Jose Mieles was installed as Puerto Rico coach last August following the resignation of predecessor Rafael Olazagasti. He worked as the national team's statistician and as assistant to Olazagasti at their campaigns at the 2013 World Grand Prix, the China International Tournament and Pan American Cup before his promotion to the top job. As coach of women's club team Leonas de Ponce, he has guided his charges to the Puerto Rican championship title in the last three seasons. He was named the league's coach of the year in 2012 and 2014.