Behan Strong

Join our movement to raise funds and awareness for Bucknell Alum and former SJC DC boys bball head coach Pat Behan (@CoachBehanSJC) in his fight against ALS

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

"I'll never give up. Just how I'm wired. I may be crazy but that's just how it is." - @CoachBehanSJC

Over the weekend, @CBSSportsCBB aired an inspiring story about Pat's involvement with @Bucknell_MBB , his friendship with @JohnGriffinIII , and his coaching journey while battling ALS.

# BehanStrong

[Coach Griffin @JohnGriffinIII]

Every day, @CoachBehanSJC reminds us what courage, resilience, gratitude, and perspective truly look like.
Pat is an outstanding basketball coach and one of the fiercest competitors I know. He is relentlessly committed to helping @Bucknell_MBB improve and grow every day. But his greatest strengths have nothing to do with basketball. They are found in the way he loves others, supports his teammates, and continues to fight with unwavering determination. His wife, Nataly, is one of the toughest, most loving people I have ever met, and together they continue to inspire so many of us.
In a profession that often focuses on results and the next challenge, Pat reminds us that perspective is a gift. ALS is an unfair opponent, but he continues to meet it with strength and courage. His journey is bigger than basketball—it is a powerful reminder of what it means to keep moving forward, keep believing, and keep fighting when faced with life's toughest challenges.
A special thank you to @CBSSports and congratulations to the team behind this #SportsEmmys Award for Outstanding Sports Feature: Short Form. This recognition is deserved, but more importantly, the story has allowed so many people to see who Pat truly is—an assistant coach, teammate, husband, friend, and relentless fighter. By sharing his journey, they have brought awareness to ALS and inspired countless people across the country.
We love Pat. My teammate, my colleague, my brother—keep punching.
Our entire @Bucknell_Bison family stands behind Pat and the Behan family. Please continue to share Pat's story and support his fight. Visit https://t.co/Vh8GMkZlNb to learn more and find ways to help.
We are Behan Strong. 💙💛 #BehanStrong

[Bucknell MBasketball @Bucknell_MBB]

❤️❤️ #BehanStrong

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

A very special moment. ❤️

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

So special! @CoachBehanSJC

#BehanStrong #ALSAwarenessMonth

[Sports Emmys @sportsemmys]

The #SportsEmmys Award for Outstanding Sports Feature: Short Form goes to Behan Strong @BehanStrong | NCAA March Madness (@cbssports).

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

#BehanStrong #ALSAwarenessMonth

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

We’re honored to share that the @CBSSports feature on @CoachBehanSJC’s unique role with @Bucknell_MBB and his friendship with @JohnGriffinIII while battling ALS has been nominated for a Sports Emmy Award.

Thank you to CBS and everyone who helped tell Pat’s story. 💙 #BehanStrong

[The Emmys @TheEmmys]

The #SportsEmmys Nominees for Sports Feature – Short Form are:
- All Heart (@foxsports)
- @BehanStrong (@cbssports)
- Faces Forever Young (@NBCSports @peacock)
- Just Getting Started (@foxsports)
- Luckie (@espn)
- RJ (@foxsports)
- A World Away (@espn)

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

@CoachBehanSJC ❤️

[The Emmys @TheEmmys]

The #SportsEmmys Nominees for Sports Feature – Short Form are:
- All Heart (@foxsports)
- @BehanStrong (@cbssports)
- Faces Forever Young (@NBCSports @peacock)
- Just Getting Started (@foxsports)
- Luckie (@espn)
- RJ (@foxsports)
- A World Away (@espn)

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

Opening Day ⚾️

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

We are excited to see that @AdamKilgoreWP and @CandaceDBuckner are joining The Atlantic to cover DC sports. They are incredible sports writers who helped spread ALS awareness and share @CoachBehanSJC’s story during their time at The Washington Post.

We’re so grateful for the way they used their platforms to make a difference and so happy they’ll continue doing what they love.

Link to their articles:

https://t.co/6DDIAqUClU

https://t.co/lYqhmZ4uT0

[NYTimes Communications @NYTimesPR]

We're excited to welcome six new colleagues to @TheAthletic to help us provide fans in Washington, D.C. with unparalleled coverage of the teams and sports they love. https://t.co/dabgwu8zkK

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

Pat remains in the hospital, but he's stable and continuing to recover. He hadn't been able to communicate since Sunday, but yesterday he began to make real progress. He's feeling better and is back on his Tobii, it's good to hear his voice again. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to visit him at the hospital. 🧡 #BehanStrong

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

Thank You, @CoachJayWright!

[Jay Wright @CoachJayWright]

Prayers for Pat ! The strength of @WCACSports !! Respect for their coaches ! @BehanStrong

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

Thank you, Alex, for visiting Pat! Alex is the producer behind Nothing Else Matters on @espn, the story that captured Pat's final season at @SJCBoysHoops while battling ALS. Thank you for helping share his strength and his story with the world.
Link to watch: https://t.co/G7mgSuYJ2b

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

Pat is currently in the hospital battling another infection, unable to attend the #WCAC finals, but thanks to @oconnor_pat and Coach Farello, the finals came to him.
Thank you, Coaches, for showing up for Pat on such an important day for both of you. ❤️
#BasketballFamily #BehanStrong

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

Thank you @PeteThamel for visiting Pat and for always being there for him! ❤️

[Pete Thamel @PeteThamel]

Spent the morning with the fearless and peerless @coachbehansjc, who is assisting @Bucknell_MBB while fighting ALS through @behanstrong. He’s fired up for @sjcboyshoops in @wcacsports tournament this weekend. And helping get @JohnGriffinIII and the boys ready for March.

[Capitol Hoops @CapitolHoops]

Coach Farello with the shout out to Pat Behan before tonight's PVI - SJC game.

@BehanStrong
@CoachBehanSJC

[Jay Wright @CoachJayWright]

After the buzzer beater !! The beauty of sports and lifetime teammates !! @BehanStrong @JohnGriffinIII @Bucknell_MBB

[Behan Strong @BehanStrong]

@CandaceDBuckner We are sorry to hear this, Candance. Thank you for sharing @CoachBehanSJC’s story. You are amazing. ❤️

[Coach Griffin @JohnGriffinIII]

Thank you Pete! You’re a great friend to Pat! Tonight, our #24 Achile Spadone represented Pat who also wore #24 when he was a bison. Pats fight against ALS is inspirational but make not mistake about, @CoachBehanSJC is one heck of a ball coach.

[Coach Griffin @JohnGriffinIII]

Game plan and staff meeting with @CoachBehanSJC ! ALS is horrific, but @BehanStrong is as ferocious of a competitor as there is! His game plan thoughts are so spot on!

[Pete Thamel @PeteThamel]

Love this from @JohnGriffinIII repping @BehanStrong and shouting out @CoachBehanSJC. Well done, coach.