First-year Illini football coach Tim Beckman has been doing his best to win over fans of the orange and blue since he was hired in December. After months of build up, the Illini will be taking the field in a month; fans will have their first chance to check out Beckman’s 2012 Illini squad when Camp Rantoul opens Aug. 6 (today!). The Illini will
Illini coach Tim Beckman and his family. From left to right: Tyler, Kim, Tim, Lindsey and Alex. Photo courtesy of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
hold eight practices there from Aug. 6-12; all practices held at Camp Rantoul will be open to the public (practices at Memorial Stadium will be closed). The complete schedule of practices is available online. Beckman and his wife, Kim, have three children: Tyler (20), Lindsay (18), and Alex (14). Tyler is a sophomore quarterback at the University of Findlay, Lindsay is a freshman at Toledo while Alex is at Urbana High School.
See why we think Tim Beckman is a Chambana Dad to Know.
Q: How have you and your family adjusted to life in Champaign-Urbana?
It has been awesome! People and community are extremely friendly.
Q: We have all heard about your wife’s legendary lasagna. Any chance she will share the recipe with us?
Yes, her lasagna is the best, it is made with a lot of love.
Q: You talk a lot about how your football team is like a family. How are you instilling that environment at Illinois?
Treat them like they’re my children, invite them to our home, etc. Do things as a whole group (family).
Q: Your father was a football coach as well. What is the most important lesson he taught you?
Every lesson that I use in football has something to do with experience of being a coach’s son.
Q: What is your favorite part of fatherhood?
Seeing your children succeed in life’s challenges.
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