Vladas Garastas facts for kids
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| Born | February 2, 1932 Linkuva, Lithuania |
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| Nationality | Lithuanian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pro career | 1952–1960 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 1979–1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1952–1960 | Žalgiris | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1979–1989 | Žalgiris | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Prievidza | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | Atletas Kaunas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1998 | Alita Alytus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Vladas Garastas, born on February 2, 1932, in Linkuva, Lithuania, is a famous former professional basketball coach. He also used to be the president of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation. He is known for leading teams to many victories and helping them win important medals.
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Vladas Garastas' Coaching Journey
Before he retired, Vladas Garastas coached several important basketball teams. He led the Soviet Union national team and the Lithuanian national team. He also coached the well-known club team, Žalgiris Kaunas.
Teams Vladas Garastas Coached
- 1979–1989: Head coach for Žalgiris Kaunas
- 1990–1992: Head coach for Prievidza
- 1989–1991: Head coach for the Soviet Union national team
- 1992–1997: Head coach for the Lithuanian national team
- 1994–1996: Head coach for Atletas Kaunas
- 1996–1998: Head coach for Alita Alytus
Major Awards and Achievements
Vladas Garastas helped his teams achieve many great things in basketball. He led them to win championships and earn medals in big tournaments.
Achievements with Žalgiris Kaunas
As the coach for Žalgiris Kaunas, he achieved a lot:
- They won the USSR championship three times in a row: 1985, 1986, and 1987.
- They were also the runner-up (second place) in the USSR championships five times: 1980, 1983, 1984, 1988, and 1989.
- His team won the Intercontinental Cup in 1986, which is a major international club tournament.
- They reached the finals of the EuroLeague in 1986, finishing in second place.
Achievements with the Lithuanian National Team
When he coached the 
Lithuania national team, they won important Olympic medals:
- They earned Bronze medals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
- They also won Bronze medals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
- The team won a Silver medal in the Eurobasket 1995 tournament, playing in the final against
Yugoslavia.
Achievements with the Soviet Union National Team
As the coach for the Soviet Union national team, he also had success:
- They won a Bronze medal in the Eurobasket 1989 tournament.
- They earned a Silver medal in the 1990 FIBA World Championship.
See also
In Spanish: Vladas Garastas para niños
