From 1979 to 1988, he was Spain's top national coach, serving as the technical director of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA).

[5][6] At the 1982 European Athletics Indoor Championships in Athens, Spain achieved one of its great milestones by winning five medals.

Additionally, he played a pivotal role in initiating athlete support programs, including the creation of ADO scholarships.

These scholarships provided financial assistance, offering 80,000 pesetas over four years to athletes with the potential to excel in Olympic Games and top-level championships.

[3][5] In 1968, he received a Silver Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit in Salamanca from Juan Antonio Samaranch.