Flinchum, who won the 2007 NAIA national championship in the 285-pound weight class at the University of the Cumberlands (Ky.), will pursue his MBA while assisting with the NCAA Division I Fighting Camel program that competes as an associate member of the Colonial Athletic Association.

"With his athletic background and high level of achievement, Eric is going to make a huge contribution with our upper weights," said Coach Greene. "In a lot of ways, Eric is a great fit for us. He understands that you should strive for highest achievement in the classroom and on the mat."

During his undergraduate career, Flinchum compiled a 117-13 won-lost record. He finished fifth in his weight class as a freshman at the NAIA championships, and posted back-to-back runner-up showings before claiming the national title in 2007.

A four-time NAIA East Region champ, Flinchum helped Cumberlands to a third-place team finish in the 2006 national championships and a fifth-place showing during his senior year.

"I'm very excited to now be a part of the wrestling program at Campbell," said Flinchum, a resident of Crestview, Fla. "One of the things that drew me to Campbell was how much potential this team has to grow over the next few years. I'm confident that I can contribute a lot to this team and I'm ready to get to work."

While at Crestview (Fla.) High School, Flinchum won the 2002 Florida state championship at the 189-pound weight class. He also placed fifth at the state meet during his junior year and compiled a two-year record of 55-3. Flinchum also wrestled two years at Manassas (Va.) Osbourn Park High School, where he produced a 33-11 record.

During his collegiate career, Flinchum also assisted with the University of the Cumberlands summer wrestling camp, where he organized and led practices in addition to administrative duties.