Patrick Behan coached St. John’s for as long as his body would allow, but he will take on a new role after ALS harshly progressed this summer.
“Last year I was capable and gave it everything I had,” Behan said. “It feels better to end on top, and even more so to do it amidst the circumstances.”Behan’s mind is still sharp, and he will stay with St. John’s in an advisory position. “More from an overseeing role,” Behan said. “Maybe not exactly Pat Riley.”
Behan, a Leesburg native who played collegiately at Bucknell, compiled a 127-51 record in five seasons over six years at St. John’s. He coached 26 players who went on to play in college. “Even though I was dealing with struggle early,” Behan said, “sometimes it feels like you’re on a runaway train.”In less than 18 months, the disease has ravaged his body, progressing harshly this spring and summer. He wears a BiPAP mask all day to facilitate breathing. He eats through a surgically implanted feeding tube because he cannot swallow food safely.
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