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Fil-Can Nation Select prepares early for future games

A Fil-Canadian basketball team holds tryouts as it moves early to defend its championship title in next year's games.

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<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qGMZovL0geI?&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>After getting the inaugural championship at the Play Manila Live Tournament in March, Fil-Can Nation Select head coach and director Ray Montaniel knows that they have the bull’s eye on their backs.With the tournament eight months away, the amiable coach recently held the tryouts for the U-19 team in Markham, Ontario for the next players of the squad.Shooting, size, and basketball skills are all given to what Coach Ray is looking for. But the one thing that he said could make a player stand out is attitude.&quot;[It] has always been the work ethic,&quot; he said, &quot;how hard they work. Sometimes, you may not be the most talented kid in the gym but hard work can make up for a lot of things.”Spots are limited for the team. This is why Montaniel said that even if a player made the last year, it&#x27;s not certain that he would still be part of the team next March.&quot;Everyone&#x27;s got to earn their spot,&quot; he added. &quot;The coaches have seen them throughout the tournament and know what to expect from the players.&quot;Joey Guanzon made the trip to Manila last March and was part of the maiden team that won the championship.He said he liked his experience back in the Philippines, and would not mind trying out again for the team.&quot;You have to show out every single time,&quot; Guanzon. &quot;You have to show why these coaches need you on this team.”First-time tryout James Peters tried out for next season&#x27;s team not only to showcase his talent but also to learn more about his roots.“I feel like it&#x27;s a good opportunity to play against other Filipinos,&quot; said Peters. &quot;I&#x27;ve never really done that before. It&#x27;s my first time, so [I&#x27;m] just continuing to explore my heritage.&quot;Montaniel did not require those who went to the tryouts to have a Philippine passport to join the team.But he told the players and their parents that if they want to play post-secondary or ultimately for Gilas, the Philippine national men&#x27;s basketball team, they have to get the ball rolling if they have not yet done so already.

A Fil-Canadian basketball team holds tryouts as it moves early to defend its championship title in next year's games.

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Published Jul 15, 2024 04:27 PM PHT

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