NJCAA Insider - September 2017

Brian Beck - NJCAA Chief Operations Officer

Brian Beck joined the NJCAA National Office in 2008 and is currently the Chief Operations Officer for Compliance, Eligibility and Logistics. His NJCAA experience totals 23 years as an athletic administrator and coach. 

Prior to his arrival at the national office, Beck led the softball program at Hagerstown Community College (MD) from 1997-03 while also serving as an assistant athletic director. In 2002 he was named athletic director at Hagerstown, leading a program of 14 sports and also hosting the NJCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship. In addition, he served a short stint as the Region 20 Men’s Assistant Director and was the President of the Softball Coaches Association for the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference. 

In 2006 he moved on to Rowan College at Gloucester (NJ), serving as assistant athletic director while also dedicating his time to the Garden State Athletic Conference as its vice president and president. 

Beck is a 1987 graduate of James Madison University with a degree in sports management. During his time at JMU he was a member of the Dukes’ football and track and field teams.

What is the most rewarding part of your job with the NJCAA and why?

Seeing student-athletes and other individuals grow. Regardless if you are a first season student-athlete or a first year AD or Region Director, the growth which occurs during their years in the NJCAA is great to see.

Why do you recommend NJCAA schools to potential student-athletes?

The NJCAA is so diverse, there is a place for everyone.  If an individual wants to participate in intercollegiate athletics there is a place for them somewhere in the NJCAA.

What excites you the most about the NJCAA and why?

OPPORTUNITY!  The NJCAA offers opportunities to student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, administrators, etc. The NJCAA is a great place to start a career or to make a career. 

What is your favorite sport?

I love all sports.  College football is at the top of the list with baseball a very close second.

NJCAA CEO / Executive Director Chris Parker on Brian Beck:

"Brian has been a steady source of knowledge and commitment to the NJCAA.  I value all of his experience and appreciate him stepping into the internal COO role to continue to help our organization continue on its course of success."