Converge FiberXers | |
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Position | Head coach |
League | PBA |
Personal information | |
Nationality | Filipino |
Coaching career | 2006–present |
Career history | |
As coach: | |
2006–2009 | JRU (assistant/video coordinator) |
2007–2009 | Toyota-Otis Sparks (assistant/video coordinator) |
2009–2010 | FEU (assistant/video coordinator) |
2009–2010 | Laguna Golden Lions (assistant/video coordinator) |
2012–2013 | RnW Pacific Pipes (assistant/video coordinator) |
2012–2019 | San Sebastian (assistant/video coordinator) |
2013–2021 | Alaska Aces (assistant) |
2014–2017 | San Sebastian HS |
2022–2024 | Converge FiberXers (assistant) |
2024–present | Converge FiberXers (interim) |
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