference, finishing 7–1 in the preliminary round—good for first place and the best showing in the young franchise’s PVL history.
Despite their impressive start, the Foxies' run came to an abrupt end in the quarterfinals at the hands of No. 8 Akari Chargers, who went on to win the bronze medal.
[ALSO READ: Lodi reflects on Farm Fresh's PVL Reinforced quarterfinal exit: ‘We take the lesson and move on’]
Still, Lodi chose to highlight the journey rather than the exit.
“We did some remarkable things, we grew, we celebrated and cried together; we lived our lives to the fullest,” he said. “We focused on our jobs and didn’t let anything affect our pride and confidence.”
He added that the Reinforced Conference “showed a team that fought, overcame obstacles, and left an undeniable positive impression.”
[ALSO READ: How Lodi’s data-centric system turned Farm Fresh into a strong PVL Reinforced contender]
Lodi’s departure leaves Farm Fresh preparing for another reset ahead of the 2026 PVL season. The Foxies have major pieces with them, such as Trisha Tubu, Ces Molina, Lorene Toring, Jolina Dela Cruz, and Riri Meneses.
—
Kiko Demigillo’s journey in sports storytelling began with a deep passion for games and athletes, which eventually grew into a full-fledged career.
Now a dedicated sportswriter, Kiko covers a wide range of beats for One Sports, including the PVL, UAAP, PBA, and various international tournaments.