Aíto García Reneses
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Alejandro García Reneses (born in Madrid
, Spain, on 20 December 1946), usually known as "Aíto" García Reneses or just "Aíto", is one of the most prestigious Spanish basketball coaches. He has won nine Liga ACB titles, all with FC Barcelona
. He has won all the European titles except the Euroleague
although he was runner-up on three occasions (all with FC Barcelona): in 1989–90, 1995–96, and 1996–97.
He has spent all his coaching career in Catalonia
, he has been in FC Barcelona
for 15 seasons (13 as coach and two as general manager) and also in the three basketball teams from Badalona
: Círculo Católico, Cotonificio and specially Joventut
, where he has been in two different periods, 1983–1985, and from July 2003 to May 2008.
In June 2008, he became head coach of the Spanish national basketball team
, replacing Pepu Hernández
. In the 2008 Olympics he coached the team to a silver medal in the closely contested gold medal game losing to the USA national team after being down by 2 points with a few minutes left in the game.
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Spain, on 20 December 1946), usually known as "Aíto" García Reneses or just "Aíto", is one of the most prestigious Spanish basketball coaches. He has won nine Liga ACB titles, all with FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona Bàsquet
FC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
. He has won all the European titles except the Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
although he was runner-up on three occasions (all with FC Barcelona): in 1989–90, 1995–96, and 1996–97.
He has spent all his coaching career in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
, he has been in FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona Bàsquet
FC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
for 15 seasons (13 as coach and two as general manager) and also in the three basketball teams from Badalona
Badalona
Badalona is a city in eastern Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the comarca of the Barcelonès, near the city of Barcelona and part of its metropolitan area. It is situated on the left bank of the small Besòs River and on the Mediterranean Sea, backed by the Serra de la Marina mountain range...
: Círculo Católico, Cotonificio and specially Joventut
Joventut Badalona
Club Joventut Badalona, S.A.D. is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, playing in the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto . Known to their fans as La Penya , it is one of only three teams that have never been relegated from the top division of the Spanish League...
, where he has been in two different periods, 1983–1985, and from July 2003 to May 2008.
In June 2008, he became head coach of the Spanish national basketball team
Spain national basketball team
The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation...
, replacing Pepu Hernández
Pepu Hernández
José Vicente Hernández Fernández , usually known as Pepu Hernández, is a basketball coach. Between 2006 and June 2008, he was the head coach of the Spain national basketball team, winning the gold medal in 2006 FIBA World Championship and the silver medal in EuroBasket 2007.-Career:CB Estudiantes:...
. In the 2008 Olympics he coached the team to a silver medal in the closely contested gold medal game losing to the USA national team after being down by 2 points with a few minutes left in the game.
Coaching career
- Círculo Católico Badalona: 1973–1976.
- Cotonificio Badalona: 1976–1983.
- Joventut BadalonaJoventut BadalonaClub Joventut Badalona, S.A.D. is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, playing in the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto . Known to their fans as La Penya , it is one of only three teams that have never been relegated from the top division of the Spanish League...
: 1983–1985. - FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
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- 1985–1990: head coach.
- 1990–1992: general manager
- 1992–1993: head coach, after 3 games he swaps his place with Joaquim CostaJoaquim CostaFor the Spanish basketball player, see Joaquim Costa PuigJoaquim Costa was a Portuguese rock and roll performer. He was a pioneer in bringing rock and roll to Portugal and is regarded as a cult phenomenon....
, so he becomes 2nd coach. - 1993–1997: head coach.
- 1998–2001: head coach.
- Joventut BadalonaJoventut BadalonaClub Joventut Badalona, S.A.D. is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, playing in the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto . Known to their fans as La Penya , it is one of only three teams that have never been relegated from the top division of the Spanish League...
: 2003–2008. - Spain national basketball teamSpain national basketball teamThe Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation...
: 2008. - Unicaja Málaga: 2008–2011.
- Joventut Badalona
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Titles
- National competitions:
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- 9 Liga ACB with FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2001. - 5 Copa del ReyCopa del Rey de BaloncestoThe Copa del Rey de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's top professional league, Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto. It was originally known as the Copa de España de Baloncesto and was first played in 1933. It was the first nationwide...
, 4 with FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
: 1987, 1988, 1994, 2001 and 1 with Joventut BadalonaJoventut BadalonaClub Joventut Badalona, S.A.D. is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, playing in the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto . Known to their fans as La Penya , it is one of only three teams that have never been relegated from the top division of the Spanish League...
: 2008. - 1 Copa Príncipe de AsturiasCopa Príncipe de Asturias de BaloncestoThe Copa Príncipe de Asturias de Baloncesto is an annual cup competition for Spanish basketball teams organized by Spain's second professional league, Liga Española de Baloncesto. It was first played in 1987....
, with FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
: 1988.
- 9 Liga ACB with FC Barcelona
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- International competitions:
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- 1 European Cup Winners' CupSaporta CupSaporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe...
, with FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
: 1986. - 2 Korać CupKorac CupThe Korać Cup was an annual basketball club competition held by FIBA between the 1971-72 and 2001-02 seasons. It was the third-tier level club competition in European basketball, after the European Champions' Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup...
, with FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona BàsquetFC Barcelona Bàsquet, known as FC Barcelona Regal for sponsorship reasons, is a Spanish professional basketball club. It is part of the FC Barcelona sports club and was founded on August 24, 1926 which makes it the oldest club in Liga ACB. The club competes in the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto...
: 1987 and 1999. - 1 FIBA EuroCupEuroChallengeThe EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe...
with Joventut BadalonaJoventut BadalonaClub Joventut Badalona, S.A.D. is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, playing in the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto . Known to their fans as La Penya , it is one of only three teams that have never been relegated from the top division of the Spanish League...
: 2005/06 - 1 ULEB CupULEB CupEurocup Basketball is the second-tier level transnational professional basketball competition in Europe. The Eurocup is the level that is one tier below the Turkish Airlines Euroleague level...
with Joventut BadalonaJoventut BadalonaClub Joventut Badalona, S.A.D. is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, playing in the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto . Known to their fans as La Penya , it is one of only three teams that have never been relegated from the top division of the Spanish League...
: 2007/08 - Bronze Medal, with Junior Spanish National Team in the European Junior Championships in DamascusDamascusDamascus , commonly known in Syria as Al Sham , and as the City of Jasmine , is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo, both are part of the country's 14 governorates. In addition to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus is a major...
, 1979.
- 1 European Cup Winners' Cup
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