NEARLY a decade removed from playing in the Philippine Basketball Association, the hoops journey continues for Jeffrey Cariaso through two values-driven programs which he takes much pride in to be part of.
The director of the Alaska Basketball Power Camp and one of the proponents of the Jr. NBA Philippines program, Mr. Cariaso, also assistant coach with the Aces in the PBA, shared that while he did not envision his post-playing path to chart such a direction, he nonetheless is not complaining, especially since it affords him the opportunity to inspire and make a difference in other people’s lives in a different capacity.
“To be honest, I didn’t envision this or predicted it. There was always a part of me that enjoyed — in high school and college — being with kids; guiding, teaching, whether as mentor, counselor or coach, but this is something I did not dream of,” Mr. Cariaso said in an interview with BusinessWorld.
“But I’m happy that the cards fell the way they did. It really improves me as a coach because, for me, for you to be able to coach at this level (PBA) you have to be able to experience teaching young kids. To be able to set up a program and see their development with an organized blue print is something I am happy and proud of,” he added.
Just finished his fifth year of handling the Alaska Basketball Power Camp, which is Alaska’s basketball summer activity program, Mr. Cariaso said he is very satisfied with how things are evolvin for it, guided by their core values of respect, integrity, hard work and determination.
