Story courtesy of Delaware Valley Athletics

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – Delaware Valley University is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Lammer as the new Director of Wrestling Operations, announced by Director of Athletics David Duda on Thursday, April 10^th, 2025.

Lammer joins Delaware Valley University after serving as the Associate Head Wrestling Coach at Alvernia University in Reading, PA, where he has been a key figure in the program since its inception in July 2019. During his tenure at Alvernia, he played a crucial role in the training and development of student-athletes, overseeing wrestling skills instruction, character building, academic progress, and equipment management. His leadership helped create a supportive and safe environment for student-athletes both on and off the mat.

A skilled recruiter, Lammer has been instrumental in bringing top talent to Alvernia, helping athletes continue their education while excelling in their wrestling careers. He has also played a significant role in directing wrestling tournaments and camps on campus as a key fundraising strategy, as well as assisting in running wrestling mat clubs to further recruitment and fundraising efforts.

Lammer's coaching accomplishments include mentoring Matthew Lackman, a four-time All-American and the 2025 NCAA Division III Champion. Lackman also earned recognition as the 2021-22 MAC Rookie of the Year and was named the MAC Wrestler of the Year for three consecutive seasons (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25). Under Lammer's guidance, Alvernia produced six MAC Champions and 15 additional top-three placers at the conference tournament.

"Michael had a deep appreciation for our rich tradition in Wrestling at Delaware Valley, and was able to quickly articulate his vision for both the short and long-term success of the Men's and Women's programs," said Duda. "He has a track record of success recruiting and competing within our conference and region, and we look forward to what he will be able to accomplish directing the Wrestling Program at Delaware Valley."

Beyond his collegiate coaching career, Lammer has been an active coach at the Steel Mat Wrestling Club, where he has worked with athletes of various ages and skill levels. His dedication to wrestling extends back to his own collegiate career at Elizabethtown College, where he served as team captain during the 2015-16 season before graduating in December 2016 with a degree in sociology-anthropology.

"I am incredibly grateful for all those who participated in the interview process and are trusting me to lead DelVal into the next era of success," said Lammer. "I want to thank David Duda for his dedication to DelVal and his commitment to the wrestling programs. During the interview process I was amazed by the beautiful campus and in learning about everything that makes DelVal unique. The close-knit environment that encourages and supports student-athletes was exactly what I was looking for, and it excites me to work at a university that lines up with my approach to coaching. I am committed to mentoring these young men and women holistically in all walks of life. Being trusted to add to the already storied history of DelVal is an incredible privilege, and I can't wait to hit the ground running."