Quick Facts
Biography
Gerald "Gerry" Esplana is a former Filipino basketball player, politician and coach. He was nicknamed "Mr. Cool" and "The Plan" while playing professionally.
He played for Presto Tivoli (when he won PBA Rookie of the Year), Sta. Lucia Realtors, and Shell Turbo Chargers (when he won two championships and a Finals MVP trophy).
He formerly coached the EAC Generals in the NCAA and the Valenzuela Classics in the MPBL. He also assisted Boy Sablan on the UST Growling Tigers.
He served as former councilor in Valenzuela from 2004 to 2013.
On November 22, 2023, he was appointed as the deputy commissioner for Luzon of the Pilipinas Super League.
Coaching record
Collegiate record
| Season | Team | Eliminations | Playoffs | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | PCT | Finish | PG | W | L | PCT | Results | ||
| EAC Generals (NCAA) | ||||||||||
| 2011 | EAC | 4 | 14 | .222 | 10th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2012 | EAC | 8 | 10 | .444 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2013 | EAC | 10 | 8 | .556 | 5th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2014 | EAC | 4 | 14 | .222 | 9th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| Totals | 26 | 46 | .361 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 championships | ||
Personal life
Esplana married Jennifer Pingree, 1990 Binibining Pilipinas Ms. International titleholder.
The couple has one daughter and two sons Alyssa, Josiah and Jairus.