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BELEAGUERED University of Santo Tomas coach Aldin Ayo submitted his resignation as coach of the Tigres on Friday.
The controversial mentor, who has been running the show for the past two seasons, announced his resignation while he was the subject of an investigation over the Tigers’ controversial bubble training at Sorgoson.
Ayo himself shared his resignation letter on Friday.
“I deeply apologize to all those who have been negatively affected by our activity and unnecessarily exposed to much condemnation, especially the university,” he wrote. “I take responsibility for my actions and will face the corresponding sanctions.”
The Sorsogon-born mentor has been in the hot seat when the team’s bubble training at his own gym in Capuy, Sorsogon since mid-June came to light following the shock of former team captain CJ Cansino.
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Since then, UST has found itself at the center of the firestorm, and the government has already stepped in to investigate the matter through the Department of Justice.
The Board of Directors of the UAAP (BMD) has recommended to the Board of Directors (BOT), made up of the principals of the schools, an investigation and possible sanctions against Ayo at the end of their meeting on Thursday afternoon.
The director of the UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA), Fr. Jannel Abogado, OP has already resigned from his position, while five players led by Cansino and Rhenz Abando, have left Spain after the controversy.
Ayo said that he will take a “personal retirement” after resigning.
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Ayo, 42, won championships for alma mater Letran in the NCAA and La Salle in the UAAP before leaving for Spain in 2018.
His first year in the 81st UAAP season, he led the Growling Tigers to a brave sixth place with their 5-9 win-loss record as they showed immense promise behind CJ Cansino.
It all came together in UAAP season 82, where UST turned heads and after an 8-6 scorecard in the eliminations, rose to the semi-finals before settling for bridesmaid honors behind eventual champion Ateneo.
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It is not clear if the UST has already accepted the resignation, although Ayo expressed his gratitude to the university for receiving him with open arms after his transfer from La Salle.
“I thank the UST community for their faith and continued support for the team. I ask for prayers that they, like me, can recover from these difficult times,” he wrote.
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