Frederick "Derrick" S. Pumaren, better known on his nickname Manong Derrick, is a Filipino basketball coach who was recently the coach of the De La Salle Green Archers in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). He coached several teams in the UAAP, PBA, and PBL.
Pumaren was a member of the UE Red Warriors 1978 championship team.
While being an assistant, Pumaren led the Magnolia to six Philippine Amateur Basketball League championship.
Pumaren was hired an assistant coach for San Miguel Beermen led by then import-coach Norman Black. But when the People Power Revolution occurred and the Beermen was left the league for a while, he worked for Tanduay Rhum Makers under coach Arturo Valenzona and won back-to-back championship in 1987, but lost in the third conference and spoiled their chance to swipe the prestigious Grand slam. He returned as an assistant coach in 1987. When Norman Black returned, this time as a full-time head coach, Pumaren helped the Beermen to win four championships, including the 1989 grand slam.
In 1986, the Magnolia/SMB returned to the league in the last conference of the season, Pumaren was appointed as head coach, but placed last in the standings.
Pumaren became the head coach for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP from 1986 to the early 90s, piloting the team to its first UAAP finals appearance in 1988, [1] and first championship in 1989 and repeating in 1990. [2] He also called the shots for the 1991 La Salle team in a controversial UAAP championship game win over FEU in 1991. [3]
Pumaren led the Philippine team (RP-5) into a silver finish against Malaysia in 1989 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian Games. [4]
Pumaren led Triple-V Restaurant into three PABL championships. [5]
Pumaren was hired by Pepsi Hotshots to replace legendary PBA head coach Ed Ocampo. Pumaren led his team to a finals appearance in 1992 PBA Third Conference finals as 7Up Uncolas, but swept by Swift. [6]
Pumaren was hired as Swift Mighty Meaties/Hotdogs head coach. In 1995, Swift changed its name to Sunkist Orange Juicers and he led his team to two championships (defeating Alaska Milkmen in both finals series), but lost in the last conference. [7] He won Coach of the Year (COY) Award in the same season. But in 1996, the success was not doubled, even assisted by legendary coach Turo Valenzona. [8]
Pumaren was hired as co-coach for Mobiline Phone Pals with Tommy Manotoc. [9] But their partnership did not bear any championship appearance.
He replaced Chot Reyes as head coach of the Sta. Lucia Realtors. [10] He led the team to a semi-finals appearance in 1998 PBA All-Filipino Cup.
He replaced future PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa as Purefoods head coach. One of the trades under him was trading away Defense Minister Jerry Codiñera to the Mobiline Phone Pals to get the 6'9 center Andy Seigle. In 2000, Pumaren led Purefoods to two finals appearances, first in All-Filipino Cup [11] and the last was in the Governors' Cup. [12]
He coached the Tanduay Rhum Masters on its last season in the league. [13] When Lina acquired the team, Pumaren and some players are carried over to the FedEx team. In 2003, he was sacked and replaced by Bonnie Garcia. [14]
When his brother Dindo Pumaren was hired as head coach of UE Red Warriors, Pumaren was hired as team consultant. He helped the team to reach Final Four in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008. He also helped the team to got a 14-0 elimination sweep that gave them to chance to skip the Final Four and advance to the finals in 2007, but got swept by the returning De La Salle Green Archers (who were suspended the previous year) in the finals led by their brother Franz Pumaren.
Pumaren was hired by Talk 'N Text Phone Pals in 2005–06 season as their consultant, but later became head coach in 2006 Philippine Cup. [15] He led his team to 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference finals, but lost to Alaska Aces led by ex Phone Pals Willie Miller. [16] But after the finals appearance, they suffered some losses led to rumors of team management firing him and his staff, but after a meeting with the players, it was decided to defer the decision until after the next tournament, the 2008 PBA Fiesta Conference. [17] He was later replaced by Chot Reyes. [18]
Pumaren was hired by UE Red Warriors as head coach, and led his team to a 4th seed playoff game against the eventual champions NU Bulldogs, but lost. UE struggled and did not qualify for the next seasons that led him to resign. [20]
Pumaren was hired by CEU Scorpions as head coach, and led his team to a better performance in Universities and Colleges Basketball League, but once lost to Olivarez College in a semi-final game. In 2019 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup, he led the Scorpions to be a great performing team, but lost to Ateneo Blue Eagles 3 games to 1. [21]
In 2020, he returned as head coach for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP, replacing Gian Nazario. [22] In December 2022, La Salle opted not to renew Pumaren's contract. [23]
Season | W | L | PCT | Finish | PG | PW | PL | PPCT | Results |
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De La Salle Green Archers | |||||||||
1986 | 4 | 10 | .286 | 6th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
1987 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 5th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
1988 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 2nd | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | Runner-Up |
1989 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 2nd | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | Champions |
1990 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 1st | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | Champions |
1991 | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1st | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Forfeiteda |
UE Red Warriors | |||||||||
2014 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 5th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 4th-seed playoff |
2015 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 6th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
2016 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
2017 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
De La Salle Green Archers | |||||||||
2021 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 3rd | 2 | 1 | 1 | .500 | Semifinals. |
2022 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 5th | 1 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 4th-seed playoff |
Totals | 37 | 47 | .440 | 9 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 2 championships |
aWon UAAP Championship but forfeited and the 1991 title was later awarded to FEU
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