PSC Partners with FDM Institute to boost Filipino athletes’ vision and performance

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) continues to expand its support system for national athletes, reinforcing its commitment to provide world-class preparation as they compete on the international stage. In its latest initiative, the PSC has partnered with the FDM Neuroscience and Vision Care Research and Training Institute to enhance athletes’ visual capabilities—an often overlooked but critical component of elite sports performance.

The collaboration, dubbed “Sight on the Goal: Sports Performance Vision in Action,” aims to ensure that Filipino athletes benefit from cutting-edge vision science, enabling them to perform at their highest level with improved clarity, reaction time, and coordination. The program highlights the growing recognition that success in sports is not solely dependent on physical conditioning and technical skill, but also on the efficiency of visual processing and perception.

Leading the initiative is Dr. Tess Yambot, chairman of the FDM Institute, who emphasized the long-term vision behind the partnership. She expressed optimism that the collaboration would become a sustained effort in uplifting the standards of Philippine sports.

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“We want to create awareness that with better vision, our athletes will have better performance. We are here to help enhance the sports vision skills of the athletes geared for excellence,” Yambot said during a press conference.

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PSC chairman Patrick Gregorio echoed this sentiment, describing the partnership as an “eye-opener” for Philippine sports. He underscored the importance of integrating science-backed methods into athlete development programs, particularly those that can provide a competitive edge on the global stage.

Medical experts from the institute further explained that achieving peak performance requires more than just standard 20/20 eyesight. According to them, advanced visual skills—such as hand-eye coordination, depth perception, peripheral awareness, and rapid visual processing—are essential for athletes competing at the highest level. These attributes can significantly influence decision-making, timing, and overall execution during competition.

Among the first beneficiaries of the program is rising Filipina tennis standout Kaye Emana, who has already undergone initial assessments. Her evaluation included a comprehensive set of tests designed to measure and improve various aspects of visual performance, such as vision skills testing, eye-hand coordination, visual tracking, reaction to light stimuli, and enhanced visual clarity during play. These assessments are expected to provide valuable insights that can be translated into tangible improvements on the court.

The rollout of the program begins with a free two-day “functional assessment” for national athletes scheduled on April 9, to be followed by similar sessions for coaches, trainers, and sports officials on April 11. Both activities will be held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, a historic hub for Philippine sports development.

With this initiative, the PSC continues to demonstrate a progressive approach in athlete preparation—embracing innovation and interdisciplinary support to ensure that Filipino competitors are equipped not only physically and mentally, but also visually, as they strive for excellence on the international stage.

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