SWIM PH UAAP Issue 2015

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GAME ON! MEET THE SWIMMING TEAMS OF UAAP SEASON 78
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THE TOP 5
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Know eating do’s
and don’ts during
swim meets
THE POWER
WORKOUT
Strength and
conditioning exercise
to prevent injuries
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Community Editor JOHAN AGUILAR
Editor EDA GOLOY
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Contributor HARVIE DE BARON
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GAME ON!
Meet the swimming
teams of UAAP
Season 78
DECEMBER
SWIM KIDS
Look at the future of
the sport right here!
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ASEAN SCHOOL GAMES BRUNEI
27-29
BATANG PINOY CHAMPS CEBU
4-6
10-13
SEA AGE VIETNAM
G-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
It looks like we’re in for another action-packed UAAP season for
swimming! Meet Season 78’s swimming contenders, headlined by
four fast-risers: Raegan Gavino, Rafael Baretto, Skyler Claveria and
Nikki Pamintuan. Get to know them along with the rest of the UAAP
swimming team members who are on their way to becoming THE
NEXT GEN swimming champs. Also in this issue, learn more about
nutrition commandments to help you perform your best during
swim meets, along with strength & conditioning exercises that can
help prevent swimming injuries. Whether you’re an athlete, a swimming newbie, or a fan of the sport, there’s something in store for
you in this issue of Swim Philippines!
JOHAN AGUILAR
HEALTH • NUTRITION • WELLNESS
by harvie de baron | Sports Nutritionist
In the case of champions, the
pinnacle of every athlete’s
preparation is the competition
day. Apart from training,
eating and recovering well
outside training, a swimmer
should also look into what
he eats during the actual
competition day. He must
keep in mind that a true
champion looks at every
possible aspect to be the best
swimmer that he can be.
Here are 5 ways to ensure
optimum nutrition during
meet day:
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Thou shall not
experiment on food
during meet day
As tempting as it might be, stay away from
food that you don’t normally eat during
competition days. Does your teammate’s
baon look good? Is there a dish from the
country club, where the competition is
held, that you want to try? Delay trying it for
some other day. Introducing new food might
result in stomach upsets and that’s the last
thing you want on an important day like a
competition. Keep your food “familiar” during
a competition to avoid surprise upsets.
Thou shall keep
things simple
Part of good competition-day nutrition
is keeping things simple. Opt for simple,
home-prepared meals or simple snacks
such as fruits. Keep in mind that
everything that you eat needs to pass
through your digestive track before it
becomes available and useable energy.
Keeping food simple also means you
avoid “overloading” your digestive system.
When you eat overcomplicated meals, your
digestive system will need more energy to
digest, which is energy that you could use
on the swim instead.
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Thou shall stay away
from junk and fast food
Thou shall
keep hydrated
Thou shall “eat
to recover”
Included in keeping things simple is
avoiding fast and junk food. Fast food
and junk food do nothing good for a
swimmer’s body. It is also responsible
for weakened immune system. Having
home-cooked meals may be more tedious
but the long-term positive effects for a
swimmer is surely worth it. If you are
a serious swimmer, then you would be
serious about how you feed yourself. Eat
for your purpose. If your purpose and
goal is to be the best swimmer you can
be, then eat well.
Although it has been said time and time
again, all athletes, even swimmers,
need to hydrate. Swimmers often take
hydration for granted because you do not
see sweat physically, being in the pool.
Along with eating for your purpose, eat to
recover after a competition. Recovery eating
involves food that will contribute to healing
your body to be able to perform better on the
next competition or training day. If you do not
recover well regularly, then the effects will be
cumulative.
If available, the best hydration option,
apart from pure water, is fresh coconut
juice (literally poured out of the shell
without anything added). It’s best to keep
things healthy and natural.
Eating for recovery means you mind the
quality of food that goes into your body to
kickstart recovery. A good recovery meal
involves unpolished rice (brown/red/black),
homemade viand, and vegetables.
You may reach Harvie de Baron through email (behealty@
baronmethod.com); Facebook (baronmehod); Instagram
and Twitter (@baronmethod) for more information about his
nutritional services.
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
THE POWER WORKOUT
SKILL WITHOUT STRENGTH CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR GAME
Depending on the competition level, swimming can become
a long-term commitment that requires rigorous training.
Although considered as one of the most low-impact fitness
activity, swimming athletes remain at risk due to extreme
repetitive motions. Most injuries affect the shoulder complex,
lower back and knee joints depending on the stroke. But it
can be prevented through strength and conditioning exercises
done well and done regularly. Nothing beats the competition
and gives you the edge than having well-maintained, efficient
muscles in your body. Remember, it’s not only about perfecting
your strokes, but also maintaining your muscular power and
conditioning in the long run.
Here are strength and conditioning exercises that targets key
muscle groups to prevent swimming injuries and improve
performance.
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FOR THE
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SHOULDERS
Swimmer’s Shoulder
STANDING ROTATIONAL WALL TOSS
ALTERNATING DUMBBELL FRONT RAISE
*A shoulder strength training that helps prevent
shoulder injuries
Start with dumbbells in front of the body with
elbows slightly bent. Staying under control, move
the arms quickly up and down, while performing
flexion and extension at the shoulder.
*A core strength exercise that helps the
swimmer produce powerful pulls and kicks
Start with the medicine ball directly out in front
of your body and with your elbows slightly bent.
Swing your arms backwards in a rotational
pattern with your elbows slightly bent. Then toss
the medicine ball into the wall powerfully, catch
the rebound, and perform the same movement
to the opposite side.
FOR THE
KNEES & ANKLES
FOR
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SHOULDERS
• Rotator cuff
impingement or pressure
on the rotator cuff from
part of the shoulder blade
or scapula as the arm is
lifted
• Biceps tendinitis or
painful inflammation of
the bicep tendon
• Shoulder instability
where structures that
surround the shoulder
joint do not work to
maintain the ball within
its socket
Lower Body Injuries
• Knee injuries that
involve the tendons and
ligaments
• Hip pain from
inflammation of the hip
tendons
MODIFIED HORIZONTAL SCOOP TOSS
*Simulates the movement of exploding from the
blocks that helps decrease times
Start with the medicine ball placed between the
feet. In one quick explosive movement, grasp the
medicine ball with both hands on either side of the
ball. Swing the arms forward and explosively jump
while releasing the ball horizontally against the wall.
ANCHORED BARBELL SQUAT PRESS
*Helps improve times off the blocks and
decrease turn times
Start in an upright position holding the end of
the bar with both hands at chest level. Flex at
the hips and knees to perform a squat, then
drive through the heels, extend the hips, and
drive the bar above the head.
• Spondylolisis or lower
back pain at the junction
between the spine and
pelvis
• Lower back disk
problems
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This UAAP Season 78, we are featuring
four of the top incoming freshmen who
have their sights on winning the Rookie
of the Year plum, and helping their
respective schools win the championship.
RAEGAN GAVINO
17, ADMU– College Division
Course: Management engineering
Stroke: BUTTERFLY
For Raegan Gavino, “The process is, and always
will be, more important than the outcome”. She
believes that there is a process for everything,
and it is thru process that one learns and
becomes better. Raegan shares that she started
swimming when she was seven years old
together with her siblings, Rogan and Raine
Gavino. What started out as a casual activity
to stay fit and bond with her siblings became
a more competitive endeavor once she
reached the age of 10, when she started to first
compete internationally.
Born to a competitive family, Raegan shares that her
siblings inspire and push her to be better especially
her sister, Raine, who is now studying and training in
Thailand. “We always try to beat each other and the thought
of being able to race her head to head again is what keeps me
going,” Raegan says. As competitive as her sister, Raegan notes
that she has also learned to accept that sometimes the good and
the bad meet. She recalls her experience in Southeast Asia Age
Group Swimming Championship in Brunei as one instance where she
simply had to use her bad swims as a positive motivator to become a
better athlete and keep improving.
A freshman in Ateneo de Manila University taking up Management
Engineering, Raegan expects to be able to perform well this UAAP
season by breaking her times, setting PB’s, and motivating her
teammates to give 110% effort and win as a team. “I love swimming
because it is a team sport, but at the same time it is an individual
sport,” she says. “Your teammates are there to support and cheer for
you, but in the end it’s really you vs. yourself – and that’s what makes
the sport enjoyable.”
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With dreams of travelling and teaching younger kids someday, Raegan
draws inspiration from her parents, teammates, and coaches to
become a better person and athlete each day. She admits that studying
in Ateneo while being a swimmer is hard, but she’s aware that time
managements is part of the solution. Her advice for the younger
swimmers? “Don’t beat yourself up too much over a past meet, over
a bad performance (even if you were expected to do really good). I’ve
definitely learned that you shouldn’t dwell on failures, but you should
use them to inspire and motivate yourself to do better. Also, keep
believing in yourself, and always look at the things you can improve on.”
SKYLER L. CLAVERIA
17, UST – College Division
Course: Travel Management
Stroke: Breastroke
“Life is 10 percent what you make it, and 90
percent how you take it,” is Skyler Claveria’s
mantra in life, because whenever he thinks
about swimming, he relates it to life. Considered
as one of the breastrokers to watch out for,
Skyler started swimming when he was seven
years old, and immediately fell in love with the
sport. He draws inspiration from his friends
and family who have been there to support and
mold him into the swimmer he is today.
Even though he didn’t win his first competition as
a novice, he pursued his passion because he was
able to interact and meet new friends through the
sport. With a dream of becoming a flight attendant,
travelling and experiencing the world’s different
cultures, Skyler is a focused student-athlete that
requires a lot of discipline.
Today, Skyler has been making waves in the pool with
his impressive times in the breastroke events. When
asked about what inspires him to push himself this UAAP
season, he recalls his experience in Palarong Pambansa
where he suffered from food poisoning and wasn’t able
to perform his intended times. With a good showing in the
Singapore National Swimming Championships in June 2014,
Skyler has set his sights in claiming this season’s Rookie of
the Year award. He hopes that through his performance, he
is able to inspire and lead his team, the UST Tigersharks, to a
podium finish this season.
“Don’t be afraid to fail; be afraid when you didn’t even try.
Learn from your mistakes and use that to help you in the
future,” he says is the greatest lesson he has learned in
swimming and in life, and he hopes to instill this to aspiring
swimmers who look up to him.
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NICOLE MEAH M. PAMINTUAN
15, De La salle zobel
– high school Division
Stroke: Backstroke
Nikki Pamintuan lives by the phrase, “No Pain,
No Gain” as she believes it is through hard work
and sacrifice that success is achieved. A Palarong
Pambansa standout and multiple gold-medalist, Nikki
started swimming when she was six years old. She
attributes her passion for the sport to being diagnosed
as an obese child that pushed her mom to enroll her
in swimming. What started out as an avenue to stay fit
and meet friends, became a drive to win competitions
even at such a young age. Her coach, Cyril Carmona,
eventually advised her to pursue swimming
competitively given her potential and talent. True
enough, Nikki lived up to her coach’s expectations by
winning seven gold medals and breaking two records
in the relay events in the 2015 Palarong Pambansa.
This solidified her mark as the female swimmer to
watch out for.
In 2013, Nikki almost lost the will to swim due to
depression from her coach’s passing, but found
renewed passion in the sport because she wanted to
make her parents and her lola proud. Until today, Nikki
considers her grandmother as her biggest inspiration
because of her never-ending support and belief in her.
Now a student-athlete in De La Salle Zobel, Nikki
knows that she has to work hard and balance her time
well to achieve her goals. “If you want to reach for
something you have to be focused and do whatever it
takes to achieve your dream. When you feel that you
want to give up, that’s when you have to be strong in
order to achieve success,” she shares. Aside from
aiming to grab the Rookie of the Year Award this
year, Nikki hopes that she can help the team win the
championship and inspire other swimmers in the
team. With dreams of having her own business and
travelling the world with her family someday, Nikki has
set her sights to have the right mindset and attitude as
early as now.
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14, ateneo de manila university
– high school Division
Stroke: BUTTERFLY
“When you fail, stand up and go on because when you
fail, you learn.” For Rafael Baretto, life is a learning
process and it is through failures that you learn the
most. What started as a casual learn to swim activity
when he was eight years old, Rafael slowly developed
a passion for the sport as he honed his swimming
skills. Less than a year later, he was already
competing in the G-league level along with his
brother, Miguel Baretto. Born and raised in
Bulacan, Rafael recalls falling off the diving
board in a G-league leg in Baguio when
he was 10 years old as the turning point
in his swimming career. Because of that
disqualification, he took that as a challenge
to be a better swimmer and to make his
parents and family proud. Three years later
in the Palarong Pambansa in Dumaguete City,
Rafael won seven gold medals and broke two
records, winning the most outstanding award for
the elementary division and helping Region 3 win the
championship in the Boys’ Elementary Division. It was
this competition that cemented his place as one of the
top swimmers of his age group.
Today, Rafael is now living and studying in the Ateneo
de Manila High School and acknowledges his parents
as his biggest inspiration and supporters in life. With
the help of his coaches, Coach Archie Lim and Candice
Esguerra, Rafael has his sights set on the Rookie of
the Year Award this year. He hopes to help the team
in securing the “11-peat” and continue the legacy of
winning for the Ateneo High School Swim Team.
A Grade 9 student in Ateneo High School, Rafael puts
importance on both academics and swimming. Beyond
that Rafael also wants to give back to the sport by being
a coach or an inspirational speaker to the younger kids.
His advice? “Find enjoyment in swimming, but make
sure you do not sacrifice your studies. You won’t win all
the time, so you have to take losing graciously and know
how to get back from it.”
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FEATURE • UAAP SWIM TEAMS • COLLEGE DIVISION
game on!
Meet the swimming teams of UAAP Season 78
“As a team, we aim to exceed our
expectations and previous achievements,
and be known as the team that brings out
the best in each individual”
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM HEAD: Archimedes C. Lim
COACHES: Candice Ramonne Y. Esguerra,
Sherwin A. Dela Paz, Aldo Zelig U. Tong,
Krystal Rae C. Dela Cruz
MEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Axel Toni Steven C. Ngui
MEN’S TEAM CO-CAPTAINS: Alberto N.
Batungbacal and Jessie Khing D. Lacuna
WOMEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Basille Ernestine T. Uy
WOMEN’S TEAM CO-CAPTAIN: Hannah E. Dato
MEN’S TEAM Eman Nuellito M. Dapat, Francisco V. Gargantiel II, Jose Ignacio P. Mapa,
David Anthony R. Mendoza, David Bernard A. Mendoza ,Paolo Gabriel C. Mutuc, Antonio
Gabriel A. Olympia, Jethro M. Ong,Jose Gio Fidel A. Palencia, Gerard Christoffe G. Reyes,
Jan Jeric L. Santos, Giancarlo F. Silva, Brandon Willis W. Sing, Justin Vito A. Sy, Steven
Kymson Y. Tiu
WOMEN’S TEAM Julia Iona I. Balanag, Hannah Emmanuelle T. Castañeda, Queenie V.
Chan, Ramona Angelina N. Datu, Romina Rafaelle D. Gavino, Ariana C. Herranz, Sofia
Ysabelle G. Jamila, Elizabeth Anne B. Margulies, Bethanie Faust C. Martin, Anya R.
Ramos, Dominiq Ruth G. Reyes, Nathania Kristina B. Rockwood, Brigette Candace A.
Tan, Shayn O. Ting, Maria Andrea Katrina C. Torres,, Kimberly L. Uy, Shaye Chantal O.
Uy, Abegail Julianne P. Yu
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“It is important that we would be
known as the team that never gives
up; that we are able to learn from
our mistakes and strive in the face
of problems, which will make us
the best team we could be.”
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
HEAD COACH: Raphael Evan Grabador
ASST. COACHES: Maxim Quilala & Teohdy Gavino
MEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Vince Raymundo
WOMEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Jas De Guzman
MEN’S TEAM Alfonso Bautista, Alnair Guevara, Baron Ong, Benjo Narciso, Gabe Ong,
Gummy Torres, Hans Velecina, Jason Difunturom, Jm Ereñeta, Jomai Santos, Kyle
Paggabao, Lance So, Luis Barangan, Miggy Narciso, Miguel Peñafiel, Neil Puyo,
Paulo Mendoza, Red Silvestre, Robby Agustin, Sage Yabut, Troy Espiritu
WOMEN’S TEAM Angelie Frewen, Aria Sahagun, Aya Carandang, Aya Panganiban,
Cathy Bondad, Dara Evangelista, Eisa Agustin, Glycel So, Imari Takahashi, Ingrid
Ilustre, Jia De Guzman, Mikee Tablada, Sarah Castañeda, Tinky Alvina
UAAP SWIM TEAMS • COLLEGE DIVISION • FEATURE
“Our goal is to reclaim the
championship as ONE TEAM and
give honor back to UP.”
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
HEAD COACHES: Noel Rivera, Bernie Cavida,
Timmy Chua, Christine Hipol
ASST. COACH: Nikita Dacera
MEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Jao Elamparo
WOMEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Onie Tiquia
VARSITY TEAM CO-CAPTAINS: Jaycen Cruz and
Gaston Beloso
MEN’S TEAM Lorenzo Abanilla, RA Agtarap, Miguel Alava, Fritz Anos, Neil Aynera,
Rydell Ayroso, Joshua Balinas, Gian Berino, Bryan Bibat, Joaquin Burgos,
Jeosiah Cainglet, Gabriel Castelo, Julius Constantino, Jace Cuachin, Lawin Dacera,
Jan Del Rosario, Carl Dela Cruz, Daniel Directo, Lans Donato, Carlos Doragos, Jerem
Esguerra, Dexter Lacuna, William Lara Derek Libadia, Asa Mahiwo, Tenten Mercado,
Benssen Ong, Francis Pallasigui, Lynwell Peña, Joks Ranque, Rianney Reynoso, Alfred
Rojo, Patrick Sajol, Jiego Santiago, Pael Sta. Maria, Samuel Tan, Juneau Villanueva,
Charlie Walker
WOMEN’S TEAM MIkee Alcover, Pricila Aquino, Anna Bartolome, Andrea Beloso,
Jezmin Ann Cainglet, Thea Caluma, Ariana Canaya, Allia Cortado, Isaeva Dalabajan,
Teresa Dela Rosa, Danielle Infantado, Erica Lukang, Kyla Mabus, Kaye Magnaye,
Coleen Marasigan, Chickee Meily, Kyle Mendoza Alex Nacpil, Trisha Oliveros, Corinne
Pacheco, Joy Rodgers, Kayla Taguibao, Jea Talavera, Nikki Tan, Nadine Tee Ten,
Daniella Torres, Ariane Velasquez
“We want to improve our
UAAP team standings by
giving 101% in every race
and be known as a team
with a heart.”
UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST
HEAD COACH: Ahli Frigillana
ASST. COACH: Fernando Frigillana
MEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Jowan Carlo De Veyra
WOMEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Jullianne Coline Landas
MEN’S TEAM John Ronnel Bautista, Elkim Samuel Chan, Clifford Dizon,
John Louigi Graspela, Sean Kendrick Manicad, Jo Lester Molina, Patrick James Supan
WOMEN’S TEAM Tiffany Louise Conception, Claire Anne Galang,
Alexandra Marie Neyra, Maricris Johanna Silvala, Frances Therese Sta. Ana
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FEATURE • UAAP SWIM TEAMS • COLLEGE DIVISION
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
MEN’S TEAM COACH: Cyrus Alcantara
WOMEN’S TEAM COACH: Caesar Augustus Alcantara
MEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Michael Bunag
WOMEN’S TEAM CAPTAIN: Danielle Sanchez
MEN’S TEAM Chino Agngarayngay, John Michael Gordon Aguirre, Michael John B.
Bunag,Michael Anthony C. Castillo, Rois Cifred Custodio, Brayan Kyle S. Celestial,
Ralph Kevin Claveria, Skyler Claveria, Archer Dadpaas, Alvin John Dela Cruz, Fitz
Hofer, Marc Joven C. Madero, Jae Rudolf E. Magbalot, Francis Alvin G. Marquez,
Franz G. Marquez, Allen Felex F. Miranda, Jeremy Pomer, Jux Keaton C. Solita, James,
William Uy, Angelo Vitug
“Our mindset is focused in helping and
motivating each other, and to do much better
than we did before. As a team, it is our
pride to push our limits and give back
glory to our school.”
WOMEN’S TEAM Katrina Nicole M. Aguelo, Althea Aira V. Belen, Jan Franchesca C.
Bustria, Samantha A. Cambronero, Denielle Chloie R. Cruz, Ana Dela Cruz, Isabelle G.
Gubat, Zsuzsanna R. Gatchalian, Rhezel V. Jugar,Coralyn Lim, Danica Claudia
Locsin,Celyn A. Parco, Ryan Kaith Regidor, Dominique Jooyce Rivera, Mary Angelic
Saavedra, Danielle Marianne Q. Sanchez, Mary Margaret Q. Sanchez, Zoe Elisha
Teodoro, Jana Bettina S. Toledo, Julianne Khryztelle Torres
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
HEAD COACH: Liane Marice Marquez
ASST. COACH: Ronald Alejo Guiriba
TEAM MANAGER: Alice Eduardo
TEAM CAPTAIN: Marc Artemius Joseph Paderon
VARSITY TEAM MEMBERS: Justin Estremos, Saturnino Ajeto Jr., Martin Jacob
Pupos, Carl Patrick Bormate, Juan Carlos Abad, Renz Guiller Gawidan, Justin
Albert Belarmino, Marc Artemius Joseph Paderon, Nicholas Suryc Alcantara,
Kristopher Witt
“Becoming a champion is not only about
swimming. It’s about education, attitude, passion,
heart, commitment, dignity, courage, trust and
faith. This is our goal— to have these values
to become a champion.”
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
HEAD COACH: Gavino T. Roxas Jr.
TEAM CAPTAIN: Jan Ramos
MEN’S MEMBERS: Xandro Poquiz, Kelvin Coronel, Norveen Cagampan,
Patrick Enoconado, Julian Ordanel, Jous Aldemo, Sean Martin Ortega
WOMEN’S TEAM: Marie Dominique Duma, Yvette Mae Aguilar, Nicole Incapas
“Our goal is to improve our team ranking
in the UAAP and to be known as a school
that produces national swimmers”
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UAAP SWIM TEAMS • HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION • FEATURE
ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
PROGRAM HEAD: Archimedes C. Lim
COACHES: Candice Ramonne Y. Esguerra,
Sherwin A. Dela Paz, Aldo Zelig U. Tong,
Krystal Rae C. Dela Cruz
BOYS’ TEAM CAPTAIN: Miguel Antonio M. Arellano
BOYS’ TEAM CO-CAPTAIN: Akiva Jose S. Cariño
“Our goal is to continue our legacy and
get number 11. We want to be known as the
brotherhood of champions who will fight to
the end, no matter what. “
MEMBERS: Miguel Antonio M. Arellano, Rafael C. Barreto
Akiva Jose S. Cariño, Daniel Gabriel R. De Guzman, David Raphael
M. Dy, Sebastian A. Francisco, Christopher Dave F. Fua, Gabriel
Martin F. Gfeller, Joseph Anthony C. Go, Jean Dennis R. Hipolito,
Henry Bernard B. Margulies, Jose Gabriel F. Santos, Johannes R.
Sison, Joshua B. Taleon, Emilio Jose P. Viovicente, Enrico Raphael
P. Viovicente, Jacob O. Vitangcol, Joshua O. Vitangcol,
Viel Emmanuel C. Vitug, Joshua Benzi O. Yang
UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST
HEAD COACH: Ahli Frigillana
ASST. COACH: Fernando Frigillana
BOYS’ TEAM CAPTAIN: John Patrick Eligino
GIRLS’ TEAM CAPTAIN: Carmenrose Matabuena
BOYS’ MEMBERS: Ronnel Andrew Alcantara, Luis Miguel Bagus, Kurt
Daineill Bautista, Judiel Joseph Buna, John Vince Chua, Lance Zeth Cruz,
John Patrick Eligino, Jerard Jacinto, Wilfred Benedict Lazara, Allen Wren
Santos, Christian Kyle Santos
GIRLS’ MEMBERS: Patricia Nicole Alvarado, Marron Alferos, Jerielle Louise
Barrientos, Jhycca Lenor Bautista, Princess Borason, Trinity Borason,
Leichelle Buenaventura, Shakira Calayag, Jamielyn Chua, Isabella Denise
Dee, Julia Demi De Leon, Princess Domingo, Erin Gellego, Carmenrose
Matabuena, Caycee Joy Mendoza, Aliah Jae Rementilla, Mary Juliane Kaye
Solita, Chyle Eira Sy, Elijah Yee
ADDITIONAL: Jasmin De Leon and Trehb Santos
“By fighting with all of our hearts, we can improve our previous
standings and regain the championship title for the Girls’ Team”
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
HEAD COACH: Liane Marice Marquez
ASST. COACH: Ronald Alejo Guiriba
BOYS’ MEMBERS: Dan Christian Leyba, Miguel Raphael Adormeo, Leandro Arne
Ness Faelnar, Jerico Salas
GIRLS’ MEMBERS: Clinyl Mae Chuateco and Allana Sagubo
“We want to do our best in every
competition and be able to set our
mark in swimming.”
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FEATURE • UAAP SWIM TEAMS • HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
“We want to be known
as a well-bonded
and God-fearing team.”
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
BOYS’ TEAM COACH: Caezar Augustus Alcantara
GIRLS’ TEAM COACH: Ferdinand Frigillana
BOYS’ TEAM CAPTAIN: Chaz Claveria
GIRLS’ TEAM CAPTAIN: Lea Llamas
BOYS’ MEMBERS: Troy Zamora, Gab Guerrero, Jiron Rotoni, Baron Bibat,
CD Andres, Joven Pelagi, Grayiel Guerrero, Jeremy De Luis, Luis Lucero,
Joboy Enrile, Cheolo Sequerra, Bem Castillo, Daniel Retuya, Daniel Uy,
Alonzo Magadia, RJ Peraira, Mier Dela Cruz, Jiel Daiz, Roberto Frias
GIRLS’ MEMBERS: Ronalyn Lalimo, Imee Saavedra, Camille Buico, Cheska
Baccay, Yvoria Rosales, Louise Saavedra, Crystel Cruz, Joanne Henson,
Imma Managuelod, Deina Moncal, Shannessa Tena, Kathrine Lorete,
Lainette Iglesias, Kelly Ko, Shakira Iglesias, Shane
Encinares, Aleks De Leon, Phoebe Orlina, Alyssa Andal
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“We want to improve our team standing and
eventually win the championship, and be
known as a focused and disciplined team
who is prepared to work to achieve the
best results possible.”
DE LA SALLE ZOBEL
HEAD COACH: Garry Domingo
ASSISTANTS: Jon Roxas and Karla Francisco
TEAM MANAGER: Lawrence Sahagun
TEAM CAPTAIN: Nicolas Martin
MEMBERS: Luis Adrias, Gerardo Rafael Alava, Diana Angelica Ampil, Samantha
Borlain, Juliana Marion Burgos, Roman Cabreza, Anna Selena Coronel, Xyryll
Noelle Cruz, Rafael Joaquin De Guzman, David Franco Dela Rosa, Veronica
Flores, Emilio Gonzales, Matthew Hernandez, Gavin Benjamin Ignacio, Maurice
Sacho Ilustre, Yuri Ilustre, Claire Therese Joseph, Kayleen Keh, Jessica Laman,
Sabrina Laman, Jana Cassandra Laurian, Iñaki Emil Lorbes, Michael Gabriel
Martin, Nicolas Martin, Seth Isaak Martin, Kara Mendoza, Milcah Therese Mina,
Nicole Meah Pamintuan, Maria Luisa Aurora Pascual, Jonathan Jacob Ramos,
Chrystelle Alina Reyes, Raphael Sacdalan, Antonio Lorenzo Sahagun, Keith
San Juan, Isaac Santos, Dylan Marie Tangan, Liam Tangan, Fernando Trinidad,
Christiana Renee Verzo, Emeryn Beatrice Ylen
Czeck Emeril P. Valdez
7 years old
Team: Rizal Memorial Swimming Club
Birthday: Nov. 10, 2007
Favorite Event: Freestyle and Butterfly
What I want to be when I grow up:
Olympian and policeman
Person I look up to: My Parents
Hobbies: Running, Swimming, Dancing
What I love most about swimming: It
cured my asthma, I got to meet new
friends, and it makes me cool.
French O. Frias
8 years old
Team: Makati Skipjacks Swimming Club
Birthday: March 07, 2007
Favorite event: Freestyle and Breastroke
Future goal: To be a gold medalist in
local and international competitions
What I want to be when I grow up: A chef
and to become a Navy Seal
Person I look up to: Missy Franklin
Hobbies: Cooking and baking
What I love most about swimming: I get
to have new friends, I stay health and get
to train mentally.
WANT TO BE SEEN IN SWIM KIDS?
Elaiza Anne Nisperos
9 years old
Team: Subic Bay Dolphins Swim Club
Favorite event: Butterfly
What I want to be when I grow up:
I want to be an Attorney
Person I look up to: My Dad
Hobbies: dancing, singing
What I love most about swimming:
It makes me fit, healthy, and helps me
build friendships in the club.
Enzo Raphael Thelmo
6 years old
Place: San Juan City
Birthday: Aug 10, 2009
Favorite event: Freestyle and backstroke
What i want to be when I grow up: To be
a Firefighter and soldier
Person I look up to: St. Ignatius
Hobbies: Playing
What I love most about swimming: I love
swimming because it’s fun. I love to go
to the beach.
If you’re a swimmer 10 years old and below, email your answers to the
above questions together with your photo to swim.mag.ph@gmail.com