Joaqui Trillo
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Filipino |
| Career information | |
| College | De La Salle |
| Coaching career | 1978–1986 |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 1978–1986 | De La Salle |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| As executive: | |
Joaquin "Joaqui" Llamas Trillo is a Filipino former basketball coach and executive formerly served on Alaska Aces.
Career
Early career
Trillo played for La Salle under Tito Eduque. He coached the team from 1978 (they are still in NCAA) until 1986.[1]
Alaska
In 1990, Fred Uytengsu hired Trillo as the manager of Alaska Air Force. Together with Tim Cone, they won multiple championship, including a Grand Slam in 1996.[2] After Cone left Alaska, Trillo was promoted as Governor of the team in 2012 until 2014.[3]
Other
Aside from sports, he also delved into show business. He appeared in Nescafé and Maggi commercials and was invited as a guest for two consecutive weeks on ‘Home Along Da Riles’. He also served as a color commentator on PBA on Vintage Sports 1984 to 1989,[4] and on UAAP on Silverstar Sports in late 1990s.[5]
Personal life
Trillo married Imelda Crisostomo.[6] The couple have children named: Luigi, the coach of Meralco Bolts; Paolo,[7] also in Meralco as its manager, Cheska, and Carlo.[1]
References
- ^ a b Henson, Joaquin M. "Joaqui Trillo & son Luigi: Two Aces in a winning team". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "PBA: Trillo out, Compton in as head coach of the Alaska Aces". GMA News Online. 2014-05-25. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "LOOK: Uytengsu hosts key Alaska Aces personalities after sale". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Velasco, Bill (June 4, 2017). "Remembering Bobong Velez". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- ^ "Joaqui Trillo: A tale of an Archer". The LaSallian. 2012-11-21. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "How he met my mother | Philstar.com". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Bolts manager Paolo Trillo's greatest lesson from dad Joaqui: 'Be just and fair'". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-07.