The spotlight isn’t always the loudest place on the court — and for Ivy Lacsina, the silence has become her proving ground.
As the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) on Tour progresses, Lacsina hasn’t put up the eye-popping stats many expected from the 25-year-old spiker. Yet behind the modest numbers is a deeper, more deliberate transformation happening under the surface — one that she welcomes with resolve and patience.
So far, Lacsina has logged only one double-digit scoring game in the preseason tour — an 18-point effort against the Chery Tiggo Crossovers. In Akari’s recent win over the Capital1 Solar Spikers, she tallied just eight points. But she’s not rattled. Instead, she’s focused on something less quantifiable: long-term trust, chemistry, and mastery of a brand-new system under newly appointed head coach Tina Salak.
“Right now, it’s all about learning,” Lacsina said after the match. “Coach Tina is very detailed with her system. We’re guided every step of the way, and that makes the transition a little easier — but it still takes time.”
For Lacsina, who came from a different volleyball philosophy, the switch has demanded more than just tactical adjustment — it’s also been a psychological reset. Rebuilding her instincts, realigning her timing with a new setter, and syncing with Salak’s structure has required her to not only unlearn old habits but to relearn the game from a fresh perspective.
“It’s a new chapter. Coach Tina and I are still learning how to read each other,” she explained. “It’s not just about fitting into the system — it’s about internalizing it. And that doesn’t happen overnight.”
Lacsina is particularly mindful of earning her place not just in the starting rotation, but within the inner fabric of Salak’s vision for the team.
“I have to earn their trust,” she admitted. “Once that happens, my form will follow.”
That mindset has proven especially critical with Akari navigating injuries and lineup shifts. As veterans and newcomers alike adapt to unfamiliar roles, Lacsina has embraced the mental side of leadership — managing frustrations, reinforcing positivity, and anchoring her growth in patience.
“We’re still getting to know each other, not just as players but as people,” she said. “This isn’t just about plays or points — it’s about trust, timing, and shared accountability.”
Akari now advances to the knockout stage of the PVL on Tour, a new phase that brings both uncertainty and opportunity. For Lacsina, the tournament isn’t just a competition — it’s a test of character and commitment.
The numbers might not yet reflect the work she’s putting in, but for Ivy Lacsina, the process is the performance. She isn’t chasing the spotlight — she’s building something more durable: trust, resilience, and a game that speaks for itself in time.