Blaine In Elite Company….Section 9 Very Well Represented!!!
Glen Irving from the NYS Sportswriters Association has compiled a list of the all-time winning high school wrestling coaches in New York State history. This project is still a work-in-progress so if there are any mistakes or omissions, please email me at sectionixwrestling@gmail.com and I will forward the information to Glen. Enjoy!
Coach Schools/Sections Wins
Joe Bena NFA-9, Niskayuna-2, Duanesburg-2 625
John Grillo Pavilion-5, Holley-5 584
Bob Coppola Central Square-3 521
Mike Connors Fulton-3 510
Wayne Ferguson Beaver River-3 510
George Dlugoloski Chaminade – CHSAA 509
Neal Aubel Lowville-3 465
Lou Giani Huntington-11 436
Jim McCloe Waverly-4 435
Jack LaBombard Queensbury-2, Schuylerville-2, LG Hadley-2 426
Frank Sorochinsky Union Endicott-4 419
Mike Poplaski Salem-2 417
Joe Amuso Fox Lane – 1 406
Don Blaine Cornwall – 9 405
Anthony Policare Vestal – 4 401
active coaches in bold
Other Active Section 9 Coaches With 250+ Victories
Jeff Cuilty Ardsley-1, NFA-9, Wallkill-9 346
Kevin Gallagher Middletown-9, Oxford-4, Minisink Valley-9 289
Steve Fischbein Valley Central-9, Monroe Woodbury-9 276
Lou Chartrand Onteora-9 274
Click here for a printable version of the complete list.