Does Ginebra Kings needs a Coaching Change?

If the rumors are true, there's a big chance that Barangay Ginebra will have a coaching change. It still unclear whether the BGK coaching change will be Coach Siot, Coach Jawo, or just pure rumors and Coach Jong will remain.

Let me ask you guys, do BGK needs a coaching change?

Let us evaluate Coach Jong-Coach Siot tandem this season. The Ginkings did not win a championship this season, BUT  the team qualified to three semifinals appearance including one Championship stint, which for me is not a bad season for them. Actually a good season after they finish 2nd overall in this season. The proof is they rank 9th place out of 10 in the upcoming draft. Back to the topic, do they really NEED to change the coach?

Let us discuss the strengths and weaknesses of every coach:

Coach Jong:

• Strengths:

1. He has a good gameplan every game.
2. Despite the lack of big man, Coach Jong can adjust with the given situation.
3. A great defensive coach.

• Weaknesses:

1. 8-10 players rotation.
2. Not a good end game/last possesion coach. (proof: 3 conferences, he gave the last play to Eric Menk.)
3. Less trust to his rookies ( but now improving)

Coach Siot:

• Strenghts:

1. A good motivator
2. BGK fans love this guy
3. A good offensive coach.
4. His intense nature fits the BGK's game

• Weaknesses

1. Not a good coach if majority of his players are superstars.
2. Lacks poise
3. Prone to technical fouls

Coach Jawo:

• Strenghts:

1. There's no doubt Ginkings' fans miss this guy
2. Because of his nature, even the referees gets afraid
3. A really really good motivator.
4. If he comes back, the market of BGK will rise again

• Weaknesses:

1. His coaching style is too old school.
2. Just like coach siot, he is prone to technical fouls
3. full of RUST?

You'll be the judge.

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. " 

BASKETBALL DREAM: THE ROAD TO STARDOM

Let's admit not all of us has the chance to be a part of an elite league like the Philippine Basketball Association. Dreaming to be a professional player someday required skills, hard work, patience and popularity. But how come a child pursue with his dream?

I list some (personal) suggestions on how to have a chance to become a PBA player someday.

• AGES 5-10 YEARS OLD ( your kid)

1. Enroll in a good basketball clinic = every summer there are many basketball clinics around METRO MANILA. But how can you choose a good basketball clinic? TIP: Research for the clinic, if that clinic has a credible training team, if the venue is good enough and lastly, if their product have come a long way( like playing in PBA, UAAP, NCAA) then enroll your children in this clinic. GOOD CLINICS: MILO BEST( I've tried this camp until level 3, and man their training is INTENSE), COACH E Basketball Camp, Basketball Camps of popular basketball personality like Samboy Lim, Ronnie Magsanoc and Bobby Parks.
2. Enroll your children in a school that joins credible leagues in the Philippines like SBP, PASARELLE, UAAP, NCAA.
3. The school you chose has a good basketball program.
4. TRAINING (but don't let your child abandons his/ her studies) 

• 11-20 years ( You/Children)

1. As what I've said above, entering Schools with good basketball programs and is part of credible leagues is a good stepping stone for getting the ultimate goal. Sometimes being a good baller is nothing if your school is not keen on having a basketball program. And also, if the tournaments your school is joining is not that good, then your talent maybe wasted. ( Only small percentage of good basketball players succeed if their school has no love in sports especially basketball)
2.  Age of 17-20 is the time when you graduate HS and pursuing college life. Ofcourse, schools playing in the PCC, UAAP, NCAA are the main options but the league like NCRAA,  SCUAA, WNCAA(for girls), and some good leagues in the province is not that bad. 
3. Show your Mark!! The college basketball life is the time when you make your name, you need to show the coaches of professional teams that you are ready to play with the real men.

• 21 and above(You)

1. DON'T QUIT = Playing in the leagues like La Liga and PBA D-League will help you earn some good markets. 
2. TRY OUT = If you really want this, then you will try going to the team directly and join their try outs. 

As I mentioned, the road to stardom is hard but if you have patience, skill, hardwork and a little luck then maybe your the next PBA SUPERSTAR

note: This is only my personal suggestions. Feel free to comment

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "