13 Facts About Leo Austria

Leovino "Leo" Austria was born on March 14,1958 and is a Filipino professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association.

Leo Austria previously coached the team from 2014 to 2022, leading the team to nine PBA championships out of the ten Finals appearances.

Leo Austria made a quick impact for the new but veteran laden Shell squad and won the Rookie of the Year honors at season's end.

Leo Austria later played for Pepsi and was out of the league after the 1993 season.

Leo Austria's first coaching stint was for Chowking during the late 90s.

Leo Austria coached a team led by Chester Tolomia, Roger Yap, Ervin Sotto, and Gilbert Malabanan.

Leo Austria later led Welcoat to a runner-up finish in 2003 with James Yap as one of its star players.

Leo Austria coached the team until in 2013, following a dismal UAAP Season 76 campaign, he resigned.

Leo Austria was formally named as the head coach of the Welcoat Dragons in the PBA.

Leo Austria coached the San Miguel Beermen in the ABL where he was awarded as the Coach of the Year in 2013 and helped the team win the championship that same year.

In 2014, Leo Austria renewed his ties with the San Miguel franchise by signing a one-year deal to be the head coach of the Beermen.

Nanette had a kidney transplant on the afternoon Leo Austria won the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup.

Father and son have previously been on opposing teams in the UAAP, with Leo Austria coaching Adamson, and Bacon playing for Ateneo.