PERPETUAL Help has formally tapped alumni coach Adrian Bequillo to lead the Perpetual Altas Football Team as it returns to the National Collegiate Athletic Association for Season 100 this year.
Bequillo, currently an AFC-B licensed mentor with international coaching experience in Japan and Vietnam, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Men’s Football Team. Previously, he led the University of Perpetual Help System Jonelta – Biñan Football Team and won the Women’s and Boy’s Futsal Titles in the NCAA South in 2018.
Benquillo, who played for the Altas in 2011 and 2012 under coach Miguel Cajes, said that he wants to have a good fight in the NCAA when the Altas Booters return after a six-year leave of absence.
“Since my players are coming from different cultures, we are in the process of making adjustments for the system that I want for the team,” said Bequillo.
“Right now our players are from the grassroots’ program, going through tryouts to form a competitive team this NCAA season. What I can promise the Perpetual community is that we will give a good fight. We are not only preparing for this season, of course, but also for the upcoming NCAA seasons,” Bequillo added.
The team is inviting other football teams and clubs for friendly matches at the Molino Field to keep sharpening their skills.
The Perpetual Altas football team won the NCAA championship in 1990 under coach Rey Salonga, who is now a Barangay Councilor in Pamplona III, Las Pinas City. The second championship was in 1998, under coach Miguel Cajes.
