The Adamson Soaring Falcons and Lady Falcons are the collegiate men's and women's varsity teams of

Adamson University Adamson University ( fil, links=no, Pamantasang Adamson) also referred to by its acronym AdU is a private, Catholic coeducational basic and higher education institution run by the Congregation of the Mission in Manila, Philippines. The univers ...

that play in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The university teams' high school programs carry the nicknames ''Baby Falcons'' and ''Lady Baby Falcons'' respectively. The university's varsity teams also participate in other sports leagues such as the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup, Fr. Martin's Cup, University Games, and Premier Volleyball League.

Team mascot and colors

The school's choice of the falcon as its mascot is symbolic. Just as the falcon soars high before inflicting harm on its prey, so do the varsity teams of Adamson soar high to defeat their opponents in a sporting event. Blue (navy blue) and White are Adamson's official school color.

Varsity team monikers

Increasing participation

The mother sports league of the Adamson Falcons is the UAAP, which has tournaments in fifteen sports. Adamson does not participate in all fifteen sports or all divisions of a sport. The school authorities are now addressing this. They have set as a goal the full participation of the school in all tournaments of the UAAP. In Season 76 (2013–14), Adamson University fielded a high school team in the UAAP girls' division, participating in the sport of volleyball and carrying the moniker ''Lady Baby Falcons''. Also in Season 76, Adamson fielded teams in the swimming tournament's men's and women's divisions. Then, in Season 77 (2014–15), Adamson fielded a football team in the men's division. In Season 79 (2016–17), Adamson fielded a team for the first time in a volleyball tournament. The program intends to field more teams in the coming seasons to achieve full participation.

Team sports

Baseball

Men's team

= List of recent Head Coaches of Men's Basketball Seniors Division

= * Luigi Trillo (1999–2004) * Mel Alas (2005) *

Leo Austria Leovino R. Austria (born March 14, 1958), better known as Leo Austria, is a Filipino former professional basketball player and the current head coach of the San Miguel Beermen in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Playing career Aust ...

(2006) *

Bogs Adornado William "Bogs" Adornado (born May 26, 1951) is a Filipino former basketball player and coach. He is one of the Philippine Basketball Association's Greatest Players and was inducted to its Hall of Fame in 2005. He was a three-time PBA Most Val ...

(2007) *

(2008–2013) * Kenneth Duremdes (2014–2015) * Michael A. Fermin (2015) * Franz Pumaren (2015–2021) *

Nash Racela Raoul Cesar "Nash" Escueta Racela (born November 30, 1971) is a Filipino professional basketball coach. Nash Racela was a graduate of De La Salle University before taking on a career as a coach. He also coached the Philippine squad that parti ...

(2021–present)

Women's team

The current Falcon women's basketball team roster for the UAAP Season 85.

Championships

*The Adamson Soaring Falcons won one UAAP men's basketball championship in Season 40 (1977–78). *The Adamson Soaring Falcons won the championship of the 2003 University Games. *The Adamson Lady Falcons won back-to-back women's basketball championships twice, 2003-2004 and 2009–2010. *The Adamson Baby Falcons were the UAAP juniors basketball champions for six straight years from 1988 to 1993. *The Adamson Lady Falcons were the champions in the last 10 seasons of UAAP softball.

Notable players

Men's Basketball *

Hector Calma Hector Calma (born March 2, 1960) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. At 5 feet and 8 inches, he played at the point guard position and was most notably associated with the San Miguel Beer team of the Philippine Basketbal ...

(won the team during UAAP Season 40) * Marlou Aquino * Kenneth Duremdes * Gherome Ejercito * Eddie Laure *

Ken Bono Karl Kenneth Odani Bono (born June 19, 1984) is a Filipino basketball player who last played for the TNT KaTropa of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played collegiate basketball for the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the University At ...

UAAP MVP 2006 / UAAP Mythical First Team *

Lester Alvarez Lester Andrew F. Alvarez (born September 18, 1988) is a Filipino basketball player and head coach for the Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Alvarez played college basketball for the Adamson Un ...

* Rodney Brondial * Jericho Cruz * Alexander Nuyles UAAP Season 74 Mythical Five * Celedonio Trollano *

Eric Camson Eric James Mandanas Camson (born June 12, 1990) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Terrafirma Dyip of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted 16th overall in the 2013 PBA draft by the Air21 Express. Colle ...

Richard Alonzo Richard Hernando Alonzo is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Bacoor City Strikers of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was an undrafted player signed by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in 2008 before being ...

* Edward Joseph Feihl *

Jansen Rios Jansen Mani Rios (born October 28, 1991) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was selected 25th overall in the 2015 PBA draft. Collegiate career He was recruited b ...

* Louie Alas *

Jerrick Ahanmisi Jerrick Vincent Frankera Ahanmisi (born October 16, 1997) is an American-born Filipino-Nigerian professional basketball player for the Magnolia Hotshots of the Philippine Basketball Association The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) i ...

UAAP Mythical Team 2018 *

Simon Camacho Simon David R. Camacho (born 1995/1996) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for the Adamson Soaring Falcons of the Univ ...

* Sean Manganti * Keith Zaldivar Women's Basketball * Ewon Arayi UAAP MVP 2004

Beach volleyball

The school has men's and women's beach volleyball teams.

Volleyball

Notable athletes

* Angela Benting *

Mylene Paat Mylene Balan Paat (born April 5, 1994) is a Filipino professional volleyball player. She currently plays for Nakhon Ratchasima of the Women's Volleyball Thailand League. She also represents the Philippines women's national volleyball team. At ...

* Tatan Pantone *

Shiela Marie Pineda Shiela Marie "Bang" Pineda (born January 21, 1991) is a Filipino volleyball athlete. Career Pineda played for Adamson Lady Falcons during the UAAP Season 75 being named Best Server and the UAAP Season 76. She then played for Cagayan Valley La ...

* Pau Soriano *

Jema Galanza Jessica Margarett "Jema" Casidsid Galanza (born November 28, 1996) is a Filipino volleyball player and former captain of the Adamson Soaring Lady Falcons volleyball team in the UAAP and a National Team Member. She also played for the Laoag P ...

Trisha Genesis Trisha Genesis (born March 20, 2000) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for the Akari Chargers of the Premier Volleyball League, the 2019 Collegiate Conference champion of which was her alma mater Adamson University and with her winning t ...

Softball

* Ana Santiago *

Queeny Sabobo Queeny T. Sabobo is a Filipina softball player (as short stop and outfielder). Born and raised in Negros Occidental, Sabodo was part of the Adamson University Falcons women's softball team who swept 5 championships and a 73-game winning run in the ...

Cheering Squad

The Adamson Pep Squad is the official cheering squad of the university's athletic program. They are known for their energetic and spirited performances, which have helped them win numerous awards in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition.

Rankings

This is the school's ranking in the team sports in UAAP since 1986, the year the UAAP became an eight member-school league. Note: 1. The rankings from 2003 to 2005 consider the forfeited games of

DLSU De La Salle University ( fil, Pamantasang De La Salle or Unibersidad ng De La Salle), also referred to as DLSU, De La Salle or La Salle, is a private, Catholic coeducational research university run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Chris ...

. UAAP Season 68 suspension of De La Salle University-Manila. 2. NT: No Tournament held due to pandemic. 3. C: Cancelled due to pandemic.

Number of championships

The following table shows the number of championships of Adamson University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

References

{{CCL Adamson University College sports teams in Metro Manila University Athletic Association of the Philippines teams