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{{Short description|Latvian basketball player and coach}}
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| team = Jūrmala/Fēnikss
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| birth_place = [[Riga]], [[Latvian SSR]], [[Soviet Union]]
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| cyears3 = 2017
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| cyears4 = 2017–2019
| cteam4 = Latvia
| cyears5 = 2018–2022
| cteam5 = [[BC Barsy Atyrau]]
| cyears6 = 2022–2024
| cteam6 = [[Bertanu Valmieras basketbola skola]]
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'''As player:'''
'''As player:'''
*7x [[Latvian Basketball League|Latvian Championship]] (1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007)
* 7× [[Latvian Basketball League|Latvian champion]] (1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007)
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'''Arnis Vecvagars''' (April 12, 1974) is a Latvian former [[basketball]] player and current coach of [[BK Jūrmala]]. He is the father of Latvian basketball player [[Kaspars Vecvagars]].
'''Arnis Vecvagars''' (April 12, 1974) is a Latvian former [[basketball]] player, and former coach of the [[Latvian national basketball team]]. He is the father of Latvian basketball player [[Kaspars Vecvagars]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Arnis Vecvagars spent most of his career playing in [[Latvian Basketball League|LBL]] with [[ASK/Brocēni/LMT]], [[BK Ventspils]] and [[ASK Riga]] as the most notable teams. Vecvagars won seven LBL titles: Brocēni (1997-1999), BK Ventspils (2003-2005), ASK Rīga (2007).<ref>http://basket.lv/lbl1/27052013-vef_riga_triskartejie_latvijas_cempioni</ref>
Arnis Vecvagars spent most of his career playing in [[Latvian Basketball League|LBL]] with [[ASK/Brocēni/LMT]], [[BK Ventspils]] and [[ASK Riga]] as the most notable teams. Vecvagars won seven LBL titles: Brocēni (1997-1999), BK Ventspils (2003-2005), ASK Rīga (2007).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://basket.lv/lbl1/27052013-vef_riga_triskartejie_latvijas_cempioni|title=VEF Rīga – trīskārtējie Latvijas čempioni|date=27 May 2013|accessdate=8 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211080740/http://basket.lv/lbl1/27052013-vef_riga_triskartejie_latvijas_cempioni|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


For couple of seasons he went abroad playing for Austrian team [[Chin Min Dragons UBC Sankt Pölten|UKJ SÜBA St. Pölten]] and Polish side Ericsson Bobry.<ref>http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_KNce8jInH7Qj1EsyH5rjn2.teamID_2196.compID_GSf9wrCdHBkDZZk9UQoqE3.season_1999.roundID_1739.playerID_10648.html</ref>
For couple of seasons he went abroad playing for Austrian team [[Chin Min Dragons UBC Sankt Pölten|UKJ SÜBA St. Pölten]] and Polish side Ericsson Bobry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_KNce8jInH7Qj1EsyH5rjn2.teamID_2196.compID_GSf9wrCdHBkDZZk9UQoqE3.season_1999.roundID_1739.playerID_10648.html|title=Arnis Vecvagars - Saporta Cup (1999) - FIBA Europe|publisher=|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref>


He represented Latvian National Team at [[EuroBasket 2001]] and [[EuroBasket 2003]].
He represented Latvian National Team at [[EuroBasket 2001]] and [[EuroBasket 2003]].


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
Vecvagars made his head coaching debut in 2012 with [[Turība University{{!}}BA Turība]] of Latvian Basketball League. On July 17, 2014, Vecvagars was named head coach of [[BK Jūrmala]].<ref>http://www.diena.lv/sports/basketbols/par-jauno-jurmala-fenikss-komandas-galveno-treneri-kluvis-vecvagars-14063287</ref>
Vecvagars made his head coaching debut in 2012 with [[Turība University|BA Turība]] of Latvian Basketball League. On July 17, 2014, Vecvagars was named head coach of [[BK Jūrmala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diena.lv/sports/basketbols/par-jauno-jurmala-fenikss-komandas-galveno-treneri-kluvis-vecvagars-14063287|title=Basketbols / Diena|publisher=|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref>


In 2014, Vecvagars was head coach Latvian U18 National Team. Since 2012, he also worked as an assistant coach to senior Latvian National Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.delfi.lv/sports/news/basketball/news/vecvagars-un-stalbergs-bus-bagatska-asistenti-latvijas-izlase.d?id=42453186|title=Vecvagars un Štālbergs būs Bagatska asistenti Latvijas izlasē/ | publisher=Delfi|accessdate=23 October 2017}}</ref> On 27 September, Vecvagars was named the new head coach of the Latvian National Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lr1.lsm.lv/lv/raksts/pecpusdiena/arnis-vecvagars-izvelets-par-latvijas-basketbola-izlases-galveno.a92719 |title=Arnis Vecvagars izvēlēts par Latvijas basketbola izlases galveno treneri| publisher=LSM.LV |author = Jānis Krops, Tālis Eipurs| date=27 September 2017 |accessdate=23 October 2017}}</ref> His contract ended on 28 March 2019 and was not extended, releasing him of national team duties.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/sports/basketbols/vecvagars-neturpinas-darbu-latvijas-basketbola-izlases-galvena-trenera-amata.a314217/|title=Vecvagars neturpinās darbu Latvijas basketbola izlases galvenā trenera amatā|date=2018-03-28|website=[[Public Broadcasting of Latvia]]|language=lv|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref>
In 2014, Vecvagars was head coach Latvian U18 National Team. He also worked as an assistant to senior Latvian National Team.

In October 2022, A. Vecvagars was appointed head coach of the [[Valmiera Glass Via (basketball)|Valmiera Glass Via]], a club in the Latvian National Basketball League (LBL2).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-05 |title=Bertānu Valmieras Basketbola skolas komandu turpmāk vadīs Arnis Vecvagars |url=https://sportacentrs.com/basketbols/latvijas_turniri/05102022-bertanu_valmieras_basketbola_skolas_koman |access-date=2024-09-16 |website=Sportacentrs.com |language=lv}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_KNce8jInH7Qj1EsyH5rjn2.teamID_2196.compID_GSf9wrCdHBkDZZk9UQoqE3.season_1999.roundID_1739.playerID_10648.html FIBA Europe Player profile]
*[http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_KNce8jInH7Qj1EsyH5rjn2.teamID_2196.compID_GSf9wrCdHBkDZZk9UQoqE3.season_1999.roundID_1739.playerID_10648.html FIBA Europe Player profile]
*[http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=CNG&seasoncode=U2007 Eurocup profile]
*[https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/eurocup/players/?seasoncode=U2007&pcode=CNG Eurocup profile]


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{{Latvia Squad EuroBasket 2001}}
{{Latvia Squad EuroBasket 2003}}


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| NAME = Vecvagars, Arnis
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Latvian basketball player and coach
| DATE OF BIRTH = April 12, 1974
| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Riga]], [[Latvia]]
| DATE OF DEATH =
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[[Category:Forwards (basketball)]]

Latest revision as of 09:43, 16 September 2024

Arnis Vecvagars
Free Agent
PositionHead coach
Personal information
Born (1974-04-12) April 12, 1974 (age 50)
Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union
NationalityLatvian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Career information
Playing career1991–2008
PositionForward
Number15
Coaching career2010–present
Career history
As coach:
2012–2014BA Turība
2014–2017BK Jūrmala/Fēnikss
2017Latvia (assistant)
2017–2019Latvia
2018–2022BC Barsy Atyrau
2022–2024Bertanu Valmieras basketbola skola
Career highlights and awards
As player:

Arnis Vecvagars (April 12, 1974) is a Latvian former basketball player, and former coach of the Latvian national basketball team. He is the father of Latvian basketball player Kaspars Vecvagars.

Playing career

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Arnis Vecvagars spent most of his career playing in LBL with ASK/Brocēni/LMT, BK Ventspils and ASK Riga as the most notable teams. Vecvagars won seven LBL titles: Brocēni (1997-1999), BK Ventspils (2003-2005), ASK Rīga (2007).[1]

For couple of seasons he went abroad playing for Austrian team UKJ SÜBA St. Pölten and Polish side Ericsson Bobry.[2]

He represented Latvian National Team at EuroBasket 2001 and EuroBasket 2003.

Coaching career

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Vecvagars made his head coaching debut in 2012 with BA Turība of Latvian Basketball League. On July 17, 2014, Vecvagars was named head coach of BK Jūrmala.[3]

In 2014, Vecvagars was head coach Latvian U18 National Team. Since 2012, he also worked as an assistant coach to senior Latvian National Team.[4] On 27 September, Vecvagars was named the new head coach of the Latvian National Team.[5] His contract ended on 28 March 2019 and was not extended, releasing him of national team duties.[6]

In October 2022, A. Vecvagars was appointed head coach of the Valmiera Glass Via, a club in the Latvian National Basketball League (LBL2).[7]

References

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  1. ^ "VEF Rīga – trīskārtējie Latvijas čempioni". 27 May 2013. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Arnis Vecvagars - Saporta Cup (1999) - FIBA Europe". Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Basketbols / Diena". Retrieved 8 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Vecvagars un Štālbergs būs Bagatska asistenti Latvijas izlasē/". Delfi. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  5. ^ Jānis Krops, Tālis Eipurs (27 September 2017). "Arnis Vecvagars izvēlēts par Latvijas basketbola izlases galveno treneri". LSM.LV. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Vecvagars neturpinās darbu Latvijas basketbola izlases galvenā trenera amatā". Public Broadcasting of Latvia (in Latvian). 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
  7. ^ "Bertānu Valmieras Basketbola skolas komandu turpmāk vadīs Arnis Vecvagars". Sportacentrs.com (in Latvian). 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
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