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Greg Bearer

Greg Bearer brings a strong mix of on-court experience, player development expertise, and coaching versatility to the Hilltop. A native of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Bearer played his collegiate basketball at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), where he suited up for one of the top programs in NCAA Division II. During his senior year in 2018-19, he started all 25 games for the Crimson Hawks and was known for his leadership, steady presence in the backcourt, and basketball IQ.

After graduating, Bearer quickly transitioned into the coaching world. He began his career at DME Sports Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida, one of the premier prep and player development programs in the country. There, Bearer served as an assistant coach for the high school national team and also led DME's White Team, developing training plans and overseeing workouts for a large group of aspiring student-athletes. His time at DME gave him the opportunity to work closely with players at varying stages of their development, instilling in him a deep understanding of how to teach the game and prepare athletes for the next level.

Bearer continued to climb the coaching ladder, joining the staff at Coker University as an assistant coach—working under then-head coach Mike Lamberti, who now leads the Hilltoppers. The pair built a strong professional relationship based on trust, shared values, and a vision for high-level Division II basketball. Their chemistry and aligned coaching philosophies now continue at West Liberty, where they reunite to guide one of the nation's most consistently successful programs.