Akari Chargers’ Justine Jazareno at the PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — Justine Jazareño enjoyed the best of both worlds: being a mother and a professional volleyball player.
After a year away, Jazareño returned with 10 excellent attacks, but Akari started the new year on the wrong foot with a tough 22-25, 16-25, 15-25 loss to PLDT at the PVL All-Filipino 2024- 25. Conference on Saturday at Philsports Area.
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“Of course I was overwhelmed because I was away for almost a year. I’m changing again. About the process,” Jazareño said after his return.
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– Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) January 18, 2025
In addition to juggling motherhood and volleyball, Jazareño is also working on her thesis as an Early Childhood Education student.
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Studying, protecting Akari’s apartment, and taking care of her family are worth it for the young libero, as her son inspires her in everything she does.
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“Siguro time management language. In the morning, Hanggang, in the afternoon, I train kami and then spend time with my baby, Rin Naman. Also, nagthe-thesis din ako, so I have to manage my time,” he said.
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“I was more inspired. “After training you get home, you feel tired, but when you get home you are not tired.”
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The former La Salle floor defender believes she still needs to work harder to regain her best form and also improve her communication as a team after Akari fell to a 3-4 record following a lopsided loss to PLDT.
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“Maybe, knowing that we are athletes, we really need to be disciplined when it comes to eating, sleeping and training. I really worked very hard to return to sports,” said Jazareño.
“We have to work hard and we have to communicate. Nakalimutan lang din namin mag-enjoy sa sport kaya kinulang,” he added.
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