Jonas vainauskas
Basketball general manager
palmares
During my years of managing basketball clubs, we achieved the most important and biggest victories, including becoming champions of many locals and international competitions, as well as more than 200 victories of international games.
LKF Cup
Lithuanian Basketball Federation
Seasons 1998|2009 | 2010
LKL League
Lithuanian Basketball League
Seasons 2000 | 2002 | 2006|
2009 | 2010
NEBL League
Northern European Basketball League
Season 2002
EURO Cup
EuroLeague
Champion Seasons 2005 | 2009 Finalist 2007
BBL League
Baltic Basketball League
Elite Division
Seasons 2006 | 2008 | 2009
BBL Cup
Baltic Basketball League
Season 2009
EURO League
EuroLeague
Top 16 Seasons 2001 | 2006 | 2008 | 2010 | 2011
about me
From the very childhood, my passion for the game of basketball has been very strong. I have spent most of my adult life working as a professional basketball manager in the “Basketball Land” of Lithuania. Winning my first european cup at the age of 24, have defined my path in life. I have earned my BA in international busiess from Tallinn’s (CIUE), followed by multiple masters training programs internationally. My source of strenght and inspiration are my two daughter, Atene and Ona. Besides basketball, I love reading, theatre, jazz music and cooking.
Professional and personal achievements
Director of Operations at BC Lietkabelis
It was a pleasure working with one of the most well know basketball organization in Lithuanian basketball scene. Whilst serving as the general manager, we have had many great moments and wins, as well as witnessing the club’s growth, was a significant achievent
Presidential Award Cerimony
It was a great privilege to receive the Order of Merit for Lithuania from the president of Lithuania Valdas Adamkus, for the service and the achievements achieved with the BG Lietuvos Rytas.
Meeting with Jordi Bertomeu
As the BC Lietuvos Rytas general manager, it has enabled me to meet with the top basketball people in the European basketball scene. Having the meeting with Euroleague’s boss was an incredible experience.
"The Golden Age of Vilnius Basketball"
In 2005 first international trophy for the city of Vilnius and Lietuvos Rytas club.
In 2007, another great European cup compain where Lietuvos rytas reched its second final losing to all mighty Real Madrid in highly competitive match in a sellout Charleroi arena with atleast 3000 lithuanian fans in attendance.
2009 was another exceptional year, where Lietuvos rytas made history once again by making it to final hosted by italian city of Turin.
The Underdogs Lietuvos Rytas, with a budget of 2.2 million euros defeated Khimki Moscow region (budget 40 million) in one of the most iconic european basketball encounters.
Development of Ghana National Basketball Strategy
The Ghana Basketball Association (GBBA) and the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (LBF) have commenced a process to develop a national basketball strategy for the country.
The strategy was aimed to lead to the development of talents from the tertiary level and the establishment of a national basketball team.
organizations worked for
work experience
General Manager of BC Lietuvos Rytas (Lithuania)
Sport Director at Uni-Riesen Leipzig (Germany)
Expert Commentator ABC Spanish League at Sporto TV – Expert Commentator Lithuania National Team Selection at Sport 1 TV
General Manager of BC Dzukija
Video Blog “Krepsinis Pagal Jona”
Sport Consultant Football Club Jonava
Creative Director at Lithuanian Football Federation
Director and Shareholder at Lietkabelis Basketball Club
General Manager of BC Liepaja
Founder and General Manager at Ignalina Vilkakalnis (Lithuania)
National team of the Republic of Ghana
General Manager at M basket Mazeikiai (Lithuania)
What i can do for you
Here’s how I can put my decades of experience to work for your basketball organization
Counseling to new GM
Counseling and Advisory Service to the newly appointed GM and/or the entire organization.
Selection Process
Explaining selection process for: Players (by position), selection of Head Coach and Assistant Coaches.
Staff Selection
Selecting strength and conditioning coach, medical personnel and staff.
Home Game
Organizing and supervising home games.
Away Games
Organization and supervision of games played away from home.
Ticketing
Season ticket sales (pricing, distribution channels).
Media Relations
Media relations (season media plan).
Sponsors
Attraction of new sponsors and consolidation of current sponsors.
Community
Organization and supervision of programs for the community, children and youth teams.
Team Preparation
Team tactical and psychological preparation
Coaching
Individual and team practices
Network
Connecting the club to like-minded organizations around the world.
Team Management
Managing expectations between owners (the club) and performers (the team).