IT was certainly a good way to start a Sunday, passing the time wth a couple of pretty volleyball players from F2 Logistics.

This was last Sunday morning at the Barangay NS Amoranto gym in La Loma, venue for the opening of the alumni sportsfest of the Eulogio Rodriguez, Jr. High School, alma mater of my sports editor and friend Ed Andaya You see, he asked if I could help invite guests for the opening ceremonies.

Fortunately, F2 Logistics was kind enough to accomodate my request when I messaged Earvin Uy, son of owner Efren.

And so came Sunday, F2 Logistics mianstays Ivy Lacsina and C.J. Woo were there early and we had a lot of time to pass while waiting for the teams to finish parading around the barangay.

Actually, NorthPort Batang Pier coach Bonnie Tan and former three-time Councilor Mayen Juico, daughter of former PATAFA president Philip Ella Juico also graced the event organized by the ERJHS Alumni Sports Club.

But of course, the two volleyball players from F2 were more in demand for signatures and photo ops.

First question I asked Ivy was on her alma mater, National University where she still had two more playing years but gave them up to turn pro.

At this time, NU had three losses already compared to last year’s immaculate record.

She believes that NU will still make it but adjustments need to be made as her absence had its effect on the team’s front line. No regrets though, Ivy said on her decision to turn pro.

As to the difference between collegiate and professional volleyball, Ivy and CJ both agreed that in the UAAP, it is enough you are a hard hitter.

In the pro league, they said you need to br more all around.

“May gulangan sa professional,” That was the way Ivy described the professional league here, and that is why she feels she has a lot of improvemrnt areas practically in all aspects.

Again, CJ nodded in agreement.

Regarding the swag moves of a lot of players, for CJ, it is her way of addressing her nervousness inside the court.

For Ivy, she said she will only do that if the opponents do it first.

And she added too that when it comes to games, she and her partner, the popular Deanne Wong, are in agreement, they set aside the relationship, no quarters given.

Ivy also would like to follow the path of Jaja Santiago, be an import in other countries.

CJ, meanwhile, is keen on shifting to TV production work after her playing career.

.I like the way these two girls handled themselves with the crowd, accomodating all the requests from the excited players.

In fact when she was asked to give her inspirational talk, CJ had a very practical advise to the young once players, that is, do not force themselves but simply enjoy the game.
We were lucky indeed, F2 Logistics seldom accomodates guesting requests but made this event an exception, and everyone was happy.

LOOSE CHANGE: I kidded Coach Bonnie Tan at the event. His problem is getting several coaching or consultancy offers from different schools. I told him it is better than no offer at all. And by the way, Tan said Diliman College coach Rensy Bajar will replace him in Letran in the next NCAA…

The night before, I was in Marboys Billiards Cafe in Parañaque City for the final day of the Amit Cup of billiards champion Rubilen Amit.

Good to see girls playing and guys watching. Next week, this will be my column subject.

Then last Monday, I had lunch with Jenel Frances, a national bridge player for the under-26 category. She taught me and my son JM how to play bridge at the Elks Club. My son learned, me, am still trying. By Lito Cinco

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