Petro Gazz didn’t have to look far to find its newest head coach.
The Angels announced on Tuesday night that they have appointed Gary and Lisa Van Sickle — parents of reigning All-Filipino Conference MVP Brooke Van Sickle — to lead the team in the upcoming 2025 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference.
“They nurtured greatness at home, and now they bring that same passion to the sidelines to guide our team to greater heights! The coaching tandem of the Van Sickles takes charge of the Angels,” the team said in a Facebook post.
“Here’s to a new era! Welcome, Coach Gary and Coach Lisa,” the post added.
Gary will serve as head coach, succeeding interim mentor Brian Esquibel, who took the reins following the departure of Japanese coach Koji Tsuzurabara during the PVL On Tour. Lisa, meanwhile, will join him as assistant coach.
Gary played for the University of Hawai?i from 1988 to 1990, while Lisa suited up for Hawaii Pacific University.
