'Che' García takes charge of Dreamland Gran Canaria with a message of unity

The new Argentine coach, Néstor 'Che' García, arrives at the Dreamland Gran Canaria bench with optimism and the goal of reversing the team's poor run.

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Argentine coach Néstor 'Che' García has been officially presented as the new head coach of Dreamland Gran Canaria, conveying a message of optimism and unity for the remainder of the season.

During his presentation, García expressed his joy and motivation to return to Spain, thanking the board for their trust and the club for its warm welcome. With his characteristic charisma, he joked about the large number of journalists present, comparing it to major events.
After an initial contact with the squad, the coach highlighted that he found a team with "desire, form, game structure, and ideas." His approach is not a revolution but rather making precise adjustments to the existing foundation. "I will continue with most of what is here; I will change some things that I believe are necessary for the current moment," he explained.

"We need total support and trust. We will get through this together."

Néstor 'Che' García · CB Gran Canaria Coach
García's philosophy for overcoming the team's negative streak focuses on prudence and daily work, setting "short-term and achievable goals" to rebuild confidence step by step. The coach expressed his strong belief in the team's future, stating that "in my heart, it says that we are not going down."
The new coach confirmed that captain Andrew Albicy will be a key figure in his system, considering him his "extension on the court." He also highlighted his special relationship with Eulis Báez, whom he coached at the 2019 China World Cup with the Dominican national team, describing him as someone of "total trust and affection."
Finally, García ruled out going to the transfer market and made a direct appeal to the fans, asking for their unconditional support and trust for the remaining nine games of the season.