TJ Dekmar has spent the last decade as the head men's basketball coach at Division II Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Delaware. The 2025-26 season for the Lightning was one to remember as Dekmar led his team to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. Prior to taking over as the head coach at Goldey-Beacom, Dekmar served one year as an assistant with the Lightning and he also spent time as an assistant coach at Division III Delaware Valley University
In Episode #293 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Dekmar in studio to talk about his career. They talk about this year's NCAA Tournament experience, look back at his playing days, discuss his road to Goldey-Beacom and much more.
"1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.


May 13, 2026



