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UAAP: Norman Miguel out as head coach of NU Lady Bulldogs

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News 

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/sports/01/06/norman-miguel.jpg"/><figcaption>Former NU head coach Norman Miguel. <em>ABS-CBN Sports.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA, Philippines -- (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) Norman Miguel is out as the head coach of the National University (NU) women&#x27;s volleyball team after less than two seasons in charge.</p><p>Miguel confirmed to ABS-CBN News on Wednesday afternoon that he will no longer be calling the shots for the Lady Bulldogs once the UAAP resumes.</p><p>&quot;I resigned last November 15. It&#x27;s my personal decision,&quot; Miguel explained. &quot;They&#x27;ve been asking me to reconsider my decision, but it was final on my part.&quot;</p><p>Miguel steered NU to a promising 2-0 start in UAAP Season 82, which was cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>He took over from Babes Castillo the previous season, and led a youthful NU team to a 4-10 win-loss record in Season 81.</p><p>Taking over for Miguel is Karl Dimaculangan, who vacates his post in University of the East (UE) to take over the NU women&#x27;s volleyball program. </p><p>Miguel said he is glad that Dimaculangan is stepping in his place.</p><p>&quot;I and the sports office have not tackled that matter naman about Coach Karl as my replacement after I finalized my decision, (but) I&#x27;m very much happy that he&#x27;s on board,&quot; he said.</p><p>Dimaculangan, who starred for University of Santo Tomas in his collegiate days, led the Lady Warriors to a 3-11 slate in Season 81, his first full season at the helm. UE had a 0-2 record in Season 82 before the pandemic forced a stop to the season.</p><p>Dimaculangan takes over a promising NU team that features several top recruits, including Ivy Lacsina, Gel Luceno, Cess Robles, setter Joyme Cagande, and libero Jennifer Nierva.</p><div><strong>Related video: </strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VJA_jXImziY?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><div> </div><div class="iwantbar"> </div>

<p>(UPDATED) Norman Miguel is out as the head coach of the National University women's volleyball team after less than two seasons in charge.</p>

(UPDATED) Norman Miguel is out as the head coach of the National University women's volleyball team after less than two seasons in charge.

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UAAP: Norman Miguel out as head coach of NU Lady Bulldogs

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 06, 2021 05:10 PM PHT

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Updated January 06, 2021 05:36 PM PHT

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