Erik Braal
 Braal as coach of Aris Leeuwarden (2011) | |
| Donar | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| League | DBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 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 | |
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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
- 2006, 2008
References
- ^ Rob Kramp (2011-10-31). "Coach Erik Braal heeft energie en kennis getankt in sabbatical". Volkskrant.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ Clay Rupert (2011-05-23). "Coach Erik Braal naar Aris". Rijnmond.nl. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
- ^ "Erik Braal naar Oberwart Gunners in Oostenrijk". Basketball.nl. Retrieved 2014-06-29.