Byers finished fifth in the 2010 World Championships in Moscow, Russia. Larry Slater photo. Continued from page 18
"I think somebody might make that decision for me," Byers said. "All I know is that we have guys on the team now that make me want to just go win with them. This team is close to doing an all black-and-gold U.S. Olympic or World Team. On paper, it's stacked up unbelievably." Since last season, the Army WCAP team added two-time
World bronze medalist Harry Lester and U.S. Olympic and World Team member Spenser Mango to the strongest wrestling squad in America. "We have the best guys in the country trying to get on this team because they are taking notice of all the hard work the coaches are putting in and Shon Lewis' efforts in making this an all black-and-gold U.S. Olympic or World team," Byers said. "That guy doesn't sleep half the time. I want to be a part of that. "I would hope to start coaching. That is a dream of mine to keep that going and be there for that because there's a tradition here and I want to keep it going. I believe in this program. I believe in my coaches. I believe in what I've learned, and I want to see that continue to do well." Byers saluted Lewis for building the Army wrestling program into a national powerhouse.
"He's truly an inspiration to us all in everything he does," Byers said.
Lewis believes Byers would be a perfect fit for the Army coaching staff.
"He would be a great asset on the Army staff," Lewis said.
Byers has made five straight U.S. World Teams in Greco- Roman wrestling. Larry Slater photo.
"He's put in the work and everything, so I'm hoping that can happen. All our staff is little guys, so he would bring a lot as far as his experience of working with the upper weights. You've got to remember that he's a four-time World medalist. He's won the World Championship, both military and civilian, and has a silver and bronze medal, so you just can't let that leave the room."
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