“If you’re not doing something, then what are you doing?” That question has guided Sean Binckes ’12 from the hallways of Xaverian to the sidelines of the NFL and now back to college football, shaping him into the coach, husband, and father he is today.

Sean’s journey wasn’t a straight line. After a strong college career, his NFL dreams stalled. But a former teammate opened a door: a strength coach position at Nassau Community College. There, Sean discovered the joy of helping athletes grow. “I started to understand what the game had given me—and I knew I wanted to give that to others,” he says.

He spent four years at Nassau before joining Florida International University as a graduate assistant under legendary coach Butch Davis. Challenges came fast; sleeping in the stadium his first year, navigating staff changes, but Sean’s dedication never wavered. He advanced to running back coach, before joining Temple University, where he balanced coaching responsibilities with graduate studies.

In 2023, a call from a former colleague changed everything. He received a job as a Graduate Assistant at Ohio State. At Ohio State, Sean experienced elite-level coaching: won a national championship and learned from top coaches. Soon after, life shifted again. He got engaged, married, and welcomed his daughter, Julianna, just as he joined the Las Vegas Raiders under Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly’s mentorship. During the 2025 season, Sean worked as an offensive assistant with the Raiders, focusing on tight ends.

In 2026, Sean returned to the college game, joining the University of South Florida as its tight ends coach. He reunited with several coaches from his Ohio State experience, including head coach Brian Hartline, and now brings his NFL experience to the Bulls.

Through it all, Sean credits Xaverian for his foundation. “The values, the brotherhood, the character—it all started there,” he says. “No matter where you go, the foundation stays with you. Xaverian taught me how to lead, adapt, and support others.”

To students, his advice is clear: “Get involved. Don’t just come and go. Use every resource. If you’re not doing something, then what are you doing?”

From Brooklyn to the NFL to a full-time position as a college coach, Sean’s story proves that while the tides may shift, Clippers never lose their course.