Lidia Mirchandani Appointed Technical Director of Albania Women’s U-18 Basketball Team

Lidia Mirchandani is expanding her international coaching career. As reported by the newspaper El Día, the Tenerife native has been appointed technical director of the Albanian women’s U-18 national team, further highlighting the growing influence of Spanish coaches in emerging European basketball programs.

This appointment follows a period of close professional collaboration, as her husband, Richy González, is the current head coach of Albania’s senior national team. The Albanian federation brought Mirchandani on board to establish a consistent training philosophy across its youth programs, helping players develop a clearer competitive identity. Her work will take place in two stages: a training camp in June, followed by final preparations in July for the European Championship in Kosovo.

For Mirchandani, this role is a brief chapter in a career that has recently included coaching in Iceland with Akureyri and serving as an assistant at CNB Paterna. While leading a national team is a significant opportunity, she remains focused on eventually returning to the Spanish basketball market. Her long-term goals are centered on family stability and contributing to the growth of the sport in the Canary Islands.

Mirchandani has specifically highlighted CB Adareva as a natural fit for her eventual return. She believes women’s basketball in Tenerife has the potential to reach the national elite, provided there is a focus on building ambitious, well-structured projects. By combining her international experience with her deep understanding of the local game, Mirchandani remains a coach to watch as she looks for the right opportunity to bring her expertise back to domestic competition.