San Miguel Beer enters a new era under longtime assistant coach Jorge Gallent, whose promotion to the top spot as a replacement for Leo Austria was not without questions. San Miguel management released a statement on Saturday saying Austria had sought a 'coaching sabbatical' after a stint highlighted by nine championships and multiple Coach of the Year trophies. Team manager Gee Abadilla confirmed the coaching change and added that Austria was retained as a consultant. "Coach Leo met with management a few days ago and informed us that he wishes to take a coaching sabbatical for personal reasons starting the Governors' Cup," Abanilla said Saturday. "We respect his decision an...Keep on reading: Jorge Gallent named San Miguel coach; questions surround Leo Austria’s ‘sabbatical’