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For Petro Gazz star Brooke Van Sickle, having her dad and mom round as a part of the Angels’ teaching employees offers her an opportunity to make up for misplaced time with household after spending the final couple of years away from residence
MANILA, Philippines – The PVL is now a household affair for two-time MVP Brooke Van Sickle.
The Petro Gazz star will get to work with the identical individuals who confirmed her the ropes in volleyball as dad Gary and mother Lisa joined the Angels’ teaching employees forward of the Strengthened Convention.
Gary takes over as head coach following the departure of former Japanese mentor Koji Tsuzurabara in July, whereas Lisa serves as one in every of his deputies.
For Brooke, having her dad and mom round offers her an opportunity to make up for misplaced time with household after spending the final couple of years away from their residence in Hawaii.
“It’s wonderful to have the ability to have them right here, have the ability to be near household. It’s actually laborious to be abroad and make sacrifices and being away from there so I’m simply actually completely satisfied and grateful that they’re in a position to be right here and watch me develop as a human and as a participant,” mentioned Van Sickle on Thursday, October 2.
“Previous to me going to school, they have been my coaches my total life. I’ve realized every thing from them so I’m actually excited to have the ability to implement that nurturing care into our staff.”
Brooke’s dad and mom are each volleyball buffs.
Gary suited up for the College of Hawaii, whereas Lisa noticed motion for the Hawaii Pacific College earlier than they turned to teaching, the 2 mentoring Brooke from when she was a baby till she went to school.
Their steering labored wonders as Brooke performed for the College of Oregon and College of Hawaii, her profession taking her to Cyprus with AEL Limassol after which to the Philippines with Petro Gazz.
“We’ve been watching the staff for a very long time, ever since she’s been right here. We’re very acquainted with their model of play and all the women. We’re excited,” mentioned Lisa.
Reunited, the Van Sickles hope their connection rubs off on the remainder of the staff because the Angels search to win one other championship after opening the 2024-2025 season in model by successful the All-Filipino Convention crown.
Whereas her Petro Gazz stint now includes household, Brooke mentioned she is going to preserve knowledgeable relationship together with her dad and mom.
“Outdoors of volleyball, [we’re a] loving household and every thing. However once we step on the courtroom, it’s all enterprise. We need to win,” mentioned Brooke. – Rappler.com
