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Longtime Springfield Assistant Lands LLCC's Top Hoops Job
Ben Kramer promoted to head coach of Lincoln Land Community College's men's basketball team after 15 years as an assistant
Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:54am
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A cubist interpretation of the energy and movement of a basketball game, reflecting the promotion of a longtime local coach to a top position.Springfield TodaySpringfield native Ben Kramer has been promoted to head coach of Lincoln Land Community College's men's basketball team after 15 years as an assistant. Kramer also works at Springfield High School as a football coach, advisor, and instructional leader, deepening his ties to local students and District 186.
Why it matters
Kramer's promotion highlights the importance of developing local talent and providing opportunities for community members to advance their careers within the Springfield area. His dual roles at LLCC and Springfield High School also demonstrate the interconnectedness of the local education system and the value of investing in homegrown leaders.
The details
Ben Kramer has been named the new head coach of the Lincoln Land Community College men's basketball team after serving as an assistant for the past 15 years. In addition to his coaching duties at LLCC, Kramer also works at Springfield High School as a football coach, advisor, and instructional leader, further strengthening his ties to the local community and student population.
- Kramer has been an assistant coach at LLCC for the past 15 years.
- Kramer was promoted to head coach in April 2026.
The players
Ben Kramer
A Springfield native who has been promoted to head coach of the Lincoln Land Community College men's basketball team after serving as an assistant for the past 15 years. Kramer also works at Springfield High School as a football coach, advisor, and instructional leader.
Lincoln Land Community College
A community college located in Springfield, Illinois that has a men's basketball team.
Springfield High School
A high school in Springfield, Illinois where Ben Kramer works as a football coach, advisor, and instructional leader.
The takeaway
Ben Kramer's journey from assistant coach to head coach at Lincoln Land Community College demonstrates the value of investing in and nurturing local talent within the Springfield community. His dual roles at LLCC and Springfield High School also underscore the interconnectedness of the local education system and the importance of empowering homegrown leaders to shape the future of the city.
