D.C.-area HS coach Behan steps down with ALS

Aug 24, 2023, 06:47 PM ET

Patrick Behan, a highly successful preparation basketball coach in the Washington, D.C., area who has ALS, stepped down Thursday, he told The Washington Post.The 35-year-old Behan has actually coached at St. John’s High School for 5 years. He has sent 26 players to college programs and has a 127-51 record.He was diagnosed with ALS in Might 2022 and informed the

Post that he was no longer physically able to coach the team. He said he would remain on as a consultant.”Last year, I was capable and offered it whatever I had,” he informed the Post

.”It feels much better to end on leading, and much more so to do it amidst the situations.” Behan’s story was included on ESPN in Might in the 30-minute unique”Absolutely nothing Else Matters.” His mind is still sharp, but Behan stated he’s not able to coach even more. He told the Post he penetrates a feeding tube due to the fact that he can not swallow food safely. He was hospitalized with deadly conditions earlier this summer, however was discharged July 14. The Post reported his condition has actually”stabilized.”ALS is a neurological illness that triggers a body’s muscles to weaken and impacts physical functions. There is no cure.Behan played college basketball at Bucknell.