Gerald "Gerry" Esplana is a former Filipino basketball player, politician and coach. He was nicknamed "Mr. Cool" and "The Plan" while playing professionally.
Gerry Esplana | |
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Member of the Valenzuela City Council from 1st District | |
In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Gerald A. Esplana October 17, 1966 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | NPC (2010–2013) Lakas–Kampi (2004–2010) |
Basketball career | |
Personal information | |
Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | San Beda (Manila) |
College | FEU |
PBA draft | 1990: 2nd round, 9th overall pick |
Selected by the Presto Tivoli | |
Playing career | 1990–2002 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 14, 30 |
Coaching career | 2011–2019 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1990–1992 | Presto |
1993–1997 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
1998–2002 | Shell Turbo Chargers |
As coach: | |
2011–2014 | EAC |
2016–2017 | UST (assistant) |
2019 | Valenzuela Classics |
Career highlights and awards | |
As player | |
Playing career
editHe played for Presto Tivoli (when he won PBA Rookie of the Year),[1] Sta. Lucia Realtors, and Shell Turbo Chargers (when he won two championships and a Finals MVP trophy).
Coaching career
editHe formerly coached the EAC Generals[2] in the NCAA and the Valenzuela Classics[3][4] in the MPBL.[5] He also assisted Boy Sablan on the UST Growling Tigers.[6][7]
Others
editHe served as former councilor in Valenzuela from 2004 to 2013.[8][9]
On November 22, 2023, he was appointed as the deputy commissioner for Luzon of the Pilipinas Super League.[10]
Coaching record
editCollegiate record
editSeason | Team | Eliminations | Playoffs | |||||||
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W | L | PCT | Finish | PG | W | L | PCT | Results | ||
EAC Generals (NCAA) | ||||||||||
2011 | EAC | 4 | 14 | .222 | 10th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
2012 | EAC | 8 | 10 | .444 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
2013 | EAC | 10 | 8 | .556 | 5th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
2014 | EAC | 4 | 14 | .222 | 9th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
Totals | 26 | 46 | .361 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 championships |
Personal life
editEsplana married Jennifer Pingree, 1990 Binibining Pilipinas Ms. International titleholder.[11]
The couple has one daughter and two sons Alyssa, Josiah and Jairus.
References
edit- ^ "Gerry Esplana hired head coach of MPBL team Valenzuela". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "The many times game-fixing suspicion raised red flag in PH basketball". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Gerry Esplana hired head coach of MPBL team Valenzuela". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Gerry Esplana resigns as Valenzuela Classic coach amid MPBL skid". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Gerry Esplana makes shocking revelations about game-fixing in NCAA, MPBL". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Boy Sablan hints at additions to UST lineup, coaching staff, but declines to reveal names". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Gerry Esplana, Bobby Jose to join Boy Sablan's staff at UST as assistants, say sources". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Esplana gives back to Valenzuela stomping grounds hit by fire". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "New multi-purpose sports facility rises in Valenzuela City". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ "Ex-PBA guard Gerry Esplana on board Pilipinas Super League as deputy commissioner". Philstar.com. November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is dating a sportsman. She's not the first one". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.