Ato Badolato


Edmundo "Ato" Badolato was a Filipino basketball coach and basketball executive.

Career

Coaching

He led San Beda College 's high school team, the Red Cubs into multiple championships. Some of the PBA players played for him are Benjie Paras, Ronnie Magsanoc, Dindo Pumaren, as well as active players led by LA Tenorio, JVee Casio, and Baser Amer. He also served as head coach of the seniors team, the Red Lions, in 2001.
Badolato later served as athletic director of San Beda.
Badolato had also served head coach of the Philippines junior team in 1989, and in 1996.

Sports administration

He served twice as a UAAP Commissioner.

Personal life

Badolato died on December 21, 2021, caused by heart attack.

Legacy

The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League decided to name its coach of the year award after him.

Coaching record

High school

Records since 1987:

Collegiate

National team