Leo Austria has taken a sabbatical go away from teaching, San Miguel Beermen administration revealed, as the crew elevated deputy Jorge Gallent to the pinnacle coach place for his or her 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup marketing campaign.
In a message, crew supervisor Gee Abanilla stated multi-titled Austria had knowledgeable them days in the past about his choice to briefly go away the Beermen camp for private causes.
“Coach Leo met with management a few days ago and informed us that he wishes to take a coaching sabbatical for personal reasons starting the Governor’s Cup,” Abanilla stated.
“We respect his decision and we understand his situation as we fully support whatever he needs.”
Austria, although, will stay a advisor for San Miguel.
“With this development, he will remain with the team as a Consultant and we have elevated Coach Jorge Gallent as the Head Coach. Coach Jorge will take over bringing with him PBA head coaching experience and an exciting future for the franchise.”
Austria steered the Beermen to a number of PBA crowns, highlighted by 5 straight titles within the Philippine Cup from 2014 to 2019. The 64-year-old Austria had additionally copped 4 PBA Baby Dalupan Coach of the Year award, profitable the plum in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019.
“To the SMB supporters, rest assured that we will continue to WORK TOGETHER and strive for a successful campaign in the Governor’s Cup onwards,” Abanilla added.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
