The effects of Goldwin Monteverde's reported resignation from Adamson

On the afternoon of April 11, 2017, SPIN.ph reported that coach Goldwin Monteverde has resigned from his position as head coach of the Adamson Baby Falcons. Rumors of coach Goldwin's resignation has been going around High School basketball circles, so the news of the resignation didn't come as that much of a surprise for insiders.

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But for fans, the move came as quite the surprise. After all, the Baby Falcons were still projected to contend for a championship despite the controversial end that they had to their Season 79 campaign. They weren't losing that much key players to graduation, and the desire for redemption was the most important part in all of this.

The fact of the matter is, Goldwin Monteverde could very well be going out of the Adamson basketball program. This move creates then a number of effects not just for the San Marcelino-based school, but also the rest of High School basketball. 

1. The effect it has on the Adamson Juniors basketball program

Let's start by talking about the group that will feel the most effects with regards to the resignation of Coach Goldwin Monteverde. That's none other than the Adamson Juniors basketball program itself.

The reality of it is that it was Coach Goldwin who revitalized the Juniors basketball program of the Baby Falcons. He was the very same guy who was able to produce players such as JD Tungcab, Gerry Abadiano and the controversial Encho Serrano. 

Other than the individuals that he was able to put out for the program, Monteverde also created a winning culture. Ever since Season 77, Adamson has been Final Four contenders, and for the most part of Season 79, they were the favorites to win it all. He was able to do this by utilizing a system that was able to utilize every player in the team whether it be offensively or defensively. 

Let's face it. It isn't that far-fetched to say that Coach Goldwin was THE program of Adamson. How things were operated, the system, and the culture which surrounded that team. If it weren't for him, the Baby Falcons wouldn't be the contenders that they were.

Sadly, now, it's highly likely they'll no longer be the contenders that they were before. It may not just be Coach Goldwin who's leaving that program. Even the players which he himself recruited and developed may very well be headed out of San Marcelino. 

2. The effect that it has on the UAAP

The resignation of Goldwin has immense effects on the rest of the UAAP field.

Since there's the possibility of the players of Monteverde bolting Adamson as well, that means Adamson is depleted. That means ones less contender for other teams to worry about come UAAP Season 80.

The biggest winners in all of this have to be the Ateneo Blue Eaglets and the NU Bullpups. There were doubts whether both teams would truly be able to contend for a championship given the presence of the Baby Falcons. Now that Adamson looks like it will struggle come the next season, it opens the door for the Blue Eaglets and the Bullpups to grab the championship.

Other than the two contenders, the rest of the league is affected as well. FEU's chances of returning to the Final Four despite losing guys like Jack Gloria, Kenji Roman and Jun Gabane increases. DLSZ and UPIS could turn in inspired performances enough for them to contend for a Final Four slot. UST could rise after a great run last season. UE could very well surprise everybody.

Point is, it opens up the door for a lot of possibilities. It was the same thing that happened when Adamson's wins were forfeited, except this time, this occurs way before the season even begins.

3. The effect that it has on the rest of the High School Basketball field

At first glance, given the reported facts that have been given to us, it's only the UAAP that will be largely affected by his resignation. 

However, rumors are starting to circulate regarding Goldwin possibly going to a rival school, and his players either staying in the UAAP (but with a different school), or going to another league, like say, the NCAA. That has large effects not just with regards to competition in these leagues, but even with our National Team.

Let's face it. Being in one particular school is key as to whether or not you'll be given a pass to play for the National Team. Let's say, a player like Carl Tamayo is placed in a school that is notorious for not allowing its players to play for the National Team. That would be a huge blow for the Philippine Basketball program, given that Tamayo is a legitimate prospect who would do very well in the international level. Losing that kind of talent due to petty politics is incredibly frustrating to deal with.

Sadly, that's just the kind of culture that we find ourselves in. Expect more details regarding this resignation to unravel in the coming weeks. This is a resignation that affects not just Adamson, but the rest of the Juniors basketball field as well.