One of the top players in the history of Ball State men’s volleyball has passed away.
Chris Beerman, 53, succumbed during the weekend to his battle with the coronavirus.
Beerman as a four-year starting outside attacker from 1987-90 was twice named an All-American one of five Cardinals to ever earn All-American honors in multiple seasons. In addition, he helped lead Ball State to three consecutive MIVA championships and three NCAA Tournament semifinal appearances.
The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native concluded his college career setting program records in offensive and defensive categories.
Beerman broke the Ball State record for career kills by more than 500 kills and finished with 1,777 kills, which more than 30 years later is still in the top five in program history. He also held the record for career digs with 1,047 before All-American libero Ian Peckler broke the record in 2008.
He invested in me from the beginning : Lexington United Director and Coach remembered by team
and last updated 2021-01-25 18:44:56-05
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â The Lexington United Volleyball Club community mourns after founder and director Chris Beerman lost his nearly month-long battle with COVID-19 over the weekend.
Lexington United has about 230 current athletes who compete nationally. Chris Beerman and his wife Mary Beth started the club about a decade ago, coaching thousands of playersâhundreds to the collegiate level.
Monday afternoon at Lexington United practices, players received a sheet of paper that reads CB Play for him. Each player will get a piece of paper that they will write what they will do every time they enter the gym or compete in a match to honor Chris, Club Coach Jenni Morgan explained. Chris was a fierce competitor, and they will continue to play for him now and in the future.
Lexington community shows support for volleyball coach hospitalized with COVID-19
and last updated 2021-01-19 15:33:37-05
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â An outpouring of support has been rolling in for a Lexington volleyball coach as he battles the coronavirus.
People from across the country have been reaching out since Chris Beerman, Director of Lexington United Volleyball, was hospitalized with COVID-19 about two weeks ago. Chris is just a huge influencer in the world of volleyball, not just here in Lexington, family friend Jennifer Morgan said.
And the people who have called want to know how they can help. The only thing I could literally tell them to do was just pray, you know, keep the family in their thoughts and prayers and to send as many positive vibes as you could towards Chris, Morgan said.