Franco Atienza is a Filipino coach who currently serves as interim head coach for the Converge FiberXers in the PBA.[1]
| Converge FiberXers | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2013–2021 | Alaska Aces (assistant) |
| 2022–2024 | Converge FiberXers (assistant) |
| 2024–present | Converge FiberXers (interim) |
Career
editAtienza started his career at JRU Heavy Bombers as assistant coach and video coordinator. He continued those roles when he served another collegiate teams like FEU Tamaraws, and San Sebastian Stags.[2][3][4]
After collegiate stint, Atienza served as assistant coach of Alaska Aces and later with its successor franchise Converge.[5] He later became head coach on interim basis when head coach Aldin Ayo and lead assistant McJour Luib called it quits.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Caacbay, Kennedy. "Coach Aldin Ayo, Converge part ways ahead of PBA Season 49". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ Terrado, Jonas (2024-08-01). "PBA: Converge FiberXers, coach Aldin Ayo part ways". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben. "Stags great Santos now part of Robinson's staff". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "'Work to be done' as Toroman plans new system for Converge". INQUIRER.net. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben. "Aldin Ayo out as Converge coach in stunning split". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-02.