Aug. 22, 2006
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Anthony Coleman, a two-time NCAA Tournament qualifier during his career at
"We are very excited to add Anthony to our staff because he excelled both on the mat and in the classroom as a CSU starter," Effner said. "His accomplishments were because of hard work, and as a coach, he will be able to pass along those traits to our wrestlers."
Coleman concluded his Viking career with an 87-59 record and was a three-time recipient of the CSU Athletic Academic Excellence Award.
He made his Viking wrestling debut a memorable one, earning CSU's Most Outstanding Wrestler Award as a redshirt freshman in 2001 after posting a team-high 25 wins. As a junior in the 149-pound weight class, he grappled to a 28-12 record and his first NCAA berth. He returned to the national tournament his senior year at 141 and posted one win, finishing his the season with a 21-14 record.
Coleman returns to the Vikings after coaching the 2005-06 season at
"I'm really excited to return to my alma mater and help coach this talented team," Coleman said. "I have learned so much from Coach Effner and I feel very fortunate for the opportunity to coach with him."
Coleman, 26, graduated in 2004 with a communications degree and will pursue a master's degree in sports management at CSU.