Perasol eyes double duty for Monteverde in UP and UPIS

Goldwin Monteverde is likely going to do double duty for the University of the Philippines.

Program Director for Basketball Bo Perasol endorsed the integration of the basketball program of the university with the program in place for the University of the Philippines Integrated School, with one of the moves having Monteverde concurrently serving as head coach of both the high school boys and the senior team.

Goldwin has had tremendous success at the high school level, steering his teams to championships, from the UAAP to the NBTC, PSSBC, MMBL, and even in the Palarong Pambansa and the ASEAN School Games.

In his letter to incoming University of the Philippines president Atty. Angelo Jimenez, Perasol writes, "To ensure sustainability of the program, especially now that UP’s aspirations are high, is to have an integrated and well-coordinated basketball program from high school to college."

He adds, "We want to recruit players from around the country that will excel not only in basketball but will also survive the rigors of UPIS academic demand. Those young players, with proper training program and exposure, will make sure our program in the UPMBT continues."

Perasol also reassured Jimenez that the current management team of the UP Men's Basketball Team is guarantee support for the Junior Maroons and set the table for its own success. This includes recruitment and screening, academic support, strength and conditioning, skills training, team building, basketball data analytics. This also extends to the improvement of training facilities, among others.

He shares, "We hope to replicate our experience in the seniors’ program and elevate the juniors’ program to become more competitive and hopefully to be back in the final four and aim for championship."

Perasol also notes that incumbent UPIS head coach Paolo Mendoza endorses the move. The UP alumnus "yearns for such change and supports the integration and the direction of UP’s basketball program in Diliman."

Bo also emphasized that the success of the Junior Maroons will have a trickle-down effect and benefit the other sports within the UPIS program, including volleyball, swimming, and athletics. It also will provide another venue to provide support from the alumni.