Mark Molina

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Mark Molina
FEU Tamaraws
PositionAthletic director
LeagueUAAP
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Career information
College Ateneo
Career history
As coach:
1995–1996 Ateneo
1997Ateneo (assistant)
1998Ateneo

Mark Oliver Molina is a Filipino coach serves as the athletic director of the FEU Tamaraws. [1]

Contents

Career

Playing

While studying Management Economics at Ateneo, Molina played for Blue Eagles from 1991 until 1994. Until 1993, he played for Chot Reyes, while the last year under Cris Calilan. [2] [3]

Coaching

Molina was tapped as Blue Eagles' head coach in 1995, and served until 1996. In 1997, he was demoted as assistant to former La Sallian Perry Ronquillo. Molina returned as head coach in 1998. [2] [3]

Commentary

Molina worked as a sports commentator for ABS-CBN Sports' UAAP coverages. He also worked when MBA was existing. [2]

FEU

Molina currently works as FEU Tamaraws' athletic director. [4] [5] [1]

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