John Beam

John Beam

coach United States

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.

Born on Jan 01, 1957 (68 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
171,666
Power
10,891$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 9.00 0.05% +10% 331,002,651 171,666 $21,000,000 10,891$
Totals 1 331,002,651 171,666 $21,000,000 10,891$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: 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. 9

CNN: John Beam shooting: Cedric Irving Jr. charged with murder of Oakland football coach

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Beam, a former American football coach featured in Netflix series Last Chance U, has died after being shot. 9

BBC: US coach featured on Netflix series dies after on-campus shooting

United States United States: 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. 9

CNN: John Beam: Beloved former football coach featured in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’ dies after shooting at Laney College in Oakland

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Beam, a former American football coach, was shot at Laney College where he served as the athletic director. 5

BBC: John Beam, US football coach featured in Netflix series, shot at Laney College