Donaldas Kairys
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 Donaldas Kairys in 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Kalev/Cramo | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Head coach | ||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Estonian League VTB United League | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | March 6, 1977 Šilutė, Lithuania | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Lithuanian | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||||||||||
| College | Warren Wilson College (1996–1997) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1997–1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Guard | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2005–present | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||||||
| As player: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Šilutė | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As coach: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | Khimki (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Lietuvos rytas (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2010 | Lithuania (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | CSKA Moscow (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | ASK Riga (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | ASK Riga | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Lokomotiv Kuban (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Dnipro-Azot | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Dnipro-Azot (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Tsmoki-Minsk | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Czarni Słupsk | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–present | Kalev/Cramo | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||||||||||
Head coach
Assistant coach | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Donaldas Kairys (born March 6, 1977) is a Lithuanian basketball coach and a former basketballer. He is the current head coach of Estonian League team Kalev/Cramo.
Achievements
- 2016 Bronze in PLK (Poland Basketball League) as head coach of Energa Czarny Slupsk
- 2015 Bronze in PLK (Poland Basketball League) as head coach of Energa Czarny Slupsk
- 2014 Cup Winner in Belarus Basketball league as head coach of Tsmoki Minsk
- 2010 Bronze in World Basketball Championship as assistant coach of Lithuania national basketball team.
- 2009 Bronze in Latvian Basketball League as head coach of ASK Riga.
- 2009 Semifinals in Baltic Basketball League as head coach of ASK Riga.
- 2008 Semifinals in Olympic Games as assistant coach of Lithuania national basketball team.
- 2008 Russian Basketball Super League Champion.
- 2008 Euroleague Champion.
- 2008 Russian Cup Finalist.
- 2007 Bronze in European Basketball Championship as an assistant coach of Lithuania national basketball team.
- 2007 Lietuvos Krepšinio Lyga (Lithuanian Division II) Semifinals.
- 2006 Silver of Russian Basketball Super League.
- 2006 Silver of Fiba Europe League as assistant coach of Khimki, Moscow Region.
- 2003 NBA Champion with San Antonio Spurs.
- 2002 NCAA Elite Eight with the Missouri University.
National teams coaching career
- 2010 Assistant coach of Lithuania national basketball team at World Championships.
- 2009 Assistant coach of Lithuania national basketball team at European Championships.
- 2008 Assistant coach of Lithuania national basketball team at the Olympic Games.
- 2007 Assistant coach of Lithuania national basketball team at European Championships.
- 2006 Assistant coach of Lithuania national basketball team at World Championships.
Coaching career
Head coach of Energa Czarni Słupsk (January 2015–)
Head coach of BC Tsmoki-Minsk (June 2013–February 2014).
Head coach of Dnipro-Azot (season 2011–12).
Assistant coach of Lokomotiv Kuban, Russia (season 2010–11).
Head coach of ASK Riga, Latvia (2009–11).[1]
Assistant coach of CSKA Moscow. Video editing: game analysis, opponent scout.
Head coach of Šilutė Lietuvos Krepšinio Lyga (Division II).
Assistant coach in Lietuvos Rytas. Video editing: game analysis, opponent scout. Lietuvos Krepšinio Lyga (Division I). Baltic Basketball League. ULEB Cup.
Assistant coach at Khimki BC. Video editing: game analysis, opponent scout. Russian Basketball Super League.
Internship at San Antonio Spurs, NBA. Provided player evaluation and comparison reports. Assisted with player research, player database and video editing.
International cssociate at the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Assisted with international recruiting. Video editing: game analysis, opponent scout.
Player career
- 1996–97 Warren Wilson College, United States.
- 1997–98 BC Šilutė
- Lithuanian Basketball League (Division II).
References
- ^ "Donaldas Kairys to coach ASK Riga". The Baltic Course. 29 December 2008. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
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