PVL: Ann Monares hungry for extra growth forward of draft

MANILA, Philippines — Ann Monares, arguably the highest libero in a stacked 2025 rookie magnificence, gained’t pass over the chance for enlargement after a fruitful four-year occupation at Far Eastern University.

Monares guarantees to present her easiest at the defensive finish when she lands on a staff within the PVL Rookie Draft on Sunday at Novotel.

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“In the UAAP, I played as a receiving libero, so wherever I end up, I’ll give my best in that role. I want to improve even more and become better in that position,” Monares instructed the newshounds in Filipino.

Monares, some of the few liberos of the 2025 Draft Class, is armed with the wealthy historical past of FEU, which she helped to back-to-back Final Four appearances within the ultimate two seasons earlier than falling brief to eventual champion National University.

The 5-foot-6 Monares may be banking on her revel in enjoying for 3 other seasoned coaches beneath George Pascua in 2022, and Tina Salak and Manolo Refugia previously 3 seasons.

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Monares believes being beneath the tutelage of the 3 coaches made her PVL-ready.

“In my four years at FEU, I really learned a lot because we had different coaches over the years. Each one taught us different values and principles, and I want to carry all of that with me going pro,” mentioned Monares, the more youthful sister of University of the Philippines celebrity Joan.

““But if there’s one thing that stuck with me, I’m always staying hungry to improve that I can’t settle for what I already learned and keep my mind open and be willing to learn even more.”