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Ramil de Jesus finds fulfilment as DLSU coach for 27 years

Published May 6, 2025 01:06 am  |  Updated May 10, 2025 03:21 pm

At A Glance

  • Six Philippine presidents, eight Olympic cycles, from the 1998 centennial celebration to Carlos Yulo's Paris brilliance -- all of these years spanning the long tenure of Ramil de Jesus as the De La Salle women's volleyball head coach.
De La Salle Lady Spikers head coach Ramil de Jesus (UAAP Media)
De La Salle Lady Spikers head coach Ramil de Jesus (UAAP Media)

Six Philippine presidents, eight Olympic cycles, from the 1998 centennial celebration to Carlos Yulo's Paris brilliance -- all of these years spanning the long tenure of Ramil de Jesus as the De La Salle women's volleyball head coach.

The secret? De Jesus believes in two things: hard work and passion.

The famous mentor and star-maker on Taft Avenue is in his 21st finals appearance this UAAP Season 87, and he has no plans of slowing down.

“Siguro ano hard work lang ‘yon, kasi eto naman ‘yong passion mo as a coach,” said de Jesus after twice-to-beat holder La Salle downed University of Santo Tomas in four sets in the semifinals last weekend at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

“So, ‘yong maturuan mo ‘yong mga bata… mailabas mo ‘yong talent nila, once madala mo sa finals ‘yong mga bata parang ang laking fulfillment no’n para sa coach,” he added.

“Isa ‘yon ‘yong nagmo-motivate sakin para at least maibigay ko sa kanila ‘yong mga dapat nilang matutunan.”

De Jesus was notable for once guiding some of the nation’s biggest volleyball stars of today, including Kim Dy, Ara Galang, Michelle Gumabao, Aby Maraño, Kim Fajardo, Dawn Macandili-Catindig, Majoy Baron, and Des Cheng, who are now all successful in their respective careers in the pro ranks.

Not to mention in his early years when de Jesus guided former collegiate standouts in the likes of Iris Ortega, Desiree Hernandez, Maureen Penetrante, Jacqueline Alarca, Manilla Santos Ng, Ivy and Anne Remulla, Chie Saet, Cha Cruz-Behag, Melissa Gohing-Nacino, among others.

The La Salle women’s volleyball team has won 12 championships – completing the rare three-peat thrice – and eight runner-up finishes.

With Angel Canino and Shevana Laput leading the way, it could be another interesting showdown between De La Salle and reigning champion National University.

“Kilala naman natin ‘yong NU, since high school magkakasama na ‘yong mga ‘yan, and talagang ang lalim ng experience nila sa isa’t isa,” de Jesus continued.

“So sa amin, paghandaan lang namin, marami pa akong kailangan i-ayos sa team eh… siguro kung mailalabas nila ‘yong ini-expect ko sa kanila and makasabay kami and magkaroon ng chance, malaking chance,” he added.

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