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Adamson’s coach, Franz Pumaren. PHOTO / TRISTAN TAMAYO REQUEST
MANILA, Philippines – Adamson’s head coach, Franz Pumaren, could not understand the idea that the Santo Tomás University men’s basketball team allegedly held a bubble training camp in Sorsogon amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pumaren described the reported incident, which is currently being investigated by UAAP and other government agencies led by the Interagency Task Force (IATF) for Emerging Infectious Diseases, as “mind-blowing” when the multi-title trainer criticized the Growling Tigers for their neglect of existing health and safety protocols.
“We have certain rules to follow. there’s the IATF, the governing body right now. First of all, the PBA just started their individual training last Monday, that is, the PBA followed the rules recommended by the health department, the IATF, ”said Pumaren, a five-time UAAP champion coach during his time with La Salle. , on Wednesday during the last episode of Sports Page.
“This, why is it amazing? First of all, how is it possible for them to travel from Manila to Sorsogon? We all know for a fact that you are not supposed to travel. “
Travel restrictions have been imposed since the closure last March as a way to help slow the spread of the virus.
Putting the health and safety of players at risk also didn’t sit well with another varsity coach at Lyceum’s Topex Robinson.
The Liceo Topex Robinson coach. PHOTO / TRISTAN TAMAYO REQUEST
“Obviously, it’s surprising that they were able to pull it off. But again, at this point, we also have to understand where they come from. They look forward to everything being back to normal as soon as possible. Maybe that’s what they’re thinking about, ”he said.
“Putting the lives of these children in danger is really alarming. Again, we have to remind ourselves that you are a parent and you don’t want to put your child in that kind of situation, ”added Robinson.
The fiasco has triggered an exodus of UST players.
Five players, including former captain turned UP Fighting Maroon CJ Cansino and rising star Rhenz Abando, have left the team. Guard Brent Paraíso, Ira Bataller and Jun Asunción also packed their bags.
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