The DLSU Green and Lady Fencers are returning to the UAAP Season 87 Fencing Tournament with a refreshed and rejuvenated spirit, looking to capitalize on their experiences from the previous season and the preseason. Their offseason was a time for reflection, focusing on their shortcomings and identifying areas for improvement. The team captains, Krupskaya Ednilag (III-MKT) and Edan Ensamtan (III, POM-LGL), shared their goals for the upcoming season. Ednilag aimed to overcome her self-doubt and mental fortitude, stating that she practiced being brave and executing actions with 100 percent confidence. Ensamtan, on the other hand, emphasized the importance of mental composure and fortitude in overcoming weaknesses and flaws. The Lady Fencers gained support from the Office of Sports Development (OSD), which provided physical therapy and sports psychology services. This support helped the team to refine their skills, particularly in areas such as mental toughness and physical fitness. To build stronger bonds within the team, the Lady Fencers conducted team sessions with their sports psychologist at the OSD. They also established a buddy system, pairing seniors with rookies to foster communication and teamwork. The team captains encouraged individual efforts, pushing their members to be more diligent and to strive for excellence. On the men’s side, Ensamtan and Ednilag organized social gatherings to promote team cohesion. They highlighted the importance of mental resilience and composure in overcoming challenges and achieving success. The Green and Lady Fencers participated in various competitions during the preseason, including the Hampton’s Winter Cup 2024, Senior Fencing Championship, and St. Ignatius Cup. These events helped them gauge their skill levels, identify areas for improvement, and gain experience competing against opponents from other UAAP schools. Ednilag emphasized the value of these competitions, stating that they served as a benchmark for their skill levels and a wake-up call to train harder. The team captains also highlighted the benefits of competing against new opponents, including Klyde Pabalan and Fiona Sigua. Pabalan’s unique style of play and Sigua’s consistent attendance and improvement during training made them promising players to watch out for in the upcoming season. Despite the challenges they face, the Green and Lady Fencers are poised for success in UAAP Season 87. Their hard work, teamwork, and mental resilience will drive them forward, and their ability to stay focused under pressure will dictate their success. With the right pieces in place and a newfound sense of momentum from the preseason, they are ready to take on the competition and make a strong finish in the upcoming season. The team’s ability to overcome their weaknesses and improve their skills will be crucial in determining their success. The Lady Fencers’ focus on mental toughness and physical fitness, as well as the Green Fencers’ emphasis on mental composure and fortitude, will help them to stay ahead of the competition. The Green and Lady Fencers’ success will depend on their ability to execute their strategies and stay focused under pressure. With their hard work and determination, they are ready to make a strong impression in the UAAP Season 87 Fencing Tournament. As they prepare to take on the competition, the Green and Lady Fencers are confident that they can overcome their weaknesses and achieve outstanding results. Their mental resilience and ability to stay focused will be their greatest assets, and their teamwork and strategy will drive them forward. The upcoming season will be an exciting and challenging one for the Green and Lady Fencers. With their newfound momentum and determination, they are ready to take on the competition and make a strong finish in the UAAP Season 87 Fencing Tournament.

“Consistent naman ang attendance namin sa training, nakikita ko ang gumaganda ‘yung footwork namin, nakikita mo talaga ang improvement namin throughout the months.” – Krupskaya Ednilag
(“Our attendance during training is consistent, and I could see that our footwork is improving too. You could see the improvement throughout the months.” – Krupskaya Ednilag)

With the right combination of hard work, teamwork, and mental resilience, the Green and Lady Fencers are poised for success in the UAAP Season 87 Fencing Tournament.
The Green and Lady Fencers’ success will depend on their ability to execute their strategies and stay focused under pressure. Next up
The Green Fencers are set to face off against their opponents in the upcoming season. With their unique style of play and consistent attendance, they are promising players to watch out for in the tournament.

• The Green and Lady Fencers are returning to the UAAP Season 87 Fencing Tournament with a refreshed and rejuvenated spirit, looking to capitalize on their experiences from the previous season and the preseason.
• The team captains, Krupskaya Ednilag (III-MKT) and Edan Ensamtan (III, POM-LGL), shared their goals for the upcoming season, focusing on mental toughness and physical fitness.
• The Lady Fencers gained support from the Office of Sports Development (OSD), which provided physical therapy and sports psychology services.
• The team conducted team sessions with their sports psychologist at the OSD to build stronger bonds within the team.
• The Green Fencers participated in various competitions during the preseason, including the Hampton’s Winter Cup 2024, Senior Fencing Championship, and St. Ignatius Cup.
• The team captains highlighted the benefits of competing against new opponents, including Klyde Pabalan and Fiona Sigua.

• The Green and Lady Fencers are poised for success in the UAAP Season 87 Fencing Tournament, driven by their hard work, teamwork, and mental resilience.
• The team will face off against their opponents in the upcoming season, with their unique style of play and consistent attendance making them promising players to watch out for.
• The Green Fencers’ success will depend on their ability to execute their strategies and stay focused under pressure.

The Green and Lady Fencers are ready to take on the competition in the UAAP Season 87 Fencing Tournament, with their newfound momentum and determination driving them forward. With their hard work, teamwork, and mental resilience, they are poised for success in the tournament.