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UAAP: Manolo Refugia returns as FEU head coach; Rald Ricafort joins as consultant

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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17818647234881715273390287IMG_3815.webp" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">FEU coach Manolo Refugia. <em>UAAP Media</em></span></span></span>MANILA — Manolo Refugia is back at the helm of Far Eastern University&#x27;s (FEU) women’s volleyball team.</div><p>Refugia was appointed head coach of the Lady Tamaraws once again for UAAP Season 89 after the team parted ways with coach Tina Salak.</p><p>The development was announced by the school Friday afternoon.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFEUTamaraws1928%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02BqxpKduE8bdiRancR6jGidwNW83gAvrMaP8o4wbys7UCjhB3ZoK1bziceZ5dhxw5l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="562" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Also entering the program is Premier Volleyball League (PVL) champion coach Rald Ricafort, expected to bring his genius to the green and gold.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/9/how-manolo-refugia-s-love-for-volleyball-brought-him-back-to-feu-047"><strong>RELATED: UAAP: How Manolo Refugia&#x27;s love for volleyball brought him back to FEU<br/></strong></a></div><p>Ricafort, also recently named as PVL Press Corps Coach of the Year, is the tactician of the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the professional league.</p><p>“This leadership transition reflects FEU’s commitment to sustaining a competitive and student-centered volleyball program while continuously seeking opportunities for growth and innovation,” the team said in a statement.</p>

<p>Manolo Refugia is back at the helm of FEU women’s volleyball team, while Rald Ricafort is joining as the team's consultant.</p>

Manolo Refugia is back at the helm of FEU women’s volleyball team, while Rald Ricafort is joining as the team's consultant.