Erik Braal

Erik Braal

Braal as coach of Aris Leeuwarden (2011)
Donar
Position Head coach
League DBL
Personal information
Born (1976-10-02) October 2, 1976
Werkendam, Netherlands
Nationality Dutch
Coaching career 2003–present
Career history
As coach:
2003–2008 Rotterdam Basketbal
2008–2010 West-Brabant Giants
2011–2013 Aris Leeuwarden
2013–2015 Oberwart Gunners
2015–present Donar Groningen
Career highlights and awards

Erik Braal is a Dutch professional basketball coach.

Career

Braal was head coach of Rotterdam Basketbal for five years, from 2003 till 2008.[1] After that he became head coach of West-Brabant Giants. He led the team to the Dutch Finals for the first time in club history, in 2009–10. In 2011 he signed with Aris Leeuwarden.[2] In 2012–13 he led Aris to the Finals, also for the first time in history. His team surprised everyone by beating heavy favorite EiffelTowers Den Bosch in the semifinals. In March 2014, he signed with the Austrian team Oberwart Gunners.[3] In June 2015, he signed a two-year deal with Donar Groningen.

Honours

Runners-up (2): 2010, 2013
2006, 2008

References

  1. Rob Kramp (2011-10-31). "Coach Erik Braal heeft energie en kennis getankt in sabbatical". Volkskrant.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  2. Clay Rupert (2011-05-23). "Coach Erik Braal naar Aris". Rijnmond.nl. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  3. "Erik Braal naar Oberwart Gunners in Oostenrijk". Basketball.nl. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
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