Dante Alinsunurin is the happiest man in Philippine volleyball as of late.  

The veteran coach is looking to win double titles with National University in the UAAP men’s volleyball and Choco Mucho in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference this month. 

Alinsunurin has been nothing but successful in calling the shots for both squads in the collegiate and the pro. 

While the Bulldogs booked their ninth straight Finals berth all under the guidance of Alinsunurin, the Flying Titans are heading to their back-to-back title bid since he also took over last year. 

With his coaching not success slowing down, Alinsunurin is buzzing with pride. 

“Siyempre unang una sa volleyball ngayon ako ‘yung talagang pinaka masayang tao. Nakuha ko ‘yung Finals [appearances] sa pro [in PVL] at saka sa [collegiate] in the UAAP,” Alinsunurin said. 

“Basta trabaho lang. Ang importante makatulong ako sa players, sa Choco Mucho, sa management. Kung ano man ‘yung pwede kong maitulong gagawin ko para maging successful ‘yung either school or ‘yung pro team na hawak ko ngayon,” he added. 

NU clinched the first spot in the UAAP Finals after taking down De La Salle in four sets on Wednesday, May 8, while Choco Mucho secured its second franchise championship berth after sweeping the PVL three-game semifinal. 

In all of NU’s past eight UAAP championship appearances, the Bulldogs lifted five trophies including a dream three-peat in the last six years. 

The Bulldogs are now awaiting the winner of the other semifinal pairing between Far Eastern University and University of Santo Tomas at press time. 

“Hindi naging madali ‘yung pagpunta namin sa Finals. Siguro sobrang promising pa rin ng team sana magtuloy tuloy,” he added. 

Meanwhile, the Flying Titans pulled off a massive upset win over sister team Creamline Cool Smashers for the first time ever. 

In 13 head-to-head matchups, Choco Mucho finally solved the puzzle to come out the better sister which eventually set them up in an All-Filipino championship rematch.