Bemedalled high school Goldwyn Monteverde said he has always believed in that, and that pressure brings out the best in people and can be used as motivation. Thus, he is unfazed with the great expectations placed upon him as the new head coach of the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons. Monteverde surely has a buttload of talents at his disposal to win it all for UP. There's a sense of responsibility that goes along with it, but at the same time I motivate myself to meet those expectations." The Fighting Maroons reached the finals in season 81 and the semis in season 82 under coach Bo Perasol.

Source: Manila Times October 31, 2021 01:02 UTC