The UAAP has suspended East University women's volleyball head coach Jerry Yee for approximately three months for “acting contrary to the purpose of the league.'' He was also banned from entering the venue where the Lady Warriors play.
The UAAP's decision is expected to have an impact throughout the current women's volleyball tournament, which has received significant public attention. She will also be a shock to the UAAP coaching community, where many schools are looking for a visionary coach they can trust.
Mr. Yee and the UE administration are not taking this suspension lightly. An appeal is scheduled for Monday, in which Yee could argue that he was denied due process and that his suspension was arbitrary.
The UAAP said it investigated Yee following complaints from member schools that the UE coach violated the association's purpose of “fostering camaraderie and fair play.”
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Although the UAAP's decision did not name the school that filed the complaint, it was an open secret within the UAAP that it was Adamson University, where Yee was his former coach and with whom he parted ways last year.
UAAP said the decision was taken after lengthy deliberations by the UAAP Executive Board and its recommendations were submitted to the board, which subsequently agreed with the findings of the BMD.
The decision was made on February 29th and took effect immediately. However, Yee will be allowed to continue training with the Lady Warriors and may coach the team outside of the UAAP tournament. UE will also maintain its current record of 1 win and 2 losses.
BMD said it acted on complaints from member schools that Yi had committed “acts inconsistent with the objectives of the league.”
“The UAAP, as an organization of academic institutions, prioritizes maintaining close relationships among its eight member schools through healthy competition and demands the highest ethical and professional standards from those expected to form student-athletes.” I will.”
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Yee told reporters he had heard the board was considering charges against Adamson, but was still surprised by the decision.
“Well, I think it’s unnecessary,” he said Sunday. “Parang walang, due process. I mean, hide naman ako nakunan n side ko on this matter. Nagrat ako, eh. Kumbaga me ganit pa para—glat, And I was surprised.”
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Pending further appeals, Yi will be banned from attending games, effectively missing out for the remainder of the season.
“Well, I think it's uncalled for and I think due process is needed. So I'm on the hindi naman ako naknan side of this. Na glat din ako yeah. Kumbaga is ganith papara. Glat and surprised ” said Yi.
“There are no ethical violations.”
The now-suspended UE mentor steadfastly opposed what he termed an “astonishing” sanction following a complaint filed by an anonymous UAAP member school.
“For the record, parting ways with Adamson was a mutual decision. We both agree that this partnership has come to an end and it is time to take a new step in our careers and take on new challenges. I felt that.”
Mr. Yi further added: “I maintain that there was no ethical violation in my decision to accept the head coaching job at UE because it was a mutual parting of ways for Adamson and me.”
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“It is ironic that this professional decision of mine later came under harsh treatment due to the vindictiveness of an educational institution that prides itself on inculcating Catholic virtues and teachings. I'm sorry.”
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Yi and UE received the league's ruling on Friday afternoon and plan to appeal the decision by Monday.
Secondary coach Obet Vital will take over the reins of the Lady Warriors during Yee's indefinite absence, but the ongoing UAAP campaign is not affected by the sanctions imposed on the head coach.
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