John Becker (basketball coach)
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John Becker is the head coach
of the University of Vermont
Catamounts men's basketball
team. He replaced Mike Lonergan
, who left to become the coach at George Washington University
.
in Washington D.C. In 1997, Becker was elevated to head coach of the Bison, where he served from 1997-99. He then headed to his alma mater Catholic as an assistant coach under Steve Howes, where he helped guide the team to a 41-17 record, which included a 21-7 mark and NCAA Division III Tournament appearance in 2005-06. His first year with Catholic saw the Cardinals go 20-10 and advance to the Capital Athletic Conference
Championship game.
In 2006-07, Becker joined the Vermont staff as director of basketball operations, serving in the role for two seasons before being promoted to assistant coach. Since his arrival, UVM has earned three postseason berths, including the 2010 NCAA Tournament. On May 10, 2011, Becker was named interim head coach of the Catamounts while search was conducted. On May 20, 2011, Vermont lifted the interim tag and named Becker the 16th coach in Vermont basketball history.
with their daughters Katherine and Ella.
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
of the University of Vermont
University of Vermont
The University of Vermont comprises seven undergraduate schools, an honors college, a graduate college, and a college of medicine. The Honors College does not offer its own degrees; students in the Honors College concurrently enroll in one of the university's seven undergraduate colleges or...
Catamounts men's basketball
Vermont Catamounts men's basketball
The Vermont Catamounts Basketball team is the basketball team that represent the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. The school's team currently competes in the America East Conference and plays its home games at Patrick Gym. The team has reached the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball...
team. He replaced Mike Lonergan
Mike Lonergan
Mike Lonergan is the head coach of the George Washington University Colonials men's basketball team. He replaced Karl Hobbs...
, who left to become the coach at George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
.
Coaching career
Becker's college coaching career began in 1994 when he became an assistant at Gallaudet UniversityGallaudet University
Gallaudet University is a federally-chartered university for the education of the deaf and hard of hearing, located in the District of Columbia, U.S...
in Washington D.C. In 1997, Becker was elevated to head coach of the Bison, where he served from 1997-99. He then headed to his alma mater Catholic as an assistant coach under Steve Howes, where he helped guide the team to a 41-17 record, which included a 21-7 mark and NCAA Division III Tournament appearance in 2005-06. His first year with Catholic saw the Cardinals go 20-10 and advance to the Capital Athletic Conference
Capital Athletic Conference
The Capital Athletic Conference is an intercollegiate athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division III. Member institutions are located in the eastern United States in the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware....
Championship game.
In 2006-07, Becker joined the Vermont staff as director of basketball operations, serving in the role for two seasons before being promoted to assistant coach. Since his arrival, UVM has earned three postseason berths, including the 2010 NCAA Tournament. On May 10, 2011, Becker was named interim head coach of the Catamounts while search was conducted. On May 20, 2011, Vermont lifted the interim tag and named Becker the 16th coach in Vermont basketball history.
Personal life
Becker and his wife Kelly reside in Burlington, VermontBurlington, Vermont
Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the shire town of Chittenden County. Burlington lies south of the U.S.-Canadian border and some south of Montreal....
with their daughters Katherine and Ella.