By Jec Dan S. Borlado

Three coaches of the CPU Golden Lions were the first in Iloilo to finish the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Philippines (FCA) 3Dimensional Coaching + Course.

On February 17, 2022, 3 Coaches from Central Philippine University were awarded and presented with certificates for successfully completing the 3 Dimensional Coaching course offered by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

This course educates the coach in 3 levels- first level is Fundamentals which includes the body and physicality. The second level is Psychology which includes both the body and mind. Third and last is the Heart coaching the body, mind, and spirit to attain holism.

The CPU Coaches are Coach Aaron Paterno Blanca (Basketball), Coach Simplicio Gayoso Jr. (Table Tennis), and Coach Anthony Arnilla (Volleyball). They took the course online via 3dinstitute.com at their own respective paces and eventually finished forming their own unique transformational statements which will become their new coaching philosophy henceforth.

The results of 3D coaching for their future atheletes are: 1. They learn skills quicker 2. Work harder 3. Recover from injury faster 4. They are more adaptable to new conditions 5. Play at a higher level 6. Learn life lessons through sport.

Chaplain Liza Mayo, Regional Director for Western Visayas of FCA Philippines, crossed the seas from Bacolod City to grace the occasion and give updates on the new theme of FCA for the year 2022. City Councillor Rudolph Jeffrey Ganzon, a member of FCA, was also present to grace the occasion and share his visions for the Sports program of the City of Iloilo.

Mr. Edwin Laru-an, the Sport and Athletics Director of Central Philippine University was proud of the achievement of his 3 coaches. He also received the certificate on behalf of Coach Anthony Arnilla who could not make it to the event.

FCA Iloilo members include Pastor Jec Dan Borlado and Pastor RD Celeste who are both Centralians. Pastor Thor Ryan Naoquines, Coach Gonzalo “Butchie” Guzman, and Coach Eldrin Senieres were also present. The team invites more coaches to catch the vision “to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.”