Libero from Gensan says pressure is constant
Tempo
|September 5, 2025
Fueled by his love for the game and a relentless drive to improve, Josh Ybañez sets aside the pressure as he pursues the golden opportunity to represent the Philippines in Alas Pilipinas' historic campaign at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship.
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As a 5-foot-7 outside hitter at the collegiate level, pressure has always followed Ybañez like a shadow every time he steps on the court.
“Pressure is constant,” said the two-time UAAP MVP from University of Santo Tomas, who has been embracing a defensive role under Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni.
This story is from the September 5, 2025 edition of Tempo.
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