In 2012, he left Cebuana and took over the coaching duties of Alaska, replacing Joel Banal. The Elasto Painters spoiled his debut in a score of 107–100 but the Aces recovered and won 104–84 on their game vs. Barako Bull Energy.CORNLEY IN IMPRESSIVE DEBUT AS RAIN OR SHINE THWARTS ALASKA, PBA.phALASKA BEATS BARAKO BULL TO HAND TRILLO FIRST PBA WIN AS INTERIM HEAD COACH, PBA.ph
