Edu Torres facts for kids
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| Thailand national team | |
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| Head coach | |
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| 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 professional basketball coach from Spain. He is currently the main coach for the Thai national team. He has coached many teams in different countries.
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Edu Torres' Coaching Journey
Edu Torres started his coaching career in 1985. He began with a youth team in Joventut Badalona in Spain. This was a great start to his long career.
Coaching in Spain
After coaching youth teams, Edu Torres moved on to lead professional teams. He coached Festina Andorra for many years. Later, he coached teams like Climalia León and Caprabo Lleida. He also coached Akasvayu Girona.
He spent a lot of time coaching in Spain. He helped many Spanish teams grow and succeed. His experience in Spain was very important.
Coaching Around the World
Edu Torres did not only coach in Spain. He also coached teams in other countries. He worked with Huracanes de Tampico in Mexico. He also coached in China for the Hunan Changsha Bank Park Lane Snow Wolves.
Later, he coached in Venezuela for teams like Toros de Aragua and Guaiqueríes de Margarita. He returned to Mexico to coach Halcones de Xalapa. These experiences helped him learn about different basketball styles.
Coaching the Thai National Team
Since 2022, Edu Torres has been the head coach of the Thai national team. This is a big role. He helps the national team improve and compete internationally.
Awards and Achievements
Edu Torres has won several important awards during his coaching career. These awards show how successful he has been.
Top Coach Awards
- He won the AEEB Spanish Coach of the Year award in 2002. This award recognized him as the best coach in Spain that year.
- He was also named ABL Coach of the Year in the 2016–17 season. This was for his great work in the ASEAN Basketball League.
Team Championships
Edu Torres helped his teams win several championships:
- LEB Champions: He led Caprabo Lleida to win the Liga Española de Baloncesto (LEB) in 2001. This was a big achievement for the team.
- Catalan League Champions: His teams won the ACB Catalan League twice, in 2002 and 2003.
- LEB Catalan League Champion: He also won the LEB Catalan League twice, in 2007 and 2008.
- ASEAN Basketball League: In the 2016–17 season, his team, Eastern Long Lions, won the ASEAN Basketball League championship.
These wins show that Edu Torres is a very skilled and successful basketball coach. He has helped many teams achieve their goals.
See also
In Spanish: Edu Torres para niños
