Alohi Robins-Hardy will be playing the role of assistant coach for the University of the Philippines women’s volleyball team (WVT) for UAAP Season 87 slated for early 2025.
The Filipino-American setter already started joining Fighting Maroons practices earlier this week, as she will be tasked to oversee the growth of promising 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.
The now-28-year-old’s winning experience will be much-welcome for State U’s first-year head coach Benson Bocboc, as well as its revitalized roster led by Nina Ytang, Nica Celis, and Irah Jaboneta and bolstered by talented youngsters in Kianne Olango, Yesha Noceja, and Jothea Mae Ramos.
After a one-win showing last season, the WVT – with the full backing of Strong Group Athletics and business tycoon Frank Lao – is more energized for a stronger and better UP-hosted Season 87.
