Josh Reyes has resigned from his post as Gilas Pilipinas Boys head coach as announced by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Friday after six years at the helm.
The SBP stated a restructuring of the youth program is underway – the first step of which will be a change in the head coaching position.
“We thank coach Josh for his service to the SBP and to the country in leading the Gilas Youth program for the past six years,” said SBP President Al Panlilio. “While he leaves his role as head coach, he will still be part of the SBP organization as an assistant to coach Tim Cone for Gilas Pilipinas Men.”
Reyes’ involvement with Gilas Youth started in 2017 in an assistant capacity for the FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship. He got his first head coaching opportunity in the 2018 Under-18 Asian Championship.
Reyes led a powerhouse Philippine squad with the likes of Kai Sotto, AJ Edu, and Dave Ildefonso to the country’s best finish in the tournament since 1992. He also ended the country’s 40-year absence in the Under-19 World Cup.
Reyes’ last task with the Gilas boys team ended with a tenth-place finish in the Fiba Under-18 Championship, missing star Andy Gemao due to a hand fracture.
“The last Under-18 team gave me the ending I didn’t know I needed,” Reyes said in a statement
“I thank them for giving me their very best because as a coach that’s all you can ask for. It’s my worst finish but it’s a group that gave me a meaningful experience. It’s not entirely about the wins and losses but about the journey and how you grow together.” added Reyes
He cited giving more time to his family in giving up his post.
