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Robert Becker is currently in his second year as a member of the Flames' wrestling coaching staff and serves as a graduate assistant coach.
During his first year with the program, Becker played a vital part in helping reestablish Liberty’s wrestling program following a 12-year hiatus. During its first season back on the mats since 1994, Becker helped guide four wrestlers to the NCAA National Wrestling Championship and Liberty to a team championship at the NCAA East Regional.
"I have known Robert for 10 years now,” commented head coach Jesse Castro. “I know of few individuals who are so dedicated. He truly is a student of the sport."
Becker, a native of Mickleton, N.J., came to Liberty after wrapping up a successful, four-year career with George Mason in 2004.
His 109-37 career record places fifth all-time in the program’s history. During his senior season, Becker compiled a 26-9 overall record, wrestling at 141 pounds, while going undefeated in total dual (7-0) and CAA dual (4-0) matches.
He was ranked in the Top 20 nationally during his entire senior season in both the Intermat and Amateur Wrestling News polls.
Becker was a three-time team captain at George Mason and was named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association Academic All-American team in 2004. The 141-pound wrestler twice qualified for the national tournament and was a champion at the Las Vegas Invitational in 2003.
Castro is quite familiar with the Becker family as he coached Robert’s brother Brandon, a two-time All-American at Indiana, during his high school career.
"The Becker family has been a special friendship for my family and me,” added Castro. “Having Robert come to Lynchburg will be a great opportunity for our program as he brings his competitive experience as well as coaching experience."
Becker is active in his hometown community as he founded “Team Excel,” a prominent wrestling club in southern New Jersey dedicated to helping train high school student-athletes in the sport.
Prior to coming to Liberty, Becker worked for Independence Planning Group, a financial planning firm based out of Blue Bell, Pa., under former Liberty wrestling graduate, Bill Scanlon (1989). Becker is working toward a master’s degree in business administration in Liberty's graduate program.
