Gerry Esplana

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

(1966-10-17) October 17, 1966
NationalityFilipino
Political partyNPC (2010–2013)
Lakas–Kampi (2004–2010)
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolSan Beda University
CollegeFar Eastern University
PBA draft1990: 2nd round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Presto Tivoli
Playing career1990–2002
PositionPoint guard
Number14, 30
Coaching career2011–2019
Career history
As player:
1990–1992Presto
1993–1997Sta. Lucia Realtors
1998–2002Shell Turbo Chargers
As coach:
2011–2014EAC Generals
2016–2017UST Growling Tigers (assistant)
2019Valenzuela Classics
Career highlights and awards
As player

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).

He 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]

He served as former councilor in Valenzuela from 2004 to 2013.[8][9]

Coaching record

Collegiate record
SeasonTeamEliminationsPlayoffs
WLPCTFinishPGWLPCTResults
2011EAC414.22210thDid not qualify
2012EAC810.4447thDid not qualify
2013EAC108.5565thDid not qualify
2014EAC414.2229thDid not qualify
Totals2646.361000.0000 championships

Personal life

Esplana married Jennifer Pingree, 1990 Binibining Pilipinas Ms. International titleholder.[10]

The couple has one daughter and two sons Alyssa, Josiah and Jairus.

References
  1. "Gerry Esplana hired head coach of MPBL team Valenzuela". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  2. "The many times game-fixing suspicion raised red flag in PH basketball". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  3. "Gerry Esplana hired head coach of MPBL team Valenzuela". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  4. "Gerry Esplana resigns as Valenzuela Classic coach amid MPBL skid". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  5. "Gerry Esplana makes shocking revelations about game-fixing in NCAA, MPBL". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  6. "Boy Sablan hints at additions to UST lineup, coaching staff, but declines to reveal names". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  7. "Gerry Esplana, Bobby Jose to join Boy Sablan's staff at UST as assistants, say sources". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  8. "Esplana gives back to Valenzuela stomping grounds hit by fire". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  9. "New multi-purpose sports facility rises in Valenzuela City". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  10. "Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach is dating a sportsman. She's not the first one". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
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