Active consultant explained

Active consultant
Official Names:Consultant
Type:Profession
Activity Sector:Sports
Employment Field:Basketball
Related Occupation:Head coach

The role of active consultant, or simply consultant, in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is the highest coaching role a foreign citizen could normally get in the top-flight professional basketball league due to the head coach role being restricted to Filipino citizens. This is due to a Court of Appeals ruling secured by the Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines in 2002 barring non-resident foreigners from the head coach's role in the PBA. The employment of consultants by teams of the PBA has been viewed as a "loophole" to this ruling.[1] [2] [3]

Background

The role of head coach is generally restricted to Filipino citizens, due to the efforts of the Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines (BCAP), an association of local Filipino coaches. The BCAP has historically opposed the practice of hiring foreigners through the Philippine's legal system. The BCAP often cites Article 40 of the Labor Code as argument for their position that foreigners should be restricted from being hired as head coaches, since Filipino coaches were deemed capable of fulfilling the head coach role.[4]

The ruling on employing of foreigners as PBA head coaches has been laid as early as 1990. The BCAP in the early 1990s opposed the appointment of Tim Cone as head coach of the Alaska Aces. Cone, who has been a resident of the Philippines since he was nine years old but at the time has yet to marry his Filipino wife and secure permanent residency, had his 1989-issued work permit revoked in 1991.[4]

Foreigners have served as consultants or advisors to Filipino head coaches in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) such as Ron Jacobs with San Miguel in the late 1990s, Rajko Toroman for Petron, and Todd Purves with the San Miguel Beermen.[3]

In 2002, BCAP secured a favorable ruling from the Court of Appeals (CA) with regard to their position of hiring foreign coaches under Article 40 of the Labor Code. The CA ruling became final and executory after it went unchallenged in the Supreme Court.[1]

The BCAP in the past has insisted that the ruling also include college basketball such as the UAAP although it has clarified that the ruling doesn't include the head coach role in the Philippine national team due to its "temporary" nature.[1]

The role is not restricted to foreigners. Caloy Garcia, a Filipino, took the role of active consultant for Rain and Shine after serving as head coach for the team.[5] Chot Reyes took the role of senior consultant for the TNT Tropang Giga's campaign in the 2023 PBA Governors' Cup so he could focus more on coaching the Philippine national team.[6]

Role

The consultant role in theory serves as an advisor to the head coach, a position which is usually reserved for Filipino citizens, by imparting their coaching experience.[2] In practice, they could play a big role in leading the team during actual games. There are duties that a consultant could not make, such as speaking in behalf of the team during press conferences, which is done by the head coach.[1]

Foreigners working as consultants need to secure a working permit from the Department of Labor and Employment.[1]

Head coach eligibility for foreigners

The Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines (BCAP) has laid out exemptions on the prohibition of PBA teams hiring foreigners as head coaches. The coach association has said that they won't oppose the hiring of foreigners as head coaches, who they deem have "enough experience and knowledge", which they could impart to local coaches under a "transfer of technology" set-up. Coaches who reportedly satisfy this conditions include:[3]

Foreigners with permanent residency are likewise exempted from the head coach restriction on foreign nationals. Such is the case for Ron Jacobs, Tim Cone, and Norman Black after they have married Filipino nationals.[1]

List of consultants

Foreign

Active consultants

Consultant (Assistant coach-type)

Consultant (Demoted coach)

Consultant (Concurrently for two teams)

Filipino

Active consultant

Senior consultant (Temporary demoted as coach, special position)

Consultant (Demoted coach)

Consultant (Assistant coach type)

Consultant (multiple teams at the same time)

Notes and References

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  2. News: Terrado . Jonas . Yeng Guiao on foreign coaches: As consultants, they're OK . December 26, 2020 . Manila Bulletin . August 24, 2020.
  3. News: Bacnis . Justine . Yeng Guiao explains BCAP rule on foreign coaches: 'Kung pinabayaan lang natin, hindi na tayo gagaling' . December 26, 2020 . Tiebreaker Times . August 23, 2020.
  4. News: Fopalan . Renee Avena . Why Tim Cone and Norman Black can coach in the PBA and how Rajko Toroman can too . December 26, 2020 . GMA News . January 30, 2013 . en.
  5. News: Dioquino . Delfin . Rain or Shine clears air on Caloy Garcia role as 'active consultant' . 15 September 2022 . Rappler . 8 March 2021.
  6. News: Terrado . Reuben . Chot Reyes to still play key role at TNT as senior consultant . 22 January 2023 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 18 January 2023 . en.
  7. http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/timeline-petronovela-a-look-at-the-drama-surrounding-the-petron-blaze-boosters TIMELINE | Petronovela: A look at the drama surrounding the Petron Blaze Boosters
  8. News: 4 February 2013 . Toroman's official title: active team consultant . 16 September 2022 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . en.
  9. News: 30 October 2013 . Austria, Tanquingcen in the frame after Toroman's surprise exit from Barako Bull . 16 September 2022 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . en.
  10. Web site: August 16, 2023 . Rajko Toroman returns as coaching consultant at Converge, CSB . October 21, 2023 . Spin.ph . en.
  11. Web site: Badua . Snow . Snow Badua . Todd Purves to begin stint as Petron coaching consultant in late July . 2024-08-06 . Spin.ph . en.
  12. Web site: Badua . Snow . Snow Badua . Purves itching to coach, but just as happy to be Petron consultant . 2024-08-06 . Spin.ph . en.
  13. Web site: No regrets as Todd Purves witnesses SMB build dynasty after departure . 2024-08-06 . Spin.ph . en.
  14. News: September 2, 2016 . Sandy Arespacochaga out to fast-track Ateneo development in post-Kiefer Ravena era . September 4, 2016 . Fox Sports Asia.
  15. News: Terrado . Reuben . October 8, 2016 . Tab Baldwin now Ateneo head coach as UAAP board orders 'consultant' tag dropped, says source . November 29, 2017 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines (SPIN).
  16. Web site: Ramos . Gerry . SOTY 2021: Chot Reyes relives magic moment at TNT . 2024-08-06 . Spin.ph . en.
  17. Web site: Ganglani . Jasmine . 2020-02-12 . Jermaine Byrd leaves La Salle, pursues other coaching options . 2024-07-30 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  18. Web site: COLUMN: Time for Meralco to make another coaching switch? . 2024-04-05 . Spin.ph . en.
  19. Web site: Henson . Joaquin M. . Joaquin Henson . Norman’s new role . 2024-08-06 . Philstar.com.
  20. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . Black on his last season at Ateneo . 2024-08-06 . Philstar.com.
  21. Web site: Villar . Joey . 2011-02-13 . Secrets of Texters' success . 2024-08-07 . www.philstar.com . en-US.
  22. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . Eagles claw Bulldogs, stay clean in 'Flying V' . 2024-08-07 . Philstar.com.
  23. Web site: Zaldivar . A. C. . Farewell Performance . 2024-08-07 . Philstar.com.
  24. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . Norman Black now part of San Beda coaching staff as consultant . 2024-08-07 . Spin.ph . en.
  25. Web site: What is Norman Black's role as San Beda consultant? NCAA Philippines . 2024-08-07 . NCAA . en.
  26. Web site: Pua . Favian . 2012-09-07 . Passing the torch: Bobby Ray Parks - one name, two dominant players . 2024-08-13 . GMA News Online . en.
  27. Web site: Giongco . Mark . 2014-12-22 . Tab Baldwin named new Gilas coach . 2024-08-06 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  28. Web site: Henson . Joaquin M. . Joaquin Henson . 2014-11-07 . Tab casts vote for Chot . 2024-08-07 . www.philstar.com . en-US.
  29. Web site: Henson . Joaquin M. . Joaquin Henson . 2015-02-15 . Ginebra back in stride . 2024-08-06 . Philstar.com.
  30. Web site: Conway . Tyler . PBA Philippine Cup 2015-16: Dates, Schedule, Bracket Format and Teams . 2024-08-06 . Bleacher Report . en.
  31. Web site: Bacnis . Justine . 2020-06-25 . TNT Katropa let go of Tab Baldwin . 2024-08-06 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  32. Web site: Sacamos . Karlo . Sean Chambers to take on consultant role in bid to help Alaska snap out of slump . 2024-08-10 . Spin.ph . en.
  33. Web site: Henson . Joaquin M. . Joaquin Henson . Norman’s new role . 2024-08-06 . Philstar.com.
  34. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . Black on his last season at Ateneo . 2024-08-06 . Philstar.com.
  35. Web site: Villar . Joey . Beltran . Nelson . Questions asked on Jacobs' dual job . 2024-08-07 . Philstar.com.
  36. Web site: Henson . Joaquin M. . Joaquin Henson . No Ginebra offer Sporting Chance . 2024-08-07 . Philstar.com.
  37. Web site: Villar . Joey . Beltran . Nelson . 2000-02-24 . Jacobs: I'm liable to PBA, not BCAP . 2024-08-07 . www.philstar.com . en-US.
  38. Web site: Dioquino . Delfin . 2021-12-26 . Former UE Red Warriors coach Lawrence Chongson dies . 2024-06-28 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  39. Web site: Li . Matthew . 2021-12-26 . Former UE head coach Lawrence Chongson, 58, passes way . 2024-06-28 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  40. Web site: Bagong import, bagong coach ibabalandra ng Sta. Lucia . 2024-08-06 . Philstar.com.
  41. News: Payo . Jasmine . 2011-02-13 . Flores gets back slot as Tams coach . 2012-06-15 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  42. Web site: 2021-03-08 . Rain or Shine clears air on Caloy Garcia role as 'active consultant' . 2024-04-05 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  43. Web site: Leongson . Randolph B. . 2016-10-14 . Victolero replaces Webb as Star coach . 2024-04-05 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  44. Web site: Isaga . JR . 2022-07-27 . Boyet Fernandez stays with San Beda as consultant under new coach Yuri Escueta . 2024-08-03 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  45. Web site: Terrado . Jonas . PBA: Leo Austria rejoins San Miguel as active consultant . 15 November 2023 . 2024-04-05 . en-US.
  46. News: Ramos . Gerry . September 10, 2021 . Before Bonnie Tan, these team managers also coached in the PBA . September 20, 2022 . Spin.ph.
  47. Book: DOMINGO F. PANGANIBAN Resume . Land Bank of the Philippines.
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  49. Web site: Red Bull panauhin sa PSA Forum . 2024-08-07 . Philstar.com.
  50. News: Navarro . Jun. FedEx sack Pumaren. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  51. Web site: Cordero . Abac . Pumaren vs Pumaren in UE vs DLSU . 2024-08-07 . Philstar.com.
  52. Web site: It’s Derrick, not Chot at TnT . 2024-06-28 . Philstar.com.
  53. Web site: Henson . Joaquin M. . Joaquin Henson . Uichico to sit on Meralco bench . 2024-08-07 . Philstar.com.
  54. Web site: Talk ‘N Text, Uichico, nagkakapaan pa . 2024-08-07 . Philstar.com.
  55. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . 2010-09-12 . UP Maroons vow strong comeback . 2024-08-11 . Philstar.com.
  56. Web site: Henson . Joaquin M. . Joaquin Henson . 2011-04-03 . NU coach rebuilding Bulldogs: Final Four Eric's target in 2012 . 2024-08-11 . Philstar.com.
  57. News: 2011-01-12 . UE taps ex-Warrior Codiñera to revive lost glory . 2012-06-15 . GMANews.tv.
  58. Web site: Sacamos . Karlo . Happy to be a ka-barangay . 2024-08-06 . Spin.ph . en.
  59. Web site: Lopez . Peter R. . Standard . Manila . 2024-02-10 . Coach Joe Lipa: Life lessons from a national treasure . 2024-08-09 . Manila Standard . en-US.
  60. News: Badua . Snow . May 16, 2016 . Gonzales to replace Jarencio at GlobalPort, Franz Pumaren coming in as consultant . May 16, 2016 . Sports Interactive Network.
  61. Web site: Snow . Badua . Snow Badua . Franz Pumaren to join GlobalPort as coaching consultant after getting Adamson green light . 2024-08-10 . Spin.ph . en.
  62. Web site: Sacamos . Karlo . Pumaren insists he's purely a consultant despite having active role on GlobalPort bench vs Ginebra . 2024-08-10 . Spin.ph . en.
  63. News: Leongson . Randolph B. . 25 April 2016 . Wright, Brickman set for PBA D-League debut with Blustar Detergent . 2 June 2016 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  64. News: Leongson . Randolph B. . June 8, 2016 . PBA D-League: Blustar names Goh as coach . June 10, 2016 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  65. Web site: Sacamos . Karlo . Ex-Ginebra star Vince Hizon looks to instill never-say-die spirit in Blackwater as team consultant . 2024-08-13 . Spin.ph . en.
  66. Web site: San Sebastian taps Arvin Bonleon as head coach, Allan Caidic as consultant NCAA Philippines . 2024-03-07 . www.gmanetwork.com . en.
  67. Web site: Happy Birthday, Andrew "Andy" Jao! . 2024-02-07 . www.facebook.com.
  68. Web site: Celis . Beth . 2013-04-27 . Andy Jao now with Black . 2024-07-20 . . en.

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