JV ESTRADA & TASH MAIERHOFER
Faith. Focus. Forward.
Tayshaun Paul Maierhofer and John Vincent “JV” Estrada come from different sports, but share the same foundation: discipline built in the quiet. For Tash, basketball was inherited—his father, Rico Maierhofer, is a former collegiate and professional standout—but it became personal only when he stopped playing for expectations and started honoring the work. Early mornings, accountability, and patience turned the game into his own.
Those values were reinforced beyond the court. From his aunt, Filipino supermodel Jasmine Maierhofer, Tash learned that professionalism, consistency, and confidence matter as much as talent. After losses, he resets through reflection, prayer, and work, believing that one game never defines him—only his response does.
San Sebastian College Basketball Player
Position: Guard/Wing
LIFESTYLE & GAME DAY
Pre-Training & Post-Training Skincare: Pre: cleanse, sunscreen Post: gentle cleanser, moisturizer, recovery-focused care
Fashion / Style Staple: Clean, minimal fits, neutral tones, good shoes, and confidence.
Pre-game Playlist: Motivational hip-hop, Christian R&B, and calm-focus tracks.
Game Day Superstition: Same warm-up routine, same quiet moment of prayer before tip-off.
Favorite Post-game Meal: Rice, lean protein, and something sweet on the side.
One Drill You Hate but Need: Defensive slides and conditioning sprints. no shortcuts.
WHAT MAKES TASH COOL? Faith in God, humility in every result, and discipline in the daily grind. He competes with purpose, honors the process, and trusts that work done the right way will always speak for itself.
JV’s journey mirrors that mindset. Volleyball became real when he left his hometown to become a Benilde student-athlete in Lucena City. Away from the spotlight, it’s solo reps and daily repetition that shape his game. Balancing athletics and modeling demands adaptability, but the lesson remains the same: mistakes are part of growth, and comebacks are always possible.
De La Salle College of Saint Benilde Volleyball Player
Position: Middle Blocker
LIFESTYLE & GAME DAY
What is you Pre-Training and Post-Training Skincare? Ysera Products and skincare
What is your fashion or style staple? Streetwear or Old money fashion fits
Pre-game playlist? Travis Scott
Game day superstition? None
Favorite post-game meal? DietBuddy meals
One drill you hate but need? Sprinting
WHAT MAKES JV COOL? An unshakable optimism and the refusal to give up. He faces life with resilience, always finding a way forward no matter the situation.
Grounded in routine and purpose, both athletes aim to leave legacies beyond wins—Tash at San Sebastian and JV at Benilde—defined by humility, resilience, and relentless effort. What makes them cool isn’t flash, but commitment when no one is watching.
Writer: Yeoh Egwaras
Photography: Kame Amado and Yeoh Egwaras
Styling: Rxandy Capinpin
Editorial Associate: Royd Loyola
Grooming: Lars Cabanacan
Special Thanks to Mercator Models
