![]() VanBecelaere earned his degree in Exercise Science at the University of Kansas. Now thanks to Jim Johnson, and the rest of the Pittsburg State family, I have the opportunity to give back to the community that gave so much to me. ![]() "Pittsburg State Athletics was a part of my life at a very young age and provided a vision of what career path I wanted to chase. "There is nothing more exciting than pursuing my passion with a career in my hometown," VanBecelaere said. He worked with the Jayhawks until May 2013 when he became the Director of Sports Performance at Santa Clara University until September 2016, overseeing the school's 20 NCAA Division I sports programs. VanBecelaere's diverse professional career began as an Intern Coach for Men's Basketball at the University of Kansas in August 2011. ![]() He also served as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association from September 2016 to September 2018. "In the new world of intercollegiate athletics relative to the transfer portal, NIL, and other challenges, our efforts in mental and physical wellness are a direct link to attracting and, more importantly, retaining student-athletes who compete academically and athletically at the highest level."Ī Pittsburg native, VanBecelaere joins the Gorillas staff after serving as the Director of Men's Basketball Strength & Conditioning for the University of Oregon the past four years. "Evan's experience speaks for itself, but it should not be lost on anyone that to attract someone with Evan's expertise and knowledge shines a spotlight on what we plan to do moving forward to provide the best resources and services we can to student-athletes in the areas of strength and agility development, nutrition, injury prevention and injury rehabilitation, among other priorities. Evan joining us is a compelling example of our commitment to, and our investment in, the health and wellness of our student-athletes. "This is not only a significant addition to athletics but to the University and the Pittsburg community. "We are thrilled to have Evan and his family join Gorilla Athletics," Johnson said. He also will oversee the operations and staff of the Promaxima Strength & Conditioning Center. VanBecelaere will administer all aspects of student-athlete mental and physical wellness including strength training, nutrition, injury prevention and rehabilitation. PITTSBURG - Pittsburg State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jim Johnson announced today (June 21) that Evan VanBecelaere has been hired as the Head Coach of Student-Athlete Performance for Gorilla Athletics.
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