[1] During his career, which has run for 25 years, he has successfully coached girls', women's, boys' and men's teams.

Laakso started working as the head coach of Helsinki Seagulls in the summer 2019.

[5][6] His last season with Seagulls ultimately ended in winning the Finnish championship title in 2023.

[7] During his four years with the club, Laakso also led Seagulls to win three Finnish Cups in a row, in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

[8] After his tenure with Seagulls, Laakso briefly worked in the coaching staff of Finland women's national basketball team,[9] before being appointed as the new head coach of German Bundesliga team Crailsheim Merlins in November 2023.