The Choco Mucho Flying Titans look to address early issues in their game after a 1-2 start in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
It’s been a shaky start for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference, even with the arrival and return of Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina.
After opening their campaign with a victory over the Akari Chargers, the Flying Titans have lost back-to-back games against the Cignal Super Spikers and Creamline Cool Smashers.
For head coach Dante Alinsunurin, the two defeats exposed clear areas that need immediate correction, particularly in first-ball control and decision-making during broken plays.
"Sa nangyari sa dalawang talo namin, malinaw na nakita namin 'yung pagkakamali namin. Kung ano man 'yung gusto namin mangyari sa loob ng court, doon talaga napatunayan na kailangan gawin talaga," Alinsunurin told reporters after Choco Mucho’s loss to Creamline.
Alinsunurin also pointed out that patience and composure have been inconsistent, especially in out-of-system situations.
"May mga chance talaga na 'yung pasensya namin nawawala. Pero sabi ko nga, it takes time naman para makuha 'yung gusto namin mangyari sa loob ng court," he explained.
"'Yung ginagawa namin pag out of system, 'yun lang more on kailangan lang namin i-adapt kung ano man 'yung sitwasyon namin."
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Despite the early setbacks, Alinsunurin remains optimistic, stressing that the long conference leaves room for adjustments.
"'Yung pagkatalo, doon kami matututo kasi itong liga naman na ‘to mahaba. Maraming pwedeng mangyari," he said. "Sa mga ganitong sitwasyon kailangan pa namin talaga mas ma-prove pa namin 'yung gusto namin sa mga darating na game."
Plenty of adjustments needed
Sisi Rondina likewise echoed the same issues for Choco Mucho, emphasizing the need for better rhythm and execution.
"Naiinip lang siguro kami and may mga bagay na nakukuha na sana namin 'yung rhythm pero nakakalimutan namin ‘yung lahat ng mga gustong mangyari ni coach," Rondina admitted.
The former league MVP emphasized the importance of fully embracing the adjustments Alinsunurin has been introducing, particularly the new techniques he has incorporated into their system.
"Ako ngayon nung bumalik ako sa indoor, ang dami kong natutunan sa new knowledge na naa-adapt din ni coach Dante. 'Yun 'yung kailangan namin pagtuunan ng pansin, lalo na sa amin ni Eya [Laure] at spikers."
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The Flying Titans will have a week to reset before they face the Capital1 Solar Spikers next Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.
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