Mario Fioretti

Mario Fioretti (born c. 1973) is an Italian professional basketball coach, who is currently an assistant coach of Olimpia Milano of the LBA and the EuroLeague.

Mario Fioretti
Olimpia Milano
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueLBA
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1973-09-11) 11 September 1973
Bergamo, Italy
NationalityItalian
Coaching career1999–present
Career history
As coach:
1999–2000Indiana Hoosiers (assistant)
2004–PresentOlimpia Milano (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As assistant coach

Coaching career

After graduating, he traveled to America wherein he became an assistant coach to Bobby Knight, the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers. He stayed there for a year. After that, he went back to Italy and became an assistant coach for the Olimpia Milano in 2004 under head coach Attilio Caja. Since then, he has become a vital part of the team's coaching staff.[1]

Youth coaching career

Fioretti is also an assistant coach for several youth teams in Bergamo since 2003.[2]

Personal life

Mario Fioretti was born in Bergamo, Italy in the Lombardy Region of Northern Italy. He graduated with a degree in Economics at University of Bergamo in 1999.

References
  1. "Olimpia Milano, presented by Ettore Messina: "I want a team to defend, pass the ball and dive on the ground from day one"". LBA. June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  2. "Milan makes basketball fun in the Dolomites". EuroLeague.net. July 13, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  • at EuroBasket.com
  • at olimpiamilano.com
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