00:00Para-athletics coach Moreto Delgado Jr. shared the inspiration
00:05given by the para-athletes to their teammates.
00:08Here's teammate Bernadette Pinoy.
00:13In 2016, Moreto Delgado Jr. started teaching special education
00:18at Dumot Elementary School in Cavinti, Laguna.
00:21Here, he also became the coach of the school's para-athletics team.
00:25His passion for helping and teaching young people with special needs is also abundant.
00:30In the PTV Sports interview with Moreto,
00:32he shared the inspiration given by the para-athletes to their teammates
00:37who have the same situation.
00:39I have a passion because I saw that there are a lot of people
00:44or there are a lot of special needs education that are needed by people like us.
00:50For me, teaching is not just teaching.
00:53It's not just a profession.
00:55For me, teaching is a calling.
00:57It's not just about their difficulties so that they can achieve their dreams.
01:03At the same time, they are pushing each other to continue the fight.
01:07Whatever happens, they will do it.
01:11Win or lose, they will continue.
01:14Moreto also admitted that it's not easy to teach students with special needs.
01:19That's why they continue their training whenever there's a competition.
01:23He says this is a motivation for coaches like him
01:27to continue sharing their knowledge in the field of sports.
01:31If the child is successful, we are also successful.
01:34It feels good to see that the children you teach are successful.
01:40They are successful in life because you are part of their needs.
01:47At present, Moreto is training six para-athletes from the school.
01:53Meanwhile, Moreto also gave advice to para-athletes, parents,
01:57and fellow coaches who are encouraging the players.
02:01Disability is not an excuse to achieve your dreams.
02:06If you have a dream, just continue the fight.
02:09We have a lot of coaches and para-athletes who will support you
02:15and help you to achieve your dreams.
02:18Bernadette Pinoy, for Atleta Pilipino, for Bagong Pilipinas.
