NU Pep Squad coach Ghicka Bernabe. UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—Ghicka Bernabe, the architect behind the Nationwide College Pep Squad’s speedy rise to success, is leaving her put up as coach.
Bernabe introduced her retirement on Saturday after steering NU to its seventh championship within the UAAP Cheerdance Competitors at Mall of Asia Enviornment.
“Siguro wala nang mas ibang emosyon ako na mailalabas ngayon kundi happiness kasi since ito yung final season ko and I’ve been working with the NU Pep Squad for 12 years, and with the 12 years, 9 seasons out of 9 seasons, nakakuha tayo ng seven championships and will two podium finishes tayo,” Bernabe stated.
(I assume there’s no different feeling for me proper now aside from happiness since that is my final season and I’ve been working with the NU Pep Squad for 12 years and with the 12 years, we have been capable of declare seven championships and two podium finishes).
“Siguro yung happiness ko ngayon mas malaki pa sa enviornment. Ganun siya. Kasi parang not less than kung final season ko man, hindi ko nabigo ang bawat supporters and lahat ng umaasa sa NU Pep Squad na kayang kaya ibalik ang trophy na ito sa NU Pep Squad,” she added.
(I really feel like my happiness is greater than this enviornment as a result of I do know that if that is actually my final season, I didn’t let the supporters of NU Pep Squad down that we are able to simply convey the title again to us.)
When requested how she needs her legacy to be remembered, Bernabe turned emotional.
“Possibly I’m not the appropriate individual to inform what legacy I would depart. Possibly with my members and coaches, they’re those who can inform what coach Ghicka left behind,” she stated whereas tearing up.
“But when I’m to be requested, my complete keep in NU is memorable and crucial. For me, it’s emotional as a result of I’m completely happy for the workforce however technically it’s my final day,” she added.
Bernabe started dealing with NU in 2010 after competing for the Far Jap College Cheering Squad from 2005-2009.
Teaching, nevertheless, wasn’t actually a part of her preliminary plans.
“Earlier than, I didn’t think about myself as somebody who would work as a coach. I simply didn’t see it however once I noticed the advance and {our capability} of being champions, I noticed it. I’m grateful to the administration that trusted me.”
NU Pep Squad workforce captain Daniela Silos described Bernabe as a “life coach.”
“Coach is not only a workforce coach however she’s additionally a life coach. There are occasions when our coaching is 2 hours whereas her sermon can also be two hours as a result of she provides so many examples and experiences that all the time go away marks in our hearts and minds,” Silos stated.
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