After delivering a career-best performance that saw her amass an impressive 31 points with a stellar 55-percent attack rate in Creamline's hard-fought triumph over Akari in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, Tots Carlos is swiftly turning her attention to the next challenges awaiting the Cool Smashers.
The seasoned three-time PVL MVP showcased her prowess in the closely contested four-set victory (25-22, 21-25, 25-22, 25-19) over the Chargers on Thursday at the Philsports Arena.
Despite the remarkable individual feat, Carlos remains grounded and is channeling her energy towards the collective goal of defending Creamline's title in a highly competitive PVL field.
“Well, ang mindset naman lagi namin na sinasabi ni coach na after one game, tapos na kasi napakahaba nung season, napakaraming team. Every time na matapos namin 'yung isang laro, natapos na 'yung trabaho, mindset na kami into the next game,” shared Carlos, emphasizing the team's forward-looking approach.
Carlos redirected the credit for her outstanding performance to her teammates and coaches, recognizing their integral role in her 31-point outing.
“Hindi naman lahat ng games pare-pareho 'yung sitwasyon. So 'yun, ready lang naman kami palagi eh. Wala namang kaso sa amin kung sino'ng nakaka-score, sinong hindi. Tulong-tulong 'yan. Kaya lang nakaka-score 'yung isang player dahil sa tulong ng mga teammates namin,” acknowledged Carlos.
Despite reaching new heights in her professional career, the 25-year-old opposite spiker remains hungry for improvement.
Carlos expressed her eagerness to learn, attributing her success to the support of teammates and coaches, creating an environment free from pressure and focused on continuous learning.
“Yung nilalaro ko ngayon, even me, 'di ako makapaniwala. Pero 'yun nga, dahil nga sa mga tulong ng mga coaches, kasi grabe talaga 'yung suporta ng mga teammates ko saka ng mga coaches, na walang pressure, training lang lagi, so ako naman, lagi lang akong--gusto ko lang natututo ako palagi sa lahat ng games,” shared Carlos.
“Hindi lang naman dumadaan lang 'yung games. Personally, may mga natutunan din naman ako sa mga ganitong sitwasyon, ano'ng gagawin. So 'yon, honestly, gusto ko pang matuto pa. 'Yun po.”
