Jerry Yee
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| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||
| Born | April 14, 1974 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (women) University of the East (women) | ||||||
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Jerry Yee is a Filipino
Career
High school
Prior to becoming a coach in the collegiate level, Yee was in charge of Hope Christian High School's girls volleyball program as its coach. It was with Hope Christian where Yee first coached Isa Molde, Justine Dorog and Mae Basarte.[2][3] The school played in the V-League and formed part of the core of the National Capital Region girls team in the Palarong Pambansa.[4]
Collegiate
UAAP
Yee has coached teams in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
University of the Philippines
Yee first coaches the UP Fighting Maroons in Seasons 78 and 79.[5] He would resign in 2017.[6]
Adamson University
He would return to coaching in the UAAP in 2023 when he joined the Adamson Lady Falcons[7] He would only coach for Season 85[8] leading them to a third place finish; their first ever Final Four appearance since Season 76 in 2014.[9]
He was released in June 7 of the same year shortly after his appointment as the main tactician of the Farm Fresh Foxies in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) was announced.[9] The company of rival team the Akari Chargers sponsors Adamson.[10]
University of the East
Yee would then coach the UE Lady Red Warriors in Season 86.[5] He was unable to complete the season as he was mete with a three month suspension in March 2024 for "acts that are inconsistent with the purposes" of the UAAP.[11] This suspension was characterized as undue. Yee alleged that there is a lack of due process and insinuated that his former employer Adamson was behind the complaint.[12]
NCAA
Yee would also coach the
Club
Sta. Lucia Realtors
The Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors of the Philippine Super Liga were coached by Yee during the 2017 Grand Prix.[16][17]
Petro Gazz Angels
Yee would become the coach of the Petro Gazz Angels in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) when the debuted in 2018.[18][19][20] Arnold Laniog would take over from Yee in 2019. Yee remained as part of Petro Gazz as its team consultant.[21]
He would be reinstated as head coach for Petro Gazz in 2022.[21]
Farm Fresh Foxies
In the middle of his stint with Adamson, Yee was approached to coach a new team in the Premier Volleyball League. Yee would become coach of the team which would become the Farm Fresh Foxies which had its core formed from players of St. Benilde which Yee also coaches.[22] He would start his stint with Farm Fresh in mid-2023.[9]
References
- ^ Micaller, Bea (April 14, 2023). "Benilde coach Jerry Yee admits unblemished NCAA Season 98 run wasn't easy | NCAA Philippines". GMA News. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
Still, Yee, who is celebrating his 49th birthday today, said he's happy to see the Taft crew persevere amidst the challenges.
- ^ "On Yee's resignation as Lady Maroons coach". The Philippine Star. September 12, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Hope Christian sustains dominance in girls volleyball with two league titles in three months". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. October 18, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Songalia, Ryan (April 28, 2014). "Which region will earn top volleyball honors at Palaro 2014?". Rappler. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Agcaoili, Lance. "Jerry Yee named UE Lady Warriors volleyball coach". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Flores, Migs (September 4, 2017). "SOURCES: Jerry Yee leaves UP once again". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (February 25, 2023). "Jerry Yee relishes UAAP coaching return". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (June 7, 2023). "Jerry Yee released by Adamson after PVL coaching appointment". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c "'Complete support': Adamson, Jerry Yee part ways as new PVL Farm Fresh gig begins". Rappler. June 7, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (June 7, 2023). "Veteran Jerry Yee to coach new PVL team Farm Fresh". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Valencia, Justin (March 3, 2024). "UAAP suspends Jerry Yee for rest of Season 86". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Isaga, JR (March 3, 2024). "'Uncalled for,' 'lack of due process:' UE coach Jerry Yee slams season-long ban". Rappler. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Flores, Migs (August 15, 2018). "After facing former team, Jerry Yee reiterates focus on Saint Benilde". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "NCAA volleyball: St. Benilde ends Arellano's reign, completes season sweep for title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 22, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Flores, Migs (July 22, 2018). "Jerry Yee takes over as Saint Benilde's head coach". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Mendoza, Voltaire (January 23, 2018). "Sta Lucia story". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Sta. Lucia sticking with old roster for next PSL season". The Philippine Star. January 2, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "New teams Petro Gazz and Tacloban, returning club Iriga eye strong start in PVL". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. May 3, 2018. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Satumbaga, Kristel (March 29, 2018). "PVL: Petro Gazz hooks up with La Salle, CSB standouts". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Ulanday, John Bryan. "Phillips helps Angels to triumphant start". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Li, Matthew (February 4, 2022). "Jerry Yee back as Petro Gazz coach". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, John Mark (March 4, 2024). "TIMELINE of events leading to UE coach Jerry Yee suspension". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved March 5, 2024.