De Brito takes Capital1 rein

MANILA, Philippines — Capital1 has tapped Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge de Brito as its new mentor, taking over from Roger Gorayeb in what could be a make-or-break move for the fledgling franchise’s Premier Volleyball League future.

De Brito’s arrival comes close to the June 8 PVL Draft where the Solar Spikers could land their biggest catch – consensus top rookie pick Bella Belen.

The Brazilian coach will make a league return a year after an 11-21 record in four conferences with Akari, a team that has big names and a number of collegiate superstars in the fold.

Gorayeb, for his part, will now be team consultant after his brief coaching stint. Gorayeb chalked up a 7-23 mark in three conferences.