In the Media
Behan Strong wants to extend a sincere thank you to the media outlets who have shared Pat’s story and are spreading awareness about ALS.
Learn more below.
ESPN Sports Center
ONE BIG THING presented by Scott Van Pelt.
2022-23 Highlights
Fox 5 News
“St. John’s College High School basketball coach's off-court battle with ALS” *See video below.
USA Today
“Ohio State Buckeyes, not bucket lists, help keep ALS fighter Patrick Behan swinging,” by Adam Jardy
The Washington Post
“As ALS does its worst, Patrick Behan keeps coaching and keeps fighting,” by Candace Buckner
Capitol Hoops
Behan Strong wants to extend our extreme gratitude for their coverage of Pat over the years.
*See Pat’s interview below and visit @capitolhoops on Instagram & Twitter for more exclusive footage!
The Washington Post
“As Pat Behan coaches with ALS, basketball provides ‘the best medicine',“ by Michael Errigo
NBC 4 Sports
“As part of Basketball Day in the DMV, the Washington Wizards announced St. John’s College High School basketball coach Pat Behan as their 2022-23 coach of the year”
The Washington Post
“I’m Still Your Coach,” by Adam Kilgore.
Fox 5 DC
A former college basketball player turned coach in the DMV is now facing one of his toughest challenges yet. Patrick Behan was diagnosed with ALS four months ago. FOX 5's Jacqueline Matter spoke with the coach and his players about his journey ahead.
Capitol Hoops
Interview with St. John's coach Pat Behan who was diagnosed with ALS on May 6th, 2022. Behan opens up about the diagnosis, how he is feeling, the treatment process, all of the love and support he is receiving, and how he is fighting this awful disease.
What people are saying
“Patrick Behan was 34 when he was diagnosed with ALS. He wasn’t going to stop leading the basketball team he loved.”
— Adam KIlgore
“Basketball really has been the best medicine,” he said. “When I’m on the court, when I’m in practice, there’s not a lot I have to do. It’s just sit, stand, provide instruction. And there’s always the adrenaline to enjoy.”
— Pat as told to Michael Errigo
