Fil-Am setter Alohi Robins-Hardy is the newest member of the UP WVT coaching staff. Handout/UP OASDMANILA-- Filipino-American setter Alohi Robins-Hardy has joined the coaching staff of the University of the Philippines women's volleyball team for UAAP Season 87, the university announced Wednesday.
Robins-Hardy has already joined the Fighting Maroons in practice earlier this week. In particular, she has been tasked to oversee the development of UP playmaker Heart Magsombol.
Robins-Hardy was all set to suit up for Farm Fresh in the ongoing 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference before PVL officials disallowed her entry into the league, citing her need to first enter annual draft proceedings.
She first made a name for herself in the Philippines in the now-defunct PSL with United Volleyball Club-Cocolife and then Cignal. She also saw action for the national team during their bronze run in the 2019 Asean Grand Prix.
Robins-Hardy's experience is a welcome addition to the staff of first-year head coach Benson Bocboc, as well as their roster led by Nina Ytang, Nica Celis, and Irah Jaboneta and bolstered by talented youngsters in Kianne Olango, Yesha Noceja, and Jothea Mae Ramos.
The Fighting Maroons are looking to showcase their improvement after a one-win campaign in Season 86.
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