FILE–Jaja Santiago throughout his stint with Chery Tiggo within the PVL. PVL MEDIA
MANILA, Philippines — Jaja Santiago skilled with the Chery Tiggo Crossovers however gained’t play within the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Convention in June resulting from a schedule battle.
The Crossovers on Friday night posted a video of the 6-foot-5 center blocker coaching together with her teammates and sharing her learnings from Japan V.League with the Saitama Ageo Medics.
“Now, she is actively sharing her skilled information and expertise with the workforce throughout coaching. We’re so happy with you, Jaja!” the workforce wrote.
Nonetheless, Chery Tiggo coach and workforce supervisor Aaron Velez informed to Inquirer Sports activities that Santiago gained’t be suiting up for the Crossovers quickly.
“Sadly she’s not (taking part in). Schedule difficulty,” Velez mentioned.
Santiago, who lately parted methods with Ageo Medics after 5 years, has but to reveal what’s subsequent for her profession.
Velez and the Crossovers mentioned they appreciated the presence of the 27-year-old center blocker, who was a part of the 2022-23 V.League season’s Greatest Six.
“It is extremely evident that Jaja has matured in and outdoors the courtroom. She encourages and offers recommendation to our senior gamers which are anticipated to guide the workforce,” the Chery Tiggo coach mentioned. “Jaja additionally conjures up the brand new gamers to have knowledgeable mindset which she exemplifies throughout coaching.”
“[It’s an] alternative additionally for us to catch up and bond. Chery Tiggo Crossovers is all the time a household to Jaja,” he added.
Santiago final performed within the PVL when she steered the Crossovers to their maiden skilled crown within the 2021 Ilocos Norte bubble, the place she additionally won the Convention and Finals MVP.
Chery Tiggo, which missed the semifinals of the 2023 All-Filipino Convention with a 4-4 report within the elimination spherical, will introduce 5 new gamers within the coming days.
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