John Beilein is an American basketball coach and current head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has previously coached the Michigan Wolverines (2007-2019), West Virginia Mountaineers (2002-2007), Richmond Spiders (1997-2002), Canisius Golden Griffins (1992-1997) in NCAA Division I as well as Le Moyne College (1983-1992), Nazareth College (1982-1983) and Erie Community College (1978-1982). Beilein has won 754 career games at four-year universities and 829 games altogether, including those at the junior college level.

What is John Beilein known for?

• Have achieved 20-win seasons at four different levels - junior college, NCAA Division III, NCAA Division II, and NCAA Division I.

Where is John Beilein born?

Turning back to his past life, John Beilein’s birth took place in Burt, New York, USA. He was born as John Patrick Beilein to parents Arthur J. Beilein, a policeman, and Josephine Niland. He is not the only child of his parents and has eight siblings. Beilein is the eighth child of his mother and father.

He was educated at the DeSales High School. After graduation, he enrolled at Wheeling Jesuit University, formerly known as Wheeling College. He graduated from the same in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. He went on to study Science at Niagara University and earned a Master of Science degree in 1981.

When did John Beilein pursue his career as a basketball coach?

• While a student at the Wheeling Jesuit University, John Beilein played for the college’s basketball team from 1971 to 1975. During the 1974–75 season, he even played as the captain of his team. 
• After graduating, he started his professional career as a coach rather than a basketball player.
• In 1975, John Beilein first coached at Newfane High School for a total of three years. From  1978 to 1982 he coached at Erie Community College followed by basketball coaching at Nazareth College for the 1982–1983 school year.
• Soon he joined Le Moyne College as a coach and coached its teams from 1983 to 1992. Then in 1992, John Beilein was finally hired to a Division I post at Canisius Golden Griffins. He stayed with the team until 1997.
• Other teams Beilein has successfully coached are Richmond Spiders (1997–2002), West Virginia Mountaineers (2002–2007), Michigan Wolverines (2007–2019). On May 13, 2019, he was named the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and has signed a five-year contract.
• Through all his years as a basketball coach, he never served as an assistant coach.

To whom John Beilein was married?

Reflecting his personal life, John Beilein married his longtime girlfriend Kathleen Griffin on 14 October 1978. He and his wife have welcomed four children together- sons Patrick Beilein, Mark Beilein, Andrew Beilein, and daughter Seana Hendricks.

His son Patrick has taken up in his father’s footsteps. Patrick is the current head basketball coach at Niagara University while Mark and Andrew work for Alro Steel and Business Roundtable respectively.

The couple is living happily without any rumors of extra-marital affairs or divorce.

How much is John Beilein net worth?

While with Michigan Wolverines, John Beilein’s salary was estimated to be $3.8 million. However, his salary with Cleveland Cavaliers has not been revealed. In the case of revealed, we will let you know. Also, there are no estimates on his net worth.

On social media, Beilein is active on Twitter and does not own an official account on Facebook and Instagram.

How tall is John Beilein?

Observing his body statistics, he has a healthy body figure with a decent height of 6 feet 4 inches and Weight of 205 lbs. His body information is yet to be revealed. In the case of revealed, we will let you know.