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Robert Vater

@robertvater_

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Team Wisconsin Coach
Viterbo University Men’s Bowling Coach
Mount Mercy Bowling Alum
Creator of Baker Equivalency Rating (BER)

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I am excited to announce that this Fall I will be joining the Mustangs of Mount Mercy University! I am looking forward to a fresh start and joining a winning culture. I am grateful to Coach Cassidy Courey and Coach Andy Diercks for welcoming me to what they’ve built.
I want to give a special thanks to Brett Lloyd for his help/guidance through the transfer process. I wouldn’t have ended up here without his help in addition to Shawn Wochner’s initial encouragement to join the portal. And of course, thank you to my parents for their endless support!
The Summer ahead is going to be the best one yet, but I can hardly wait to continue my academic and athletic journey in a new home.
Finally, I will leave you with a quote from Kelly Kulick’s Collegiate Hall of Fame induction speech, “The secret to success is to surround yourself with good people.” taken in The Hill by @robertvater_

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Loved my second year being in blue behind the scenes with the old guys at High School State. Friday, I coached @littlevaterhv as he wrapped up his freshman year. taken in Green Bay, Wisconsin by @robertvater_

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Proud Announcement

Here’s the news I’ve been waiting to share: The Wisconsin High School Bowling Club has adopted my algorithm, Baker Equivalency Rating (BER). Starting in the 2024/25 season, BER will be the official ranking metric to determine which players advance to the State tournament and make their respective District All-Star teams.

You can read more by visiting 11thframe.com or by using the LinkTree in my bio.

Additionally, on December 29th, my high school team tournament returns for its fourth edition. The champions of the Weston Winter Classic will be crowned at Dale’s Weston Lanes after four traditional games of qualifying and a double-elimination bracket consisting of three-game total pinfall baker matches.

In March, I plan to attend High School State to volunteer on the behalf of the BCAW for a third year, and coach @hfvater as he bowls for the State title.

Here’s a throwback picture to 2020 when I won the State title as a sophomore. I stand with two boys that I consider friends to this day.

For years I’ve set the standard on the lanes for young bowlers in Wisconsin, today I take great pride in continuing to make a positive impact off the lanes as well. taken in Wisconsin by @robertvater_

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Back-to-back! History made. I’m super proud to coach this team. #TeamWisconsin taken in Rockford, Illinois by @robertvater_

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3 months ago

Night of Champions taken in Oneida Casino Hotel by @robertvater_

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6 months ago

NAIA, Conference, and ITC Sectional Champions

One last stop—ITC Nationals in Wisconsin this April. by @robertvater_

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7 months ago

Night of Champions taken in South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa by @robertvater_

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a year ago

Team USA Trials 2025. Wow, overall leader after the first two blocks! Ended in 47th place and 31st in the U.S. Amateur. Grateful for a week surrounded by people I love and the best bowlers in the nation. taken in National Bowling Stadium by @robertvater_

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2 years ago

Night of Champions taken in Marriott Louisville East by @robertvater_

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3 years ago

Friends and winning are both top five taken in Green Bay, Wisconsin by @robertvater_

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3 years ago

RAT pack takes home the Willinois Cup taken in Stardust Bowl III - Dyer IN by @robertvater_

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Inaugural Border Battle Champions taken in Eau Claire, Wisconsin by @robertvater_

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