John Beam
John Beam is a former American football coach and the current athletic director at Laney College, who gained fame for his role in the Netflix series 'Last Chance U.' Over his four-decade coaching career, he has mentored numerous players, many of whom have advanced to professional football or Division 1 teams. Beam is known for his commitment to not only developing athletic talent but also preparing players for life beyond sports. He was recently in the news after being shot at Laney College, prompting a police investigation into the incident.
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John Beam was a celebrated former football coach who died after being shot in the head on the junior college campus in Oakland where he worked.
John Beam shooting: Cedric Irving Jr. charged with murder of Oakland football coach
United States· 2025-11-18
John Beam, a former American football coach featured in Netflix series Last Chance U, has died after being shot.
US coach featured on Netflix series dies after on-campus shooting
United Kingdom· 2025-11-14
John Beam was a beloved former football coach featured in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’ who died after being shot at Laney College in Oakland.
John Beam: Beloved former football coach featured in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’ dies after shooting at Laney College in OaklandUnited States· 2025-11-14
John Beam, a former American football coach, was shot at Laney College where he served as the athletic director.
John Beam, US football coach featured in Netflix series, shot at Laney CollegeUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-14