Inside The Dugout

This episode was recorded on June 27. We are talking to badminton legends Kennie Asuncion-Robles and her brother/mixed doubles partner Kennevic Asuncion.

The siblings were a force in all badminton divisions both locally as well as regionally and they helped the sport's popularity grow into what it is today.

We will explore their dynamics both on and off the court, their best practices and routines, as well as how they see Philippine badminton evolving in this day and age.

This episode was recorded in June 24. It will dive into the issues of the sports and fitness industry in relation to training, and how we can improve on what is currently happening locally. There are a lot of issues to talk about and things we have to improve. We all want the same thing - make the industry world class. But the questions are: how do we get there, and how far are we from there?

We've got industry leaders Marlon Lugue, Jose Gemora, Nikki Torres, and Luis De Mesa in the panel to share their thoughts on these topics and issues.

We've got Lo Domingo with us on episode 8. This episode was recorded in June 20. We talk about his journey to being the longest tenured player in Alab Pilipinas, how he arrived in the Philippine basketball scene in 2016 as a new face, and how he carved his role as a major contributor in Alab's rotation. Lo also voices his thoughts on the social issues that are happening in the US these days, including the plight of African Americans and what everybody can learn and contribute for Black Lives Matter.

We've got elite obstacle course race (OCR) athlete, coach, and full time dad Gabb Rosario with us on the show to talk about his training process, how he gets through some of the most grueling races designed, and what it takes to be one of the best OCR athletes in the entire world.

This episode was recorded on June 13 and we've got Paolo Tatad, Kristen Lim, JV Co, and Byron So from the Philippine Crossfit community talking about their crossfit journeys, what the sport has done for them, and how they see it moving forward after the controversies that had recently been connected to the brand and its founder Greg Glassman. They share their personal insights on what it takes to be an elite level athlete in the sport, and the ins and outs of running a box in Manila.

We talk to LA Tenorio about his incredible run of consecutive games played in the PBA which currently stands now at 641, which means that he has never missed a game since entering the league. That number is particularly impressive given how it's so common nowadays to see athletes, especially stars, take days off to rest their bodies and to prolong their careers. LA has done the opposite of that and continuous to play at a high level and win multiple championships. We also talk about his mentors and what his plans are once he decides to hang up his sneakers.

This conversation is about what it means to be #MorethananAthlete. Gabe Norwood, Kobe Paras, and Diego Dario talk about the relevant social issues in the world today. The guys react to #blacklivesmatter and the racism that is happening in America as well as the #JunkTerrorBill movement that is happening in the Philippines. We look at the responsibilities that the modern athlete has and how to best use their platforms to impact some change.

This is a a conversation with some of the best captains in Philippine Volleyball. We’ve got Aby Maraño, Cha Cruz-Behag, Jerrili Malabanan, and Janisa Johnson talking about what it takes to have this leadership role in the team, how they communicate effectively with their team mates, and how the volleyball community is doing in the midst of this pandemic.

We talk to Eric Menk about his experiences as being an assistant coach and what his challenges were when he first started coaching after wrapping up a very successful playing career. We also tackle how it was playing in the early 2000s as a part of the first wave of Filipino-American players in the PBA. He also shares his reading list as well and his tips on how to be an effective story teller. He also gives tips for aspiring coaches, especially in the context of being an assistant coach.

In the first episode of inside the dugout, we talk to Philippine basketball legend Jimmy Alapag, currently the head coach of Alab Pilipinas. Jimmy talks about his experience of transitioning from being a player to being an assistant coach, and now being a head coach. He talks about his best practices when it comes to coaching, being an effective leader, and his continuing passion for being the best.