V-League MVP Jaja Santiago says she’s still on the rise
MANILA, Philippines – Even after bagging the Most Valuable Player plum in the 13th Shakey's V-League Collegiate Conference, Jaja Santiago said there is still "room for improvement."
Speaking to the press Wednesday after their five-set, title-clinching victory over Ateneo 19-25, 25-18, 25-22, 21-25, 15-4, Santiago said she is yet to reach her full potential.
"Kung nakikita niyo na nag-iimprove ako, happy ako (and) overwhelmed. Pero para sa akin, hindi kasi ako nakukuntento kung anong meron ako kasi laging there's room for improvement," Santiago said. "Go lang ako nang go para umangat pa. Hindi ako titigil hangga't di pa ako nakukuntento."
She added her stints in other leagues, including the Asian Women's Club Volleyball championship, greatly helped her.
More than being named MVP, Santiago said she is happier that they were able to defend their V-League crown.
"Mas gusto ko 'yung championship title kesa sa award. Sa akin bigay ko lang yung best ko every game. Kahit hindi ko makuha 'yung award, satisfied ako."
With Italian coach Fabio Menta tagging her as the "Philippine volleyball great hope," Santiago said she will work extra hard to earn the right for the moniker.
"Walang pressure, bakit ko ipepressure yung sarili ko sa binibigay nila na title? Mas better na ipakita ko na lang yung best ko para maging fit ako dun sa binibigay nila (na title)," Santiago said.
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