Olsen Racela

Olsen Racela
Racela in 2025
Perpetual Altas
TitleHead coach
LeagueNCAA
Personal information
Born (1970-11-01) November 1, 1970
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
CollegeAteneo
PBA draft1993: 2nd round, 12th overall pick
Drafted byConey Island Ice Cream Stars
Playing career1993–2011
PositionPoint guard
Number17
Coaching career2011–present
Career history
Playing
1993–1996Coney Island Ice Cream Stars/Purefoods Oodles Flavor Noodles/Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs/Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys
1997–2011San Miguel Beermen/Magnolia Beverage Masters
Coaching
2011–2012San Miguel Beermen/Petron Blaze Boosters (assistant)
2012–2013Petron Blaze Boosters
2013–2014San Mig Coffee Mixers/San Mig Super Coffee Mixers (assistant)
2014–presentBarangay Ginebra San Miguel (assistant)
2016–2022FEU
2024–presentPerpetual
Career highlights
As player:

As assistant coach:

As head coach:

Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Philippines
Asian Games
1998 Bangkok Team
William Jones Cup
1998 Taipei Team

Rodericko Cesar "Olsen" Escueta Racela (born November 1, 1970) is a Filipino coach and former player. He is both the head coach for the Perpetual Altas in the NCAA, and is an assistant coach for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played for 18 seasons during his PBA career. He was also a notable member of the Philippine national basketball team on many occasions.