Ariel Vanguardia

Ariel Vanguardia
Vanguard Lions
PositionAssistant coach
LeaguePacific West Conference
Personal information
Born (1972-09-29) September 29, 1972
Career information
High schoolLetran Calamba (Calamba, Laguna)
CollegeDe La Salle – Team B
Career history
Coaching
1998–1999Manila Metrostars (assistant)
1998–1999Benilde (assistant)
2000–2006Mobiline/Talk 'N Text Phone Pals (assistant)
2003Talk 'N Text Phone Pals (interim)
2006–2009JRU
2009–2010Barako Bull Energy Boosters (assistant)
2011–2016Westports Malaysia Dragons
2016Blu Star Detergent Dragons (consultant)
2016–2017Phoenix Fuel Masters
2021–2023Blackwater Bossing (interim)
2024Manila Batang Sampaloc
2025–presentVanguard University (assistant)
Career highlights
As head coach

As assistant coach

Ariel Vanguardia (born September 29, 1972) is a Filipino professional basketball coach who currently serves as the assistant coach for the Vanguard Lions of the Pacific West Conference.

Early life and education

Hailing from Calamba, Laguna[1], Ariel Vanguardia was born on September 29, 1972.[2] Vanguardia attended the De La Salle University where he obtained a degree in business management.[1] He played for the team B of the De La Salle Green Archers and was a contributor for the school paper, The LaSallian.[3]

He briefly managed a printing press shop and a video rental store in 1996 until he began focusing on coaching.[1]

Coaching career

Assistant

Vanguardia formerly served as an assistant coach for Benilde Blazers under Adriano Go.[4]

He served as an assistant coach for Talk 'N Text Phone Pals, and served as an interim when Joel Banal was coaching Ateneo. Vanguardia's tenure as interim marred of playing controversy, including players of the Phone Pals who intentionally playing or not scoring points.[5]

JRU Heavy Bombers

He served as head coach of JRU Heavy Bombers, and led them into a finals appearance in 2008.[6] But due to a final four fail in 2009, he was replaced by Vergel Meneses.[7]

After coaching Bombers, he served as an assistant for Barako Bull from 2009 to 2010.[8]

Westports Malaysia Dragons

He previously coached the Westports Malaysia Dragons in the Asean Basketball League, where he won the team's first championship in 2016.[9] On May 31, 2016, it was announced that he was appointed to his first PBA head coaching job as coach of the PBA team Phoenix Fuel Masters, replacing Koy Banal.[10]

Blu Detergent Dragons

He also took over as team consultant of Blu Star Detergent Dragons, a team composed of the players of the Dragons in the 2016 PBA D-League Foundation Cup.[11][12]

Blackwater Bossing

In 2021, he was hired by Blackwater Bossing as their head coach, replacing Nash Racela but for interim basis.[13][8] He was replaced by Jefferey Cariaso in 2023.[14]

Assistant for Atlanta Hawks

For the 2024 NBA Summer League, Vanguardia became part of the Atlanta Hawks as an assistant coach and scout.[15][16]

Vanguard Lions

Vanguardia was named part of the staff of the Vanguard Lions for the 2025–26 season.[17][18]

Coaching record

Collegiate record

Season Team Elimination roundPlayoffs
Finish GP WLPCTPGWLPCTResults
2006 JRU7th 14410.286————Eliminated
20073rd 1475.583101.000Semifinals
20082nd 1495.643642.667Finals
20093rd 18153.833211.500Semifinals
Totals 583523.603954.5550 championships

Professional

Season Conference Team GP W L PCT Finish PG W L PCT Results
2003 Invitational Talk 'N Text 4 3 1 .750 3rd — — — — Eliminated
Reinforced 13 7 6 .538 4th (Group B) 7 3 4 .429 Third place
2012 Westports Malaysia Dragons 21 11 10 .524 4th 3 1 2 .333 Semifinals
2013 22 12 10 .545 3rd 3 0 3 .000 Semifinals
2014 20 15 5 .750 1st 4 2 2 .500 Finals
2015–16 20 16 4 .800 1st 7 5 2 .714 Champions
2015–16 Governors' Phoenix 11 5 6 .455 8th 1 0 1 .000 Quarterfinals
2016–17 Philippine Phoenix 11 6 5 .545 6th 2 0 2 .000 Quarterfinals
Commissioner's Cup 11 4 7 .364 7th 1 0 1 .000 Quarterfinals
Governors' 11 2 9 .182 9th — — — — Eliminated
2021 Philippine Blackwater 11 0 11 .000 12th — — — — Eliminated
Governors' 11 1 10 .538 12th — — — — Eliminated
2022–23 Philippine Blackwater 11 5 6 .455 8th 1 0 1 .000 Quarterfinals
Commissioner's 12 3 9 .250 12th — — — — Eliminated
Governors' 11 1 10 .091 12th — — — — Eliminated
PBA total 117 37 80 .316 Playoff Total 12 3 9 .250 1 ABL championship
ABL total 83 54 29 .651 17 8 9 .471 0 PBA championships
Career total 200 91 109 .455 29 11 18 .379 1 championship

References

  1. 1 2 3 Bacnis, Justine (October 11, 2018). "Aside from coaching, Ariel Vanguardia finds fulfillment in restaurant business". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Ariel VANGUARDIA - FIBA coach profile". FIBA. Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
  3. ↑ Asis, Miguel (August 2, 2021). "Why Ariel Vanguardia, who has coached at every level, still feels he has a lot to prove". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Veteran basketball coach Adriano 'Bong' Go passes away at 66". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  5. ↑ So, Jannelle (August 18, 2003). "From courtside". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Solo liderato asinta ng Bombers". Philstar.com. July 15, 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  7. ↑ Villar, Joey (November 5, 2009). "Vergel being eyed for JRU coaching post". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  8. 1 2 Villanueva, Eros (September 19, 2021). "Vanguardia named Blackwater interim head coach". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Westports Malaysia Dragons part ways with coach Ariel Vanguardia". ASEAN Basketball League. June 7, 2016. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  10. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (May 31, 2016). "Ariel Vanguardia replaces Koy Banal as Phoenix coach to kick off PBA team's facelift". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  11. ↑ Leongson, Randolph B. (April 25, 2016). "Wright, Brickman set for PBA D-League debut with Blustar Detergent". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 2, 2016.
  12. ↑ Leongson, Randolph B. (June 8, 2016). "PBA D-League: Blustar names Goh as coach". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  13. ↑ Dioquino, Delfin. "Ariel Vanguardia in, Nash Racela out as Blackwater coach". Rappler.
  14. ↑ Ramos, Gerry. "Cariaso brings in two personnel as he officially assumes Blackwater job". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  15. ↑ Manicad, Julius (July 13, 2024). "Vanguardia thrilled to fly with Hawks". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  16. ↑ Suing, Ivan (February 1, 2025). "Vanguardia eyes Momowei for NBA Summer League". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  17. ↑ "2025-26 Men's Basketball Coaching Staff". Vanguard University. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  18. ↑ "2025-26 Vanguard Men's Basketball Season Preview". Vanguard University. November 10, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
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