John Becker

John Becker began teaching and coaching at Belleville High School in 1964. He coached football in Belleville for 28 years. In that time, he amassed a record of 144-105-9. His teams won six State Line League championships and achieved three undefeated seasons. Coach Becker always put his team first and gave the credit to his players. One of his former players remarked, “He taught us the values of self-discipline, teamwork, attention to detail, poise under pressure, and ‘practice makes perfect.’” He taught in the district for 33 years at the elementary school and high school in Physical Education and History. He also served as the varsity basketball coach and assistant baseball coach. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1994. Mr. Becker retired from the School District of Belleville in 1997.