201012:00 am
Coach Dindo – “Aggressiveness made the difference”
Posted by Lesmes Solanoy
“Now, where was this team last Thursday?”
This was what I was thinking as I witness how the Green Archers displayed its mastery over last season’s runner up, the UE Red Warriors, in their game last Sunday at the Philsports Arena, just three days after being upset big time by the NU Bulldogs.
So, when Coach Dindo Pumaren took the centerstage in the post-game interviews, all the reporters had one question to ask--
“What was the difference of this UE game with the NU game?”
Coach Dindo answered simply “Aggressiveness.”
This was echoed by DLSU’s highest scorer that game, Maui Villanueva.
“Kulang talaga kami sa aggressiveness kaya kami natalo sa NU,” said the three-year veteran. “Maganda defense namin and naging aggressive kami ngayon. Sinunod lang namin yung Lasalle system, nag-execute kami ngayon. Yun ang big difference ng game na ito,” Villanueva added.
What is “aggressiveness” ? It is outrebounding the opponent (50-33), out-assisting (18-7), out-blocking (6-1) (Well, this one is through the lone effort of rookie Papot Paredes), outrunning (18-6 fastbreak points), and out-hustling (23-13 turnover points and 18-2 2nd chance points) the opponent.
20104:27 pm
Coach Dindo Pumaren is no stranger to rebuilding
Posted by GREENARCHERS.PH
Whether there will still be any drastic changes in the Green Archers’ preseason roster before the UAAP opens on July 10, what is certain is that this team is still a work in progress. For new head coach Dindo Pumaren, handling a rebuilding team is no stranger for him as he was also in a similar situation when he started his coaching career.
When Pumaren was appointed head coach of the UE Red Warriors back in 2004, he inherited a team that was completely drained of talent. With the departure of Paul Artadi, Olan Omiping, Arnold Booker, Jay-ar Estrata, Philip Butel, Jayson Alminario and some guy named James Yap, the Warriors not only lost its entire starting unit but also most of their utility guys off the bench.
Coach Dindo had 10 rookies in his first year with UE. Though veterans KG Canaleta, Paulo Hubalde and RJ Masbang are still with the team, the Warriors weren’t expected to go anywhere that season after a major line-up overhaul.
Surprisingly, the once lowly-regarded Warriors did quite well that year. They were 4-3 after the first round and ended the season at fourth place with an 8-6 record. Just when everyone thought they would languish at the bottom of the heap, the Red Warriors overachieved.
This year, Coach Dindo is again tasked to handle a team composed of a few veterans and a swarm of rookies and sophomores. Can he also help this team exceed expectations in his first year as head coach?
201012:50 pm
Green Archers start 2010 against the Knights
Posted by GREENARCHERS.PH
The De La Salle Green Archers officially start their 2010 campaign tomorrow in the Fil-Oil Flying V Preseason Invitational as they collide against the same team that abruptly ended their season last year. Sans their national team players, the Letran Knights eliminated the Green Archers in the sweet 16 phase of the Philippine Collegiate Championships. The loss was the exclamation point to a disappointing 2009 season for the team.
The Green Archers are poised to bounce back strong this year but they will have to do it without several veterans who have already graduated. The team will parade a very young team with 8 rookies listed in the roster for this tournament. These new guys are no spring chickens when it comes to winning as they were part of successful high school basketball programs.
Tomorrow will also be the official coaching debut of Dindo Pumaren. By the looks of things, the team will most likely carry on his player persona– a high-speed bullet.
Anticipated Match-up: Kevin Alas vs Jarelan Tampus – Both played together at Letran High School.
Things to watch out for: Jaypee Belencion’s encore performance of his "Three-Spree".
20098:37 pm
Coach Franz steps down as Head Coach
Posted by GREENARCHERS.PH
As reported by GreenArrows at Archerpride.com, Coach Franz Pumaren will step down as the head coach of the Green Archers after the PCCL tournament. Coach Franz will be running for a local position in next year’s elections. Team Manager Terry Capistrano has likewise tendered his resignation to concentrate on his business endeavors.
In 11 seasons under Coach Franz, the Green Archers has made it to the finals 9 times winning 5 (6 if you count the 2004 season). His best achievement was piloting the squad to a remarkable four-peat in his first 4 years under the helm. His coaching track record speaks for itself and I believe it would be difficult for anyone to even equal what he has achieved.
He will be best remembered as a coach who brought out the best in all his players. It was his system that made the Archers a competitive team year in and year out. Coach Franz will soon assume the role as team consultant.
We would like to thank Coach Franz as well as Mr. Capistrano for their valuable contributions to the team through the years. We will be forever grateful to the both of you.
With this, we welcome the new head coach of the Green Archers, no other than Dindo “The Bullet” Pumaren. After a successful tenure with UE, Coach Dindo returns to his alma mater and thus becomes the 4th Pumaren to be the team’s bench tactician after father Pilo and older brothers Derrick and Franz (note: thanks to our readers for the correction 10/7).
Good Luck Coach Dindo! An1mo!
200910:15 am
Dindo and Franz Pumaren reunite at La Salle
Posted by GREENARCHERS.PH
Two years after squaring off in the UAAP Finals, brothers Franz and Dindo are ready to rumble once again but this time side by side at the La Salle bench (Courtesy of businessmirror.com.ph - Roy Domingo 10-03-07)
From gmanews.tv
Former De La Salle Archer Dindo Pumaren will be coming back to his alma mater in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
Fr. Bernie Oca, the De La Salle board representative, on Monday confirmed that Dindo will suit up as assistant to his brother Franz, the Archers' basketball head mentor. Dindo will replace Tyrone Bautista.
Neither of the two Pumarens was available for comment. Fr. Oca, however, revealed that Dindo will attend his first practice on Tuesday.
Dindo resigned as University of the East mentor last December and was replaced by Lawrence Chongson. During the 2007-2008 season, the Red Warriors posted a rare 14-0 sweep during the eliminations but Dindo and his Warriors eventually bowed to La Salle and his brother in the finals.
Despite the off-court tussle between the Pumaren brothers, UAAP fans, especially those from La Salle, are now excited over the prospect of seeing the reunion of Franz and Dindo in the Archers' bench during the 2009-2010 season.
Dindo and Franz played together for La Salle during the 85-86 season. Franz left the Archers the following season. -GMANews.TV
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