Coach Roger Gorayeb poses with Capital1 Solar Energy owners Mandy and Milka Romero (2nd and 3rd from left) and assistant team manager Hollie Reyes.

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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/14gorayeb.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Coach Roger Gorayeb poses with Capital1 Solar Energy owners Mandy and Milka Romero (2nd and 3rd from left) and assistant team manager Hollie Reyes. Handout/Capital 1 Solar Energy."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Coach Roger Gorayeb poses with Capital1 Solar Energy owners Mandy and Milka Romero (2nd and 3rd from left) and assistant team manager Hollie Reyes. <em>Handout/Capital 1 Solar Energy.</em></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MANILA -- Roger Gorayeb remains optimistic of Capital 1 Solar Energy&#x27;s prospects in the upcoming season of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), even if he did not have the luxury of a long preparation with his new team.</span><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;In this league, time is a good investment considering the level of competition. It’s very tough, so I am pinning my hopes on their big fighting hearts as we begin our journey,&quot; Gorayeb said on  Monday night during a team dinner. </span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Solar Spikers have been training for just three weeks heading into the launch of the new PVL season next Tuesday.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;First two days of our practice, naririnig ko pa sila nagtatanong &#x27;Ano nga name mo?&#x27;&quot; Gorayeb revealed.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/25/24/capital1-embraces-quest-as-pvls-newest-challenger">READ: Capital1 Power Spikers embrace quest as PVL&#x27;s newest challenger</a></span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">But the multi-titled mentor is counting on his players&#x27; determination to prove that they belong in the professional league as they make their debut. </span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;Gutom sila sa playing time so I am very sure they will give it their all each game. Lalaban sila ng sabayan sa mga established teams in the league,&quot; said Gorayeb.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Capital1 is composed of &quot;experienced players and young ones,&quot; according to Gorayeb, and the coach is pleased that his players are all on the same page.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;Lahat sila iisa ang lang iniisip which is how to help Capitail1 win games and gain followers,&quot; he said. </span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Capital1 was launched as the PVL&#x27;s newest squad in late January. They completed the league&#x27;s 12-team cast for its newest season.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Owned by sisters </span><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/27/24/capital1-owners-to-rely-on-athletic-experience-on-managing-new-team"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/27/24/capital1-owners-to-rely-on-athletic-experience-on-managing-new-team">Mandy and Milka Romero</a></span><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">, Capital1 features Patty Orendain, Aiko Urdas, Heather Guino-o, Jannine Navarro, Arriane Layug, Jorelle Singh and Janeca Lana.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Other members of the team are Rovee Instrella, Renesa Melgar, Sydney Niegos, Lourdes Clemente, Shyra Umandal, Cathrina Dizon, Kath Villegas, May Macatuno, Jel Quizon, Rica Rivera, Bingle Landicho, Dana Del Rosario, Jel Quizon, Rica Rivera, and Sofia Nipa.</span></div><div><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/2/1/pvl-capital1-reveals-initial-lineup-for-2024-season-1542" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">READ: Capital1 reveals initial lineup for 2024 season</a></div>

<p>Roger Gorayeb remains optimistic of Capital 1 Solar Energy's prospects in the upcoming season of the PVL, even if he did not have the luxury of a long preparation with his new team.</p>

Roger Gorayeb remains optimistic of Capital 1 Solar Energy's prospects in the upcoming season of the PVL, even if he did not have the luxury of a long preparation with his new team.

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