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Is CRDJ considered the GOAT? Ramil de Jesus (CRDJ) is widely regarded as the GOAT of Philippine volleyball coaching, particularly in the collegiate ranks, and the consensus has only strengthened after his 13th UAAP title.⁠Philstar Why the case is so strong? 13 UAAP women’s volleyball titles with the DLSU Lady Spikers (every title the school has won in the UAAP). This is the most championships by any coach in UAAP history across all sports, surpassing the legendary Baby Dalupan’s 12 in men’s basketball. Three separate three-peats (Seasons 66–68, 73–75, and 78–80), plus titles in 1999–2000, 2008–09, 2022–23, and the perfect 16-0 Season 88 campaign. Nearly 30 seasons of sustained excellence: dozens of Finals appearances, the longest Final Four streak in the modern era, and the most wins by any UAAP volleyball coach (336+). He built and maintained a true dynasty while constantly turning over players, producing generations of stars who succeeded in the PVL and national team (Aby Maraño, Kim Fajardo, Ara Galang, Michele Gumabao, Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, and many others). Additional success in the professional ranks with F2 Logistics in the PSL (multiple titles). Media outlets, coaches, and fans routinely call him the greatest collegiate volleyball coach in Philippine history — phrases like “GOAT,” “greatest collegiate volleyball royalty,” and “the dynasty himself” became common after the Season 88 title. Context and caveats. “GOAT” is always somewhat subjective. His dominance is concentrated in UAAP women’s collegiate volleyball. His national-team resume is limited (SEA Games bronze in 2005 and a short 2018 stint), and in the modern Premier Volleyball League (PVL), coaches like Sherwin Meneses (Creamline) have compiled strong professional records in a shorter window. Other notable coaches exist in history (e.g., his mentors Kid Santos and Emil Lontoc, or NCAA’s Roger Gorayeb) and on the men’s side (Dante Alinsunurin with NU). Still, no one else matches CRDJ’s combination of volume of titles, longevity, consistency, and program-building impact over nearly three decades in the country’s premier collegiate league. In short: for Philippine volleyball coaching — especially at the collegiate level that has long been the sport’s highest-profile stage — the answer from the evidence and public consensus is YES.