After a season of adversity, the DLSU Lady Spikers have successfully defended their championship and retained the title as the top team of the league. However, it was not an easy journey for the Green-and-White. From losing a handful of key players prior to the season, to players struggling with inconsistency, the team from Taft […]
Maintaining an athlete’s physical build is one thing, but maintaining one’s weight is another. To most athletes, following a healthy diet is a preferable lifestyle but to others, following a strict diet is a must depending on their corresponding sport. Physical strength and mental toughness are just initial qualifications in joining sports as strict as […]
One of the most common and feared injuries sports injuries is the anterior cruciate ligament tear, or what is popularly termed as an ACL. A list of high profile athletes have suffered this injury, from NBA players in Derrick Rose and Jamal Crawford to former Philippine Azkals defender Aly Borromeo, instrumentally affecting their careers. Among […]
Getting in the zone before game time can be different for everybody, may it be in sports, school, work, or even during lull periods. Being productive and reaching optimum concentration is a process that everyone experiences differently, and this is no foreign concept to Lasallian student athletes. Pre-game day rituals and routines are common among […]
In a country where mainstream sports events such as basketball and volleyball dominate the media, some athletes take a chance on a road less traveled. First introduced in Ancient China, Dragon Boating celebrates culture, tradition, endurance, strength, skill, and harmony amongst others. With its rising popularity in both the international and local scene, a newfound […]
Coming into the New Year, new resolutions and goals are made for the following months, with having a healthy and balanced diet and exercising two of the most common resolutions made each year. De La Salle University at Taft avenue is home to students, athletes, and student-athletes alike. In addition to the slew of various […]
Equestrian is a sport not familiar to most, and several may even find the game uninteresting to watch due to not understanding its mechanics. Equestrian is not just horses jumping around, however, but it is a sport that requires rigorous training and a sense of great responsibility. For equestrian athletes and fans, what draws them into […]
Winning three UAAP General Championships since Academic Year 2012-2013 is a testament to the ability of the DLSU’s Office of Sports Development (OSD) to carve a culture of excellence as one of the most sought after sports programs in the country. Behind this success is its recruitment program. One of the general features of the […]
Bacolod City: the heart of Negros Occidental and home of some of the most beautiful sights, grandest festivals, and most delicious delicacies in the Philippines. Known as the city of smiles, it is no secret that it is a home of people with big welcoming hearts and even bigger personalities. Talent can be found all […]
With UAAP Season 79 at its halfway point, The LaSallian interviewed athletes, both those who have entered the offseason and those who will kick off their respective campaigns in the second semester of competition. Lady Tanker Maggie Mendoza, Green Judoka Adrian Perillo, Green Batter Paul Naguit, and DLSU Football’s Mauro Acot talk about their favorite […]