Franco Atienza
Atienza with Converge in 2025
Converge FiberXers
PositionAssistant coach
LeaguePBA
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Career information
High schoolSt. John's Academy
CollegeUP Diliman
Coaching career2006–present
Career history
Coaching
2006–2009JRU (assistant/video coordinator)
2007–2009Toyota-Otis Sparks (assistant/video coordinator)
2009–2010FEU (assistant/video coordinator)
2009–2010Laguna Golden Lions (assistant/video coordinator)
2012–2013RnW Pacific Pipes (assistant/video coordinator)
2012–2019San Sebastian (assistant/video coordinator)
2013–2021Alaska Aces (assistant)
2014–2017San Sebastian HS
2022–2024Converge FiberXers (assistant)
2024–2025Converge FiberXers (interim)
2025–presentConverge FiberXers (assistant)

Franco Atienza is a Filipino coach who is currently an assistant coach for the Converge FiberXers in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).[1]

Career

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Atienza started his career at JRU Heavy Bombers as assistant coach and video coordinator. He continued those roles when he served another collegiate teams like FEU Tamaraws, and San Sebastian Stags.[2][3][4]

After collegiate stint, Atienza served as assistant coach of Alaska Aces and later with its successor franchise Converge.[5] He later became head coach on interim basis when head coach Aldin Ayo and lead assistant McJour Luib called it quits.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Caacbay, Kennedy. "Coach Aldin Ayo, Converge part ways ahead of PBA Season 49". ABS-CBN News.
  2. ^ Terrado, Jonas (2024-08-01). "PBA: Converge FiberXers, coach Aldin Ayo part ways". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  3. ^ Terrado, Reuben. "Stags great Santos now part of Robinson's staff". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
  4. ^ "'Work to be done' as Toroman plans new system for Converge". INQUIRER.net. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  5. ^ Terrado, Reuben. "Aldin Ayo out as Converge coach in stunning split". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-02.