Let's give Coach Chard a chance

Last night, when majority of us was sleeping, a news broke out that Coach Richard Del Rosario was named as the Acting Head Coach of The Bmeg Llamados. Honestly, I thought it was just a joke, but it looks lie it was true. Now the question is, why coach Chard? don't get me wrong, Coach Chard was descent. But is he ready? I just can't imagine him this early handling a PBA team, especially a popular team like the Llamados. Can he handle the ego of their superstar James Yap? Can this 2 time MVP be happy with the situation of their team? It looks like the SMC is experimenting the Llamados.

BUT this can also be a deja vu, remember 2004? when Ginebra assigns Siot Tanquincen as their coach. Many fans like me, showed their frustrations with the choice made by the management. To make it worse, in coach siot's first 5 games, no W was registered. But what happened? in that same conference, Ginebra won the championship. In fact, they've had a BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONSHIP  campaign.

The point is, we can give coach Chard a chance. A chance to prove his worth, he can be the man for this job, there's no harm in trying. Maybe, he is the coach the Llamados is waiting.

Goodluck Coach chard!

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

The Ginebra Ginkings' switch: Will coach jong stay?

SOURCES:

Fidel Mangonon's tweet:

Malaya's Sport Article:

http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug26/sports4.html

So it's official, 2 days of speculations about Ginebra's head coach. We thought that "Jawo" may comeback. We also thought of having 2 head coaches. Now after Coach Jong's Text and Mr.Ramon Ang's confirmation, it's now safe to say that Coach Siot is the head coach of the Ginkings this conference. Congrats coach siot!

Now the issue is..

Will Coach Jong be an assistant for the Kings? If he does, it will be an admirable move by this humble guy. Allowing his protege to be the new head coach, gives coach jong a lot of guts of accepting it. And if that happens, it still the same Ginebra Coaching staff. Just a little change of having coach siot's philosophy will be implemented.

Will Coach Jong go to the Llamados? Mr. Ramon Ang also confirms of Coach Jorge being relegated back to assistant coach. The question is will the next head coach of Bmeg will come to its coaching staff, or they will get the the multi champion mentor Coach Jong?

What's your take?

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

2 HEAD Coaches?

Patricia Hizon's Tweet:

Fidel Mangonon's tweet:







Look's like the coaching issue of the Gin kings is now having a clear view. Earlier Ms. Pat tweeted that having 2 heads is better  than one. Now PBA's statistician confirmed that Coach Jong said in a text that him and coach siot will be the head coaches.

If you are really a Ginebra fan, you will be thrilled with the news, but at the same time you will be confused, who will call the shots? Do alternately method will be used?  What will happen if the two champion coaches  has different philosophies. Example,  last 3 seconds in the game who will take the last shot? Coach jong;s play wants Caguioa to take the shot, while coach siot's play wants Caguioa to be the decoy, then what play will be use?

If this is true, personally I WILL BE THRILLED. And I hope the 2 great coaches can do that new job perfectly.

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

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. "