Edu Torres facts for kids
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| Thailand national team | |
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| Head coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 26, 1964 Barcelona, Spain |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 154 lb (70 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Coaching career | 1985–present |
| League | FIBA Asia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As head coach
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Eduard Torres Girbau (born May 26, 1964) is a well-known Spanish basketball coach. He has worked with many teams around the world. Right now, he is the main coach for the Thai national team. This means he helps train and guide the best basketball players in Thailand.
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Edu Torres' Coaching Journey
Edu Torres started his coaching career in 1985. He began by coaching youth teams in Spain. Over the years, he has coached many different professional basketball teams. He has worked in Spain, Mexico, China, and Venezuela.
- 1985–86
Joventut Badalona (youth team) - 1987–96
Festina Andorra - 1997–99 Climalia León
- 1999–03 Caprabo Lleida
- 2003–06 Akasvayu Girona
- 2006–09 Plus Pujol Lleida
- 2009–10 CB Murcia
- 2011–12 Força Lleida CE
- 2013–14
Huracanes de Tampico - 2014–15
Hunan Changsha Bank Park Lane Snow Wolves - 2016
Toros de Aragua - 2016–19
Eastern Long Lions - 2020 Guaiqueríes de Margarita
- 2021–22 Halcones de Xalapa
- 2022–present
Thai national team
Awards and Achievements
Edu Torres has won several important awards and championships during his coaching career. These show how successful he has been.
Championships Won
He led the Plus Pujol Lleida team to win several titles:
- LEB Champions: He won this Spanish basketball league championship once, in 2001.
- ACB Catalan League Champions: His team won this league twice, in 2002 and 2003.
- LEB Catalan League Champion: They also won this league two times, in 2007 and 2008.
- ASEAN Basketball League: He won this league once, in the 2016–17 season, with the Eastern Long Lions.
Coach of the Year Awards
Edu Torres has also been recognized as a top coach:
- AEEB Coach of the Year: He received this award in Spain in 2002.
- ABL Coach of the Year: He was named the best coach in the ASEAN Basketball League for the 2016–17 season.
See also
In Spanish: Edu Torres para niños
