Michigan Baseball Coach John Beilein Retires

John Beilein has announced his retirement from coaching Michigan’s baseball team after 27 seasons.

John Beilein’s retirement

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John Beilein, who led the Michigan Wolverines to two Final Fours, has announced his retirement from coaching.

The 67-year-old Beilein released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying he was retiring from coaching “effective immediately.”

Beilein had been rumored to be a candidate for the vacant head coaching job with the Cleveland Cavaliers

Beilein compiled a 254-176 record in 12 seasons at Michigan. He also had stops at West Virginia Richmond and Erie Community College

Beilein’s legacy

After 12 seasons at the helm of the Michigan Wolverines Basketball Program John Beilein announced his retirement from coaching on Monday.

Under Beilein, the Wolverines compiled a 278-150 record, made nine NCAA tournament appearances and reached the Final Four in 2013. He also won two Big Ten regular season titles and two Big Ten tournament championships.

Beilein’s retirements comes as a surprise to many, as he had just signed a contract extension through the 2022-23 season last month. However, in a statement released by the school, Beilein said that it was the right time for him to step away from coaching.

“It has been my great honor to serve as the Head Coach of the University of Michigan men’s Basketball Program for the past 12 years,” Beilein said. “I have been truly blessed to work with so many wonderful people in an incredible university community, and I will be forever grateful for their support and friendship.”

Beilein’s legacy at Michigan will undoubtedly be one of success and longevity. He is one of only four coaches in program history to win more than 200 games and his nine NCAA Tournament appearances are tied for the most in school history.

Beilein is also one of only three coaches in Michigan history to win multiple conference championships (regular season and tournament), joining Bill Frieder and Steve Fisher.

The search for a new coach

John Beilein’s retirement from Michigan after 12 seasons leaves the Wolverines with a big hole to fill. Beilein compiled a 278-150 record at Michigan, leading the Wolverines to nine NCAA tournaments, five Sweet Sixteens, four Big Ten regular-season titles, two Big Ten Tournament titles and one national title game appearance.

While Beilein did not win a National Championship at Michigan, he is widely respected as one of the best coaches in college basketball His replacement will have big shoes to fill.

There is no clear-cut favorite to replace Beilein at Michigan, but here are some of the names that have been mentioned as possible candidates:

**Chris Beard** – Beard just led Texas Tech to its first ever Final Four appearance. He has also been mentioned as a candidate for the open job at UCLA.

**Jay Wright** – Wright has won two National Championships at Villanova and is considered one of the top coaches in college basketball He would be a coup for Michigan if they could get him.

**Juwan Howard** – Howard is a former Michigan player and Assistant Coach who is currently an assistant coach with the Miami Heat He would be a popular choice with Michigan fans if he were to get the job.

We will have to wait and see who Michigan ends up hiring as their next head basketball coach but it will be interesting to see who they choose to replace John Beilein.

Michigan baseball’s future

John Beilein, who has helmed the Michigan baseball program since 2008, announced his retirement from coaching on Tuesday morning.

Beilein’s impact on the program was immediate, as he led the Wolverines to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 2009. He would go on to take Michigan to the postseason in five of his nine seasons at the helm, including four trips to the NCAA tournament Beilein finishes his career with a Michigan baseball best 309-225-1 (.579) record. He is also the program’s all-time leader in wins.

“Coach Beilein has been an incredible asset to the Michigan Baseball Program ” said athletic director Warde Manuel in a press release. “His passion for teaching and developing young men both on and off the field is evident in everything he does.”

“I am grateful for everything coach Beilein has done for our program,” said head coach Erik Bakich in a press release. “He has left a lasting impact on Michigan Baseball that will be felt for years to come.”

John Beilein’s impact

In his 12 seasons as Michigan’s baseball coach John Beilein won more than 1,000 games and led the Wolverines to the College World Series four times. He also coached the U.S. national team to a gold medal in the 2013 World Baseball Classic

Beilein announced his retirement from coaching on Tuesday, saying he was stepping down to “pursue other opportunities.”

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the head Baseball Coach at the University of Michigan ” Beilein said in a statement. “I want to thank all of the players, coaches, staff and administrators who have been a part of my career.”

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said Beilein’s “impact on our student-athletes goes well beyond his years of service.”

“He developed young men of character and helped them grow into successful adults,” Manuel said. “We are forever grateful for his dedication to Michigan baseball ”

The Beilein family

John Beilein announced his retirement from coaching on Monday, effective immediately. Beilein, 67, coached the Michigan Wolverines for 12 seasons, compiling a 258-143 record and leading the team to nine NCAA tournament appearances, including two Final Fours.

“This is a very difficult day for me and my family,” Beilein said in a statement. “I have given my all to this program for the past 12 years and I am grateful for the opportunities that have been afforded to me and my family.”

Beilein is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathleen; their four children, Patrick, Andrew, Brendan and Shannon; and eight grandchildren.

What’s next for John Beilein?

John Beilein has announced his retirement from coaching, effective immediately.

Beilein, 67, steps down after 12 seasons at Michigan, where he compiled a 278-150 record and led the Wolverines to nine NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Final Fours.

“It has been my great honor and privilege to serve as the Head Coach of the University of Michigan men’s basketball team for the past 12 years,” Beilein said in a statement. “I am grateful for the opportunity that Athletic Director Warde Manuel and President Mark Schlissel gave me to lead this program, and for their continued support.”

“I love our players, whom I consider to be like family, and I will miss them dearly,” Beilein added. “I am also indebted to the assistant coaches who have served on my staff; they are outstanding teachers of the game and wonderful people. Finally, I want to express my deep appreciation to Michigan’s incredible fans. It has been a privilege to represent you.”

Beilein’s retirement comes as a surprise; he had signed a contract extension through the 2022-23 season just last month. But sources close to the situation said Beilein had been weighing his future in recent weeks and decided that now was the time to step away.

Beilein’s replacement will be tasked with taking over a Michigan team that is coming off a disappointing 18-19 season in which it went just 20-14 and failed to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015.

John Beilein’s time at Michigan

John Beilein, who led the Michigan Wolverines to two Final Fours, has announced his retirement from coaching.

Beilein, 67, spent 12 seasons at Michigan, compiling a record of 278-150. His teams made the NCAA tournament nine times, including six straight appearances from 2012 to 2017. The Wolverines reached the Final Four in 2013 and 2018.

Beilein began his coaching career at Erie Community College in 1975. He also coached at Nazareth College, Le Moyne College Canisius College and Richmond before taking over at Michigan in 2007.

“It has been my great honor to serve the University of Michigan for the past 12 years,” Beilein said in a statement. “I will forever be grateful to our student-athletes, coaches and staff for their dedication and commitment to our program.”

Beilein’s retirement comes just days after he was hired as the Head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers He reportedly had a five-year deal with the Cavaliers worth $17.5 million.

The Beilein era

John Beilein coached the Michigan Wolverines for 12 seasons, from 2007 to 2019. During that time, he compiled a record of 278-150, won 2 Big Ten Regular Season titles, made 9 NCAA Tournament appearances, and reached the National Championship game in 2013. He is the winningest coach in Michigan history.

Beilein announced his retirement from coaching on Monday, May 13th, 2019. In a statement released by the university, Beilein said: “It has been my great honor to serve the University of Michigan over these past 12 years. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of young men and women.”

The search for a new head coach is underway.

John Beilein’s retirement

John Beilein, who led the Michigan Wolverines to the National Championship game in 2013 and 2018, announced his retirement from coaching on Monday. Beilein, 67, ends his coaching career with a record of 903-487, which includes 27 years at the Division 1 level.

“This is a very difficult day for me and my family. After much thought and prayer, I have decided to retire from coaching College Basketball ” Beilein said in a statement released by the school. “I love this game and have been fortunate enough to coach it for 41 years at every level.”

Beilein is Michigan’s all-time winningest coach, having led the Wolverines to a record of 278-150 in his 12 seasons at the helm. He also guided Michigan to nine NCAA Tournament appearances, including seven in a row from 2012-2018. The Wolverines also won six Big Ten regular season titles and two Big Ten Tournament championships under Beilein.