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The University of the East (UE) lauded collegiate basketball head coach Gerardo \u201cJack\u201d Santiago for steering the Red Warriors to a remarkable run in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Seasons 84 to 87.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Santiago\u2019s \u201cefforts, skills and smarts\u201d led the men\u2019s team to achieve wins that made it \u201cthe most breathtaking UE Red Warriors Men\u2019s Basketball season in recent history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou and the Warriors wowed, upsetting competitors, surprising supporters, thrilling fans within and beyond UE,\u201d the University said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After four UAAP seasons, the school management said Santiago is parting ways with the team to explore fresh challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UE thanked the head coach for accepting its invitation to lead the basketball team five years ago and becoming the players\u2019 \u201cfatherly frontliner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It also expressed gratitude to Santiago\u2019s family for understanding and supporting his work for the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe in the University of the East community of never-say-die tribes of students, graduates, alumni, faculty members and officers wish to express our sincere, immeasurable gratitude for what you have accomplished in mentoring the UE Red Warriors squad,\u201d the University said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe thank you for not just the many feats you have brought out of our student-athletes but also for your countless sacrifices, care and big-heartedness, including numerous going-the-extra-mile, above-and-beyond provisions of nourishment,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UE said Santiago did not only mold great athletes but also better persons and sportsmen who are \u201cable to transcend limitations and draw closer to their highest potential.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The management said it is sincerely grateful to Santiago and wished him well in his future endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For his part, Santiago said, \u201cI sincerely thank UE for the privilege and opportunity to work alongside such talented student-athletes, dedicated staff and passionate supporters for the past five years. The moments on and off the court and the relationships I’ve built with each of them shall remain close to my heart.