Early Life and Education of John Beilein: A Complete Timeline

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John Beilein

An overview of the childhood and early education of John Beilein, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

John Beilein is an American basketball coach and analyst for the Big Ten Network. He's known for his successful college coaching career, including stints at Michigan, West Virginia, Richmond, and Canisius. Before joining the Big Ten Network, Beilein served as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He also coached Le Moyne Dolphins, Nazareth College and Erie Community College. Beilein has accumulated over 754 wins at four-year universities and 829 games altogether, including those at the junior college level. Beilein's overall career wins counting the time spent in Cleveland is 843 games.

February 5, 1953: John Beilein's Birth

On February 5, 1953, John Patrick Beilein was born. He is an American professional basketball coach.

Others born on this day/year

1971: Wheeling College Basketball Team

In 1971, John Beilein competed on the basketball team at Wheeling College (now Wheeling University).

1974: Team Captain

During the 1974-75 season, John Beilein served as team captain for the Wheeling College basketball team.

1975: Graduation from Wheeling College

In 1975, John Beilein received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Wheeling College, after serving as team captain during the 1974-75 season.

1978: Marriage to Kathleen Griffin

In 1978, Beilein married Kathleen Beilein (née Griffin).

1981: Master's Degree

In 1981, John Beilein earned a Master of Science degree in education from Niagara University.

2002: Patrick Beilein: Virginia Independent Schools Division I Player of the Year

In 2002, Patrick Beilein, John Beilein's son, was named Virginia Independent Schools Division I Player of the Year.

2008: Patrick Beilein Graduate Assistant Coach at University of Michigan

In the 2008–2009 season, Patrick Beilein served as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Michigan.

2009: Patrick Beilein Graduate Assistant Coach at University of Michigan

In the 2008–2009 season, Patrick Beilein served as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Michigan.

2020: Teaching Course at Michigan

In fall 2020, Beilein taught a course at Michigan titled "Coaching as Leading and Leading as Coaching" in the School of Education.