Derrick Pumaren

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Derrick Pumaren
Personal information
Nationality Flag of the Philippines.svg Filipino
Career information
College UE
Position Head coach
Coaching career1983–present
Career history
As coach:
1983–1990 Magnolia/Lagerlite
1986–1991 De La Salle
1985; 1987–1989 San Miguel Beermen (assistant)
1986 Tanduay Rhum Makers (assistant)
1986 Magnolia Cheese Makers
1989 Philippines
1991–1992 Triple-V Foodmasters
1990–1994 Pepsi Hotshots/7-Up Uncolas
1994–1997 Sunkist Orange Juicers/Pop Cola Bottlers
1997 Mobiline Phone Pals (assistant/co-head coach)
1998 Sta. Lucia Realtors
1999–2000 Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
2001 Tanduay Rhum Masters
2002–2003 FedEx Express
2004–2008 UE (team consultant)
2006–2008 Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2008–2014 Hong Kong (team consultant)
2014–2017UE
2018–2019 CEU
2020–2022De La Salle
Career highlights and awards
As head coach:

As assistant coach:

As player:

Medals
Men's Basketball
Head coach for Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1989 Kuala Lumpur team

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.

Contents

Playing career

Collegiate career

Pumaren was a member of the UE Red Warriors 1978 championship team.

Coaching career

Magnolia (PBL) head coach (1983–1990)

While being an assistant, Pumaren led the Magnolia to six Philippine Amateur Basketball League championship.

Assistant coach (1985–1989)

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.

Magnolia head coach (1986)

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.

La Salle (1986–1991)

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]

Philippine team (1989)

Pumaren led the Philippine team (RP-5) into a silver finish against Malaysia in 1989 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian Games. [4]

Triple-V (1991–1992)

Pumaren led Triple-V Restaurant into three PABL championships. [5]

Pepsi (1990–1994)

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]

Sunkist Orange Juicers and success (1995–1996)

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]

Co-coach at Mobiline (1997)

Pumaren was hired as co-coach for Mobiline Phone Pals with Tommy Manotoc. [9] But their partnership did not bear any championship appearance.

Sta. Lucia Realtors (1998)

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.

Purefoods (1999–2000)

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]

Tanduay and FedEx (2001–2003)

He coached the Tanduay Rhum Masters on its last season in the league. [13] When Bert Lina acquired the team, Pumaren and some players are carried over to the FedEx Express. In 2003, he was sacked and replaced by Bonnie Garcia. [14]

Consultant for UE (2004–2008)

When his brother Dindo Pumaren was hired as head coach of UE Red Warriors, Pumaren was hired as team consultant. [15] 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.

Talk 'N Text (2006–2008)

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. [16] He led his team to 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference finals, but lost to Alaska Aces led by ex Phone Pals Willie Miller. [17] 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. [18] He was later replaced by Chot Reyes. [19]

Hong Kong (2008–2014)

Pumaren served as team consultant to Hong Kong. [20]

UE (2014–2017)

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. [21]

CEU Scorpions (2018–2019)

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. [22]

Return to La Salle (2020–2022)

In 2020, he returned as head coach for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP, replacing Gian Nazario. [23] In December 2022, La Salle opted not to renew Pumaren's contract. [24]

Coaching record

Collegiate record

SeasonTeamElimination roundPlayoffs
GPWLPCTFinishGPWLPCTResults
1986 DLSU 14410.2866th––––Eliminated
1987 DLSU 1468.4295th––––Eliminated
1988 DLSU 14113.7862nd101.000Runner-up
1989 DLSU 14113.7862nd2201.000Champions
1990 DLSU 14113.7861st2111.000Champions
1991 DLSU 14122.8571st211.500Forfeiteda
2014 UE 1495.6435th101.0004th-seed playoff
2015 UE 1468.4296th––––Eliminated
2016 UE 14311.2147th––––Eliminated
2017 UE 14311.2147th––––Eliminated
2021 DLSU 1495.6433rd211.500Semifinals
2022 DLSU 1477.5005th101.0004th-seed playoff
Totals843747.440945.4442 championships

aWon UAAP Championship but forfeited and the 1991 title was later awarded to FEU

Professional record

SeasonConferenceTeamElimination/classification roundPlayoffs
GPWLPCTFinishGPWLPCTResults
1991 First Pepsi/7-Up 1147.3648th————Eliminated
All-Filipino 1138.2738th————Eliminated
Third 1183.7271st1147.363Fourth place
1992 First 1147.3647th————Eliminated
All-Filipino 1064.6004th1266.500Fourth place
Third 1174.6362nd1367.461Runner-up
1993 All-Filipino Cup 1037.3007th————Eliminated
Commissioner's Cup 1138.2737th————Eliminated
Governors' Cup 1073.7004th1147.363Fourth place
1994 All-Filipino Cup 1037.3007th————Eliminated
Commissioner's Cup 1129.1828th————Eliminated
Governors' Cup Swift/Sunkist 1064.6003rd1587.533Runner-up
1995 All-Filipino Cup 1073.7001st15105.667Champions
Commissioner's Cup 1091.9001st16106.625Champions
Governors' Cup 1082.8001st1156.454Third place
1996 All-Filipino Cup 14410.4007th————Eliminated
Commissioner's Cup 1055.5006th101.000Semifinal playoff
Governors' Cup 1156.4555th211.500Quarterfinals
1998 All-Filipino Cup Sta. Lucia 1156.4553rd1275.583Fourth place
Commissioner's Cup 1147.3648th————Eliminated
Centennial Cup 817.1258th————Eliminated
Governors' Cup 752.7147th————Eliminated
1999 All-Filipino Cup Purefoods 1679.4387th211.500Quarterfinals
Commissioner's Cup 835.3757th211.500Quarterfinals
Governors' Cup 871.8751st514.200Fourth place
2000 All-Filipino Cup 1486.5714th1156.454Runner-up
Commissioner's Cup 945.4445th101.000Quarterfinals
Governors' Cup 954.5564th1156.454Runner-up
2001 All-Filipino Cup Tanduay 1459.3579th————Eliminated
Commissioner's Cup 936.3337th101.000Quarterfinals
Governors' Cup 1358.3859th————Eliminated
2002 Governors' Cup FedEx 1165.5455th101.000Quarterfinals
Commissioner's Cup 1064.6006th211.500Quarterfinals
All-Filipino Cup 918.11110th————Eliminated
2003 All-Filipino Cup 18108.5562nd (B)312.333Quarterfinals
Invitational 431.7501st (A)211.500Third place
Reinforced 1358.3852nd (A)202.000Quarterfinals
2005–06 Philippine Cup Talk 'N Text 16610.3748th312.333Quarterfinals
2006–07 Philippine Cup 18108.5564th1165.545Third place
Fiesta 18117.6114th1697.563Runner-up
2007–08 Philippine Cup 1899.5006th101.000First wildcard round
Fiesta 1899.5007th211.500Second wildcard round
Totals476232250.48719594101.4822 championships

National team record

TournamentTeamGPWLPCTFinishResults
1989 SEA Games Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 431.7502ndSilver medal icon.svg Silver medal

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Preceded by
first
 Magnolia/Lagerlite head coach
1983-1991		Succeeded by
Preceded by La Salle Green Archers head coach
1986-1991		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Nat Canson (first stint)
 Magnolia Cheese head coach
1986		Succeeded by
Preceded by Talk 'N Text/Mobiline/Pepsi head coach
1993-1994; 1997; 2006-2008		Succeeded by
Preceded by Sunkist/Swift/Pop Cola head coach
1995-1996		Succeeded by
Preceded by Sta. Lucia Realtors head coach
1998		Succeeded by
Adonis Tierra
Preceded by Purefoods TJ Hotdogs head coach
1999-2000		Succeeded by
Preceded by Tanduay Rhum Masters head coach
2001		Succeeded by
Final
Preceded by
first
 FedEx Express head coach
2002-2003		Succeeded by
Preceded by UE Red Warriors head coach
2014-2017 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Gian Nazario
 La Salle Green Archers head coach
2020-2022 		Succeeded by
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