July 21, 2025

Grethcel Soltones has nothing but praises for Coach O

Grethcel Soltones has nothing but praises for Coach O
PVL

Petro Gazz Angels coach Oliver Almadro was a calming presence on the sidelines.

This was what Grethcel Soltones said in the aftermath of a 28-26, 25-18, 25-13 win over Cignal HD Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Saturday.

Whenever the Angels commit an error, Almadro is always there to remind them to stay composed and, most importantly, smile.

Soltones, who starred in Saturday’s win at PhilSports Arena with 14 points, loves that side of Coach O.

“Palagi nire-remind samin ni coach na ‘one point at a time’ at ‘always smile lang’ kasi usually samin, kapag nagkamali naiinis na agad,” she said.

“So thankful kami na nandiyan si Coach O, na kahit wala siya loob sa first six, nandun siya, taga-sigaw sa'min na ‘smile lang, para gumaan.’ Kapag na-block, ‘sige lang.’

So far, it has been working wonders for the Angels.

In three games, the Angels only lost once, at the hands of the Creamline Cool Smashers no less on opening night.

But Almadro said it was a tough first three assignments for the team. That’s why this latest triumph is definitely a morale booster.

He deflected credit to his wards.

“What I said to them [was], they did it before, they can do it again. Kasi kalaban nila sa finals yung Cignal,” said Almadro, referring to the finals series between the two teams in the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference.

“It’s them. Kumbaga, taga-motivate lang ako. Taga-guide.”

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