Gustavo De Conti is the new head coach of Pinheiros Basquete. The multi-champion coach, who has had successful stints at clubs like Paulistano and Flamengo, will take over the team in October. He will replace Vitor Galvani, who leaves the team to train the Capitanes, from Mexico. Gustavinho, as he is known, arrives for the 2025/26 season and will start working after the end of the 2025 Paulista Championship and will have the opportunity to debut in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) and, possibly, in the South American League. Until then, he will follow the team's games in the state tournament. “I had planned to take a year off to spend time with my family. After all, it's 20 years, from the base to the adult teams, the selection. I wanted to take a break, but the opportunity to be here couldn't pass me by,” said Gustavo De Conti. “I'm very happy. I thank the board's effort, especially Rodrigo Montoro, with whom I made the contacts. It was the Pinheiros' will to count on me and mine too to be here,” completed Gustavinho, a professional who trained the Brazilian national team from 2021 to April 2024. - Fernando Cachopa projects duel against Belgium in VNL: “neutralize the attackers” - Check all the results of the first day of the VNL men's tournament - Darlan shines with 75% efficiency in Brazil's debut in VNL - Carol Meligeni applies “bicycle” and advances in W35 of Cuiabá; see the results - In a five-set duel, Germany seeks disadvantage and beats Canada #### Gustavo De Conti's history and achievements Gustavo De Conti, born in Rio de Janeiro on February 27, 1980, has a winning curriculum. He started his career at Paulistano, where he played and then took over the base team. In 2009, he became the head coach of the professional team, remaining until 2016, when he transferred to Flamengo. During his eight years at the Rubro-Negro club, he won 14 titles, including three NBB (2017/18, 2018/19 and 2020/21), a Champions League (2021) and a Copa Intercontinental (2022). To complete, the coach was champion of the Copa Super 8 three times (2019, 2021 and 2024). The coach recognized that initially, he will need to organize his life in São Paulo, as his family still resides in Rio de Janeiro. Rodrigo Montoro, sports director of Pinheiros, also commented on Gustavinho's hiring, highlighting the importance of bringing a coach of his quality. “We identified in the market the need to hire a new coach, someone who had no doubt in quality, NBB champion, national team coach,” highlighted the club's director. #### Gustavo De Conti's profile Name:Gustavo Antônio De ContiBirthdate:February 27, 1980Location:Rio de Janeiro-RJ**Titles:- 3 NBB CAIXA titles (2017/18, 2018/19, 2020/21) - 1 Copa Intercontinental (2022) - 1 Champions League Américas (2021) - 3 Copa Super 8 titles (2019, 2021 and 2024)