Four statuesque and decorated athletes took center stage when Adamson University and Akari announced their all-women coaching team for the Lady Falcons in the upcoming season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
American coach Airess Padda, founder and director of Malibu Palms Volleyball Club, is the head coach. Joining her are assistant coaches Cherry Macatangay, Michele Gumabao, and Angeli Tabaquero.
Known for their exemplary accomplishments in Philippine volleyball, the all-star coaching team committed to steering the Lady Falcons to a stronger, more resilient finish in the upcoming UAAP season.
Present during the official introduction of the Lady Falcons new coaching team were Fr. Marcelo Manimtim, C.M., Adamson University president, and Fr. Aldrin Suan, C.M., director for athletics and recreation, together with top executives of Akari led by Christopher Tiu, chief executive officer, and Russell Balbacal, sports director.
Akari, the country’s top lighting and technology brand, has been supporting the university’s basketball and volleyball teams for three years now as part of the brand’s youth development and sports program. Apart from the UAAP, Akari also supports scholarship projects to reinforce their commitment to education.