Mike Becker Inducted to FIU Athletics Hall of Fame

As coach, he led more than 15 Division I/II All-Americans and four Olympians. His squads won seven conference championships, four on the men’s side and three on the women’s side. The Deer Park, New York native earned seven Coach of the Year awards in 11 seasons as head coach.

Can’t tell our story without Mike Becker 💯

Honored to have him as part of our 2026 FIU Athletics Hall of Fame class pic.twitter.com/suiFKZk0oK

— FIU Athletics (@FIUAthletics) September 17, 2026

Biography

Mike Becker graduated from Princeton University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology. From 1981 to 1987, he began his teaching career in math and also coached cross country/track and field at Palmer Trinity School. He taught most math classes there and launched the school’s first Advanced Placement course (AP Calculus). Becker also served as the Assistant Dean of Students amongst other administrative roles. He earned his Master’s in Mathematics Teacher Education degree at FIU in 1989.

Becker currently is an educator at Ransom Everglades School, a position he has held since 2006. Becker teaches mathematics and has coached track and field at the college preparatory. His subjects range from Algebra I thru AP Statistics. He’s the faculty sponsor for Support Our Soldiers, which serves aid to veterans. Becker has also developed other student programs such as a competitive academic team. In 2023, he was welcomed into the RE Athletic Hall of Fame.

He stepped down from coaching in the spring of 2023 but has left a legacy at Ransom Everglades. Becker led his student-athletes to 18 straight district titles, missing out only during the COVID-shortened 2020 season. He has led them to district championships, as well as regional and state appearances. Mike Becker recently released a book, Coaching My Own Way, this past April 1st.

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