 After his playing days ended, Tiko embarked on a career as a coach.In 2015, he joined the staff of Athletic Bilbao's reserves under former Osasuna teammate José Ángel Ziganda; in
2017 he became assistant manager of CD Basconia (the former club's farm team), working with Ander Alaña.Tiko topped a brilliant 2001–02 (32 games, seven goals) with his sole cap for Spain, playing in a friendly with the Netherlands on 27 March 2002 as the nation lost 0–1 in Rotterdam.