PVL: Chenie Tagaod targets to hold FEU delight into Rookie Draft

FEU Lady Tamaraws’ Chenie Tagaod right through the PVL Rookie Draft Combine. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

MANILA, Philippines — Chenie Tagaod seeks to are living as much as the golden requirements set by way of Far Eastern University stalwarts within the professionals as she vies for a place within the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft on Sunday at Novotel.

Carrying the Lady Tamaraws’ tradition, Tagaod hopes to practice within the footsteps of former FEU standouts who thrived within the PVL, together with Bernadeth Pons, Rachel Anne Daquis, Kyle Negrito, Gel Cayuna, Ced Domingo, and Rem Palma.

“What I can offer is to always give my best and apply everything I’ve learned from my time at FEU,” Tagaod informed newshounds in Filipino right through the Draft Combine final week.

“I want to learn even more, especially in the PVL, where there are so many veterans playing. I’m excited to grow as a player and also to apply everything I’ve learned at FEU.”

The all-around out of doors spiker additionally hopes to make trainer Tina Salak proud. Salak, herself a former PVL participant, is ready to take over as head trainer of Akari.

“She told us, ‘Whatever decision you make, just remember that you’re still part of the team.’ That’s all she said, and I really hope she’ll be proud of us,” mentioned Tagaod, who’s eyeing a PVL spot along teammates Jean Asis and Ann Monares.

Like her batchmates, Tagaod believes they’ve already fulfilled their roles at FEU, paving the best way for the more youthful era to hold on what they began after attaining the Final Four prior to now two UAAP seasons and pushing eventual champion National University to the prohibit prior to bowing out.

“I have so much trust in the younger players, especially with Coach T coming in. I really believe in the team, and I think there’s a good chance they’ll make the finals next year,” she mentioned.

As she prepares to take a large soar, Tagaod dedicates this daring transfer to her circle of relatives—and to herself—as she seeks enlargement past FEU.

“One of the biggest reasons I wanted to join the draft is to help my family. I also want to step out of my comfort zone, which is FEU. I kept wondering what I’d be like without it. I’m so grateful to FEU. There’s nothing more I can say—FEU is FEU. But now I want to move forward, challenge myself, and keep learning outside of my comfort zone,” she mentioned.