Andrew Estrella is new Letran Squires head coach
Andrew Estrella is the new head coach of the Colegio de San Juan Letran Squires.
Estrella will replace Willie Miller who steered the Squires to a Final Four run in NCAA Season 100.
Estrella handled the UE Junior Warriors U16 team in the past two seasons and delivered the title in UAAP U16 boys basketball last December.
"I'm incredibly thankful to Letran and Strong Group Athletics for this chance to lead the Squires," Estrella said in a statement. "Thank you to Fr. Raymond [Jose, OP], Fr. Vic, Boss Frank, and Boss Jacob for believing in me. I'll give my best and make sure not to let anyone down."
Despite his new responsibility as a head coach, Estrella will still be serving in the University of the East.
"I may have a new home with Letran, but there are no goodbyes," he said. "I'll still be consulting for UE. UE helped shape who I am as a coach, and I'll always be grateful for that."
Joining Estrella in UE are Anton Escolin, JC Docto, and Kris Reyes, with Bryan Cay as strength and conditioning and Julianne Valencia as physical therapist.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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