MORE than her dynamic style of play, Sisi Rondina’s leadership will be a crucial element aimed at guiding the Choco Mucho Flying Titans to a dream finish in the PVL.
Despite their setback in the last All-Filipino Conference, where they narrowly missed snaring the championship against the Creamline Cool Smashers, Rondina remains optimistic about the coming centerpiece tournament reeling off on Tuesday (Feb. 20) at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.
The departure of key players like Bea de Leon, Dendez Lazaro-Revilla and Caitlyn Viray has created a void in the team, but the arrival of talented players such as Royse Tubino, Mean Mendrez, Mars Alba and Bia General is expected to more than fill that gap effectively.
Rondina expressed excitement about playing alongside her new teammates and showcasing their skills in a tournament that promises intense competition from 11 other teams, including two newcomers.
Having fully adapted to coach Dante Alinsunurin’s system and play patterns, the Flying Titans enter the AFC fray with utmost confidence. And Rondina acknowledged the importance of overcoming off-days and nights but stressed personal improvement, particularly in her weakest aspect — receiving.
Despite emerging as the top scorer and ranking high in various statistics after the semifinals in the last AFC, she remains focused on refining her skills.
“Sana, kasi maraming mga instances na pwedeng off. Maraming pangyayari na hindi natin alam pero siyempre mas pino-focus ko talaga kung saan talaga ako weak talaga, ‘yung receive ko. So, unti-unti, nag-i-improve naman,” said Rondina, who emerged as the top scorer (236 points). She also ranked third as the most efficient spiker (36.98 percent), placed ninth in serve (0.20 per set), finished No. 6 in digs (2.33 per set) and wound up the second-best receiver with 38.67 percent efficiency.
