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Eric Altamirano
Personal information
Born (1966-08-08) August 8, 1966 (age 58)
Davao City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Career information
High schoolSan Beda College
CollegeUniversity of the Philippines
Career history
As player:
–YCO Shine Masters
1989–?Alaska
–Pepsi
–Shell Turbo Chargers
As coach:
1996–1997University of the Philippines
1997–1998Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys
1998Mobiline Phone Pals
2001–2003Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
2005Coca Cola Tigers
2006San Miguel Beermen (assistant)
2009Philippines U16
2010Philippines U18
2011–2016National University (Philippines)
2016–2019Alaska Aces (assistant)
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing the  Philippines
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Seoul National team

Frederick "Eric" Altamirano (born August 8, 1966 in Davao City) is a former Filipino basketball player and he formerly the assistant coach of the Alaska Aces. In the present he is the commissioner of Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 He was part of the Philippine national team that played at the 1986 Asian Games. He is the head coach of the National University Bulldogs from 2011 to 2016.

Playing career

Varsity

Eric went to San Beda College for his high school education. He was a member of the Red Cubs, the school's varsity basketball team and was one of the players who were instrumental in giving the school a string of championships.

College / Amateur

He played college ball for the University of the Philippines in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, Eric gained prominence in College when in 1986, together with Ronnie Magsanoc and Benjie Paras, they led the UP Maroons to its first UAAP crown after 47 years and the team's first post-war title since the NCAA days. He was named the Most Valuable Player that same year.

Altamirano was a member of the Philippine national team that took home the bronze medal at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul, the nationals were mentored by his UP coach Joe Lipa. He played for YCO Shine Masters in the PABL.[1]

Professional

Altamirano was signed as a rookie free agent by Alaska in 1989. He wasn't really able to prove his worth in the pros, playing back-up to the starting point guard of his team. He also played for Pepsi and Shell.

He is now the Program Director for the National Basketball Training Center, a grassroots program for Philippine Basketball. In 2004, he also created the Coach E Basketball School.

Coaching career

Collegiate coach

Altamirano ventured into coaching after retiring from playing. His first try was in 1996 when he led the University of the Philippines to a Final Four finish. He was the head coach of the National University Bulldogs from 2011[2] to 2016. He steered the Bulldogs when the team won their first UAAP men's basketball championship after 60 years in Season 77 men's basketball finals in 2014.[3]

After an unsatisfactory performance in Season 79, Altamirano and the rest of his coaching staff led by Vic Ycasiano, Joey Guanio, Paolo Layug, and Anton Altamirano filed their resignation.[4] On December 7, the management of the NU Bulldogs accepted the resignation letter of Altamirano.[5]

Pro League coach

Altamirano won two championships in the PBA. Before leading Purefoods to a PBA title in 1997, he was Chot Reyes' assistant coach at Purefoods in 1995 until 1996. After leading the Cowboys in the All-Filipino Conference, he moved to the Mobiline Phone Pals and gave them a championship, the 1998 PBA Centennial Cup. He returned to Purefoods and gave them a string of decent finishes. He left Purefoods, after being selected by Jong Uichico as the RP men's basketball team assistant coach. After 2 years of not coaching a PBA team, he coached the Coca-Cola Tigers during the 2005 PBA Fiesta Conference. Eventually, he was reassigned and appointed as the Project Director for the San Miguel All Stars.

National team coach

He was the head coach of the Nokia Pilipinas Under 18 Men's basketball team. Handled of the Nokia Pilipinas Men's National under-16 national basketball team of the Philippines, that placed 4th in the Fiba Asia U 16 Men's Tournament in Johor Bahru in November 2009.,[6] and Project Director of the National Basketball Training Center of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the country's national basketball federation.[7]

Coaching record

Collegiate record
Season Team Eliminations Playoffs
W L PCT Finish PG W L PCT Results
1996 UP 9 5 .643 3rd 1 0 1 .000 Lost to UST in the Semifinals
2011 NU 6 8 .429 5th Did not qualify
2012 NU 9 5 .643 3rd 1 0 1 .000 Lost to UST in the Semifinals
2013 NU 10 4 .714 1st 2 0 2 .000 Lost to UST in the Semifinals
2014 NU 9 5 .643 4th 6 5 1 .833 Won over Ateneo in the Semifinals, Won over FEU in the Finals
2015 NU 7 7 .500 4th 1 0 1 .000 Lost to UST in the Semifinals
2016 NU 5 9 .357 5th Did not qualify
Totals 55 43 .561 11 5 6 .454 1 championship

References

  1. ^ "The lineups". Manila Standard.
  2. ^ Henson, Quinito (January 12, 2011). "Parks forgoes Georgia Tech, plays for NU". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  3. ^ Leyba, Olmin (October 19, 2014). "Champion player, champion coach". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  4. ^ Naredo, Camille (November 29, 2016). "Eric Altamirano resigns as NU head coach". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  5. ^ Terrado, Reuben (December 7, 2016). "Search on for new NU coach after Bulldogs accepted Eric Altamirano resignation". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 7, 2016.
  6. ^ Altamirano accepts offer to coach RP U-16 - The Philippine Star - December 2, 2008
  7. ^ Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Official Website
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