Learn from the expert

I am lucky to have a mentor who’s an avid follower of basketball. If basketball players have coaches then I also have mine. I met Ate Adz through the Singles for Christ community. I am fortunate to have her because she’s not just a sport buddy; she’s my older sister and my friend. Aside from those household meetings, where she would treat us to dinner and long hours of chatting, sports, specifically basketball has strengthened our friendship.

                In terms of watching basketball games live, I must say that she’s the veteran and I am the rookie. Let’s put it this way, she’s the Danny Seigle and I am the Dylan Ababou of PBA. (They’re our favourite players)

Here are some tips that Ate Adz shared to me when watching basketball games:

•  Be familiar with the players’ faces. Maybe you’ll meet them again somewhere.
• Don’t be shy with them, because it’s once in a blue moon that you see them in person.
• If you want quality pictures with your favourite athletes, wait for them outside the dugout, after the game.
• It’s better to sit at the courtside if it’s a PBA game or games played by Manila-based teams.
• Never watch games (mentioned above) without your camera. You might regret it after.
• If you have magazines with your favourite athletes on it, make sure to bring them and ask for an autograph.
• Don’t just watch those handsome faces of the players; consider their skills and attitude in the game. At the end of the day, you’re there to watch a game, not a fashion show.
• Learn from the games you’ve watched.
• Enjoy!