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 | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Valenzuela City Council from 1st District | |
| In office June 30, 2004 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerald A. Esplana October 27, 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[1][3] in the MPBL.[4] He also assisted Boy Sablan on the UST Growling Tigers.[5][6]
Others
editHe served as former councilor in Valenzuela from 2004 to 2013.[7][8]
On November 22, 2023, he was appointed as the deputy commissioner for Luzon of the Pilipinas Super League.[9]
Coaching record
editCollegiate record
edit| Season | Team | Elimination round | Playoffs | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | W | L | PCT | Finish | GP | W | L | PCT | Results | ||
| 2011 | EAC | 18 | 4 | 14 | .222 | 10th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2012 | EAC | 18 | 8 | 10 | .444 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2013 | EAC | 18 | 10 | 8 | .556 | 5th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2014 | EAC | 18 | 4 | 14 | .222 | 9th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| Totals | 72 | 26 | 46 | .361 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 championships | ||
Personal life
editEsplana married Jennifer Pingree, 1990 Binibining Pilipinas Ms. International titleholder.[10]
The couple has one daughter and two sons Alyssa, Josiah and Jairus.
References
edit- ^ a b "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 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.