UNIVERSITY of the Philippines and National University will parade new coaches in the upcoming UAAP women's volleyball tournament slated to open in second semester.
The Lady Maroons will have former car racing champion Vip Isada, while the multi-titled high school mentor Francis Vicente will man the fort for the Lady Bulldogs.
Isada, who is also handling the UP men's volleyball team, replaced Ron Dulay, while Vicente, who guided University of Santo Tomas to many UAAP girls volleyball crowns, will take over from Dante Alinsunurin, who was transferred to the NU men's coaching staff.
The Lady Maroons and the Lady Bulldogs were booted out of 'Final Four' contention last season after posting 4-10 and 1-13 records, respectively.
Dulay, who guided Ateneo to its first-ever playoff stint in 2008, served UP for two seasons while Alinsunurin replaced Johnny Candoy, who retired last year after coaching more than two decades for NU.
The Lady Maroons are trying to be relevant again in UAAP women's volleyball, the Lady Bulldogs are dead serious to be a contender in the years to come.
In fact, NU snagged prized 6-foot-1 blocker Dindin Santiago from UST.
By transfering to the Lady Bulldogs, Santiago, who was a key player in the Tigresses' successful title runs in the UAAP and Shakey's V-League, will undergo to a two-year residency.
Theodore Jurado, Journal Online
Subject: Maroons, Bulldogs Parade New Heads 
Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:20 am
