Gerald "Gerry" Esplana is a former Filipino basketball player, politician and coach. He was nicknamed "Mr. Cool" and "The Plan" while playing professionally.
Playing career
He 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
He 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
He served as former councilor in Valenzuela from 2004 to 2013.[7][8] On November 22, 2023, he was appointed as the commissioner of the Pilipinas Super League.[9]
Coaching record
Collegiate record
| 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
Esplana married Jennifer Pingree, 1990 Binibining Pilipinas Ms. International titleholder.[10]
The couple has three children; Alyssa, Josiah and Jairus.
References
- ^ 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.