For the first time in its four-year history in the Philippines the 2011 Jr. NBA Philippines Program presented by Alaska will select a Coach of the Year.
Ten coaches culled from schools and youth leagues nationwide emerged as finalists in the search. They are : Clint Mondano of Northeast Mindanao Colleges, Surigao City; Alvin Guadines of the Cavite School of St. Mark, Bacoor, Cavite; Rodel Berbon of Colegio de San Francisco, General Trias, Cavite; Ronaldo Joaquin Lacsamana of the Palawan Amateur Basketball Association, Puerto Preincesa City; Manuel Mercado of Sacred Heart College, Lucena City; Christopher M. Buhain of MIT International School, Bacoor, Cavite; Josep Glenn V. Faldas of Don Bosco Technical College of Mandaluyong City; Genesius G. Molto Jr. of Aquinas University of Legazpi City, Albay; Stephen Signap Tia of Lucky Terminal, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental and Luis C. Nolasco Jr.of Hope Christian High School, Manila.