Experienced Coach and Educator, Austin Beidelman, Named Leader of ACCHS Boys Basketball Program

Allentown Central Catholic High School is proud to announce the appointment of Austin Beidelman as the new Head Coach of the Vikings Boys Basketball program.

Coach Beidelman brings an impressive blend of coaching success, teaching experience, player development expertise, and a passion for mentoring young people. He joins Allentown Central Catholic after helping build one of Pennsylvania's premier high school basketball programs at Parkland High School and arrives with a vision centered on developing student-athletes both on and off the court.

Most recently, Beidelman served as Head Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach at Parkland High School, where he played a key role in all aspects of the program, including offensive development, scouting, game preparation, film analysis, and player development. During his coaching tenure at Parkland, the Trojans captured two Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Championships, five consecutive District XI Championships, earned a 2024 PIAA Class 6A State Runner-Up finish, and advanced to four consecutive PIAA Elite Eight appearances from 2023 through 2026.

Prior to his varsity role, Coach Beidelman served as Head JV Coach, Freshman Coach, and Varsity Assistant Coach, helping build a strong player development pipeline throughout the program. Since 2019, he has also served as a Head AAU Coach with Lehigh Valley Basketball School, where he has worked with some of the region's top young players.

Throughout his coaching career, Beidelman has helped develop numerous student-athletes who have continued their basketball careers at NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions. His approach emphasizes leadership, discipline, basketball IQ, teamwork, and character development.

"Austin's passion for mentoring young people, his extensive coaching experience, and his commitment to building a positive program culture make him an outstanding choice to lead Viking Basketball," said Diane Young, Principal of Allentown Central Catholic High School. "We are excited to welcome him to our school community and look forward to the impact he will have on our student-athletes."

In addition to his coaching accomplishments, Beidelman is a dedicated educator. He has served as a 4th Grade Teacher at Cetronia Elementary School in the Parkland School District since 2017, where he is known for creating engaging learning environments that foster accountability, leadership, and personal growth. He recently earned a Master of Science in Effective Teaching in Education from Wilkes University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Kutztown University.

Beidelman's understanding of the student-athlete experience is rooted in his own accomplished playing career. A three-year varsity starter at Parkland High School, he was a two-time All-League selection, two-time All-Area selection, VIA All-Star, and scored 968 career points. He helped lead Parkland to multiple district and state tournament appearances before continuing his basketball career at Kutztown University on an NCAA Division II athletic scholarship.

At Kutztown, Beidelman was a four-year starter, two-year team captain, two-time Lehigh Valley Scholar-Athlete, and helped lead the program to two NCAA Division II Tournament appearances. He finished his collegiate career with more than 900 points scoredand ranks fifth all-time in career assists in program history.

As he begins leading the Vikings program, Beidelman is committed to creating a culture rooted in confidence, accountability, teamwork, and selflessness.

"I am very excited to join Allentown Central Catholic," said Beidelman. "I am excited to coach and lead student-athletes at ACCHS. I cannot wait to work with players and build up the program at a school like this. I am honored to be the next boys basketball coach."

Beidelman believes that successful basketball programs are built through strong relationships, disciplined habits, and a genuine love for the game. His vision for Viking Basketball focuses on developing young men of character while fostering a competitive environment that reflects the values of Allentown Central Catholic High School.

The Allentown Central Catholic community looks forward to welcoming Coach Beidelman and beginning an exciting new chapter for Vikings Boys Basketball.

Media Contact

Diane Young, Principal

Allentown Central Catholic High School

Email: dyoung@acchs.info