The Coach - Kim Imao
A veteran and respected climber by reputation, he has coached several of the once and frequent national climbing athletes of the country. He was also one of the few persons who started climbing in the country. His coaching has been fun, fulfilling, and beneficial for all of the team's players, which is basically the reason why he is once again the coach for this year. Go Coach Kim!
What's Coach Kim have to say?
Climbing experience: 12 years or more
Coaching experience: 7 years
Climbing Level: 5.11 to 5.12
Rock shoes used:
Other sports: mountain biking, surfing
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The Assistant Coach - Crissie Malay
Crissie has been with the team since the very beginning. Her heart's just not so keen on leaving them... so the team has accommodated the position of assistant coach for Crissie (a first for the sport climbing varsity). This will be Crissie's first year to coach as the apprentice of Kim Imao.
What's Crissie have to say?
Climbing experience: 3 years
Coaching experience: this will be my first year.
Climbing Level: on difficulty, I'd say 5.9 to 5.11... on boulder, hehehehe V2 to V4?
Rock shoes used: La Sportiva's Cobra, 5.10's Anasazi, and Moccasyms
Other sports: biking, swimming, badminton, surfing, trekking
Comments: I love this team...oh, and check your emails.. ;P
The Faculty Moderator - Mrs. Paz Santos
Mrs. Paz Santos has been the mediatrix between the team's concerns, systems, and processes and the school's higher bodies. Her role in the team has been like that of an overseer. She has been someone every team member runs to for help regarding excused absences for classes, reimbursements, academic standings, etc. She is an important and valuable member of the team.
What's Mrs. Paz have to say?
Other sports: Weight Lifting, Badminton, SCUBA Diving, Biking, and Table Tennis
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The President & Captain - Orson
Jacinto
After several years of Crissie's reign as the varsity captain, Orson steps up and takes charge. He may be small, but he's a great climber and a good and responsible leader. It was no wonder Orson was the next elected captain. He's a simple guy, a bit weird sometimes, but he can surprise you. He's not at all mediocre. Big things are coming for him, but for Orson... size doesn't really matter.
What's Orson have to say?
Climbing experience: 1 1/2 years
Climbing Level: 5.10 to 5.12, V5 to V9
Rock shoes used: La Sportiva's Mistral, Boreal's Stinger, and Mad Rock's
Mugen
Other sports: aikido, arnis, swimming, surfing
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The Vice-President & Co-Captain - Emman Tiu Sonco
He doesn't climb often, but the technique is still there. He's what most people call a natural climber. All he needs is more practice and he can excel in anything. Sometimes, he's rarely ever there... so, why's he Co-Captain??? hmmm... a perfect substitute for Orson... He's got some leadership skills underneath him. Go Mantiu!!!
What's Man have to say?
Climbing experience: 2 years
Climbing Level: 5.9 to 5.11, V2 to V5
Rock shoes used: 5.10's X-Ray
Other sports:
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The Secretary - Pocholo Relucio
Poch is thin, but don't let his lightweight fool you... he's a strong climber. His silent scaling of the wall is intriguing to watch. His holiness is also contagious...really. In his third year as an Entrepreneurial Management student, Poch's secretarial tasks are a no-brainer for him. He can do what is asked of him with pleasure.
What's Poch have to say?
Climbing experience: 1 year
Climbing Level: 5.9 to 5.11, V4 to V7
Rock shoes used: Mad Rock's Shark
Other sports:
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The Public Relations Officer - Mark Laser Paraoan
We don't need to tell you why he's PRO... just listen to him and you're likely to get drawn. There's something magnetic about Laser, something truly interesting. Sometimes, he'll talk and sound foolish, but when everyone thinks he's insane, he's actually telling the truth and even looks serious about it, and then everyone is laughing their heads off. He's a cool member of the varsity.
What's Laser have to say?
Climbing experience: 1 year
Climbing Level: 5.5 to 5.7, V2
Rock shoes used:
Other sports:
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Miel Pahati a.k.a. Potyong and Ninja Racoon
Determination, eagerness, psyche, agility, endurance, strength, power, flexibility, and an active cerebral cortex is very evident every time Miel takes on the wall. He is a walking legend in the climbing community. With only 3 years of climbing experience up his sleeve, he's bagged several top places in competitions and even brought home the 8th place at the men's speed competition in Shenzen, China's World Cup of 2003. Maybe the coolest thing about him is this... Miel is Miel and will always be Miel... he's a simple down to earth regular guy... it just so happens he's a champion climber... but that's just on the side.
What's Miel have to say?
Climbing experience: 3 years
Climbing Level: 5.13d to 5.14, V10??
Rock shoes used: Boreal's Stinger, Matrix, and Rock
Socks, 5.10's X-Ray and Anasazi Southwest
Other sports:
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Trix Faylon
Ang side-kick ni Det. Alagad ni Kim. He used to sport the ska look in UA&P--it basically repulsed several higher bodies... then he shaved his head... tsk...tsk...tsk... he's got the forearms to scare you... a boulderer at heart... he can never fail to get injured right away. At the moment, climbing is his 2nd love, and mountain biking fills his heart. Go Trix!
What's Trix have to say?
Climbing experience: 2 years
Climbing Level: 5.9 to 5.11, V5
Rock shoes used: 5.10's X-Ray
Other sports: biking, surfing
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Det Uy
Ang side-kick ni Trix. Alagad ni Kim. Master of Kakulitan. The Ultimate Weird Goddess. She makes training fun and well, fun. Her light-heart and child-like humor is a refreshing experience. Being with her keeps you in good company. Just beware though, she's super kulit, so you might lose your head.
What's Det have to say?
Climbing experience:
Climbing Level: 5.5 to 5.7, V2 to V4
Rock shoes used: 5.10's Anasazi
Other sports:
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Jax Maneja
Kamukha ni Bianca :) JAX is the MAN... He can kill you in Pusoy Dos. Climbing with an injured wrist has been difficult for Jax, but he's able to do it. His strength is his power. He's the varsity's cool dude. Go Jax! You rock!
What's Jax have to say?
Climbing experience: 1 year
Climbing Level: 5.5 to 5.7, V2 to V4
Rock shoes used:
Other sports:
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