Joel Banal
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 6, 1958 Manila, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Mapua Institute of Technology |
| Playing career | 1982–1985 |
| Coaching career | 1987–2012 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1982–1985 | Great Taste Coffee Makers |
| As coach: | |
| 1987–1997 | Mapua Cardinals (NCAA) |
| 2002–2003 | Ateneo Blue Eagles (UAAP) |
| 2003–2005 | Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2011–2012 | Alaska Aces |
| Career highlights and awards | |
|
As player: As head coach:
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Joel Banal (born February 6, 1958) is a retired Filipino professional basketball player, and former head coach in the Philippine Basketball Association. At present, he is the commissioner of the Pilipinas Commercial Basketball League (PCBL).[1]
Profile
Playing career
Banal played college ball for the Mapúa Institute of Technology, before venturing into professional basketball with the Great Taste Coffee Makers in the PBA from 1982–1985 where he got an injury. After his semi-retirement from the PBA, he worked as a circulation director of The Philippine Star[2]
Coaching career
His first coaching stint was for RC Cola team played in the Philippine Basketball League.[3]
He was previously the head coach of the collegiate teams Mapua Cardinals in the NCAA, Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP (won the 2002 UAAP title), the Casino Rubbing Alcohol and Hapee Nenaco in the PBL, and the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals in the PBA, where he won championships in all of the four leagues.[4] He is also the assistant coach of the Pasig Pirates in the Metropolitan Basketball Association.[2]
In 2011, he replaced longtime head coach Tim Cone as coach of the Alaska Aces after serving as Cone's longtime deputy.[5] He stepped down from the position in 2012.[6]
Shortly after his resignation, Banal focused on his family-owned school business, Domuschola International School where he was the president until 2015.[6]
PCBL commissioner
In 2016, Banal returned to basketball after he appointed as the league commissioner of Pilipinas Commercial Basketball League starting this 2016 Chairman's Cup. He will take over the position from Ato Badolato.[6]
Personal life
Banal is the elder brother of current Phoenix Fuel Masters head coach Koy Banal.[7] His younger brother, Conrad served as the business writer for newspapers Philippine Daily Inquirer and The Philippine Star and once a player for the Ateneo men's basketball team.[2]
References
- ↑ Joble, Rey (February 28, 2016). "Banal as PCBL commissioner". BusinessWorld. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Joel Banal: He got game". The Philippine Star. June 8, 2002. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ Estabillo, Matthew (July 27, 2003). "COACH JOEL BANAL: coachingbyfaith". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ Joble, Rey. "Joel Banal in contact with Tim Cone, willing to join San Mig Coffee as assistant coach". www.interaksyon.com. Sports5. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ↑ Tordecilla, Jaemark. "Tim Cone, Alaska part ways". www.interaksyon.com. Sports5. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
- 1 2 3 Ramos, Gerry (March 4, 2016). "Joel Banal returns to basketball as PCBL commissioner, leaves door open for coaching comeback". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Banal cousins hope to live up to family legacy with PBA Draft dreams". InterAksyon.com.
| Preceded by Valerio Lopez |
Mapua Cardinals men's basketball head coach 1987-1997 |
Succeeded by Bong Ramos |
| Preceded by Joe Lipa |
Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball head coach 2002-2003 |
Succeeded by Sandy Arespacochaga |
| Preceded by Paul Woolpert |
Talk 'N Text Phone Pals head coach 2003-2005 |
Succeeded by Derrick Pumaren |
| Preceded by Tim Cone |
Alaska Aces Head Coach 2011-2012 |
Succeeded by Luigi Trillo |
| Preceded by Ato Batolato |
Pilipinas Commercial Basketball League commissioner 2016–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |