Pat Aquino steps down from leading position at Philippine women's national team
After 12 years in service, decorated former basketball player Patrick (Pat) "Patty" Aquino has concluded his role as head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas Women and is being replaced by a new mentor while he seeks other opportunities abroad to continue coaching at an elite level after leading him team.
Key Points
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1Patrick Aquino stepped down from serving 12 years and over as head coach of Gilas Pilipinas Women.
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2The decision to replace him was officially made by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
Developments
Perspectives
Patrick Aquino's time leading the Gilas Pilipinas women has ended with multiple historic achievements under his guidance.
— [Mar 29, 11:50] After leading Gilas Women to multiple firsts... (Rappler)"The SBP thanks coach Patrick Aquino for everything that he has done" after a decorated tenure of over twelve years as head coach.
— (Sunstar.com.ph) [Mar 28, 12:08]Patrick Aquino is out and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will begin searching for his replacement while he transitions into a new role in talent identification.
— [Inquirer], Mar. 29 [Mar 28, 10:36]"The Patrick Aquino era has come to an end" as the SBP announced it is looking for someone else after more than ten years of service by Pat Aquino in this role.
— [Feeds.feedburner.com], Mar. [Mar 28, 10:59]"Patrick Aquino has 'concluded' his role as head coach" and the SBP is now searching for a new mentor following more than ten years in this position.
— [Abs-cbn), (Apr) Mar. [Mar 28, 10:47]Patrick Aquino is stepping down from her role as head coach of the Philippines' national team, with Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) initiating a search for his replacement. She will transition to focus on talent identification and grassroots development alongside program director Norman Black following over ten years in leadership since 2014.