The Philippine 3x3 scene was jolted this past week with the news that head trainer Aldin Ayo is departing from his role with Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas.
Ayo acknowledged that he made the decision with a heavy heart, as he had to exit the program to spend time with his ailing mother, who has been recently diagnosed with stage four cancer.
The 44-year-old is an only child, hence his desire to devote his time and attention towards her.
He shares, "It was a tough decision to leave Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas but I need to be on my mom's side in the battle that she is facing."
The champion head coach adds, "I’m very grateful to Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. and Boss Ronald Mascariñas for giving me the opportunity to train and coach the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 National Team and to represent the country through the sport we love most. I’m forever grateful."
Ayo took over head trainer duties in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 program from Eric Altamirano back in November 2020, and it was under his stewardship that the team secured a title in the pro circuit, the 2022 Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3x3 Super Quest, their first since 2014.
Mascariñas shares, "We are thankful for the service of Coach Aldin Ayo not just to our teams but also to our organization. He brought a lot of changes to the way our team was run. Coach Aldin will always be family to us and we will be here for him and his family in these trying times."
Stepping in for the role in an interim capacity is Chico Lanete, with Ayo helping in the transition process.
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