Mick Guglomo
Inducted in 2005

Vashon Island High School 1976 – 2000
Main Junior HS (Alaska) 1971-1972

Michael “Mick” Guglomo was a state participant at Vashon Island High School, and returned to his alma-mater to coach wrestling for 25 years, where he made the Pirates into one of the top 1A and 2A programs in the state. His teams placed in the top-ten at state eleven times, including a second place finish along with 2 thirds and 2 fourths. 38 of his wrestlers placed at the state tournament and eleven won state titles. Vashon was the Regional Champions in 1992 and won the league tournament three times and the dual title three times. He was named the Nisqually League Coach of the Year three times. Guglomo helped start the Rock Tournament, which has become a top 2A tournament. Five of his wrestlers have gone off to compete in college, and one was a NAIA National Champion.

Guglomo’s always got the most out of his athletes, and in a small community it was tough to build a program. Wrestling soon became one of the main interests on the island with the start of the kids wrestling program, which Guglomo helped start. Though his teams numbered in the upper-teens and low-twenties, his athletes were always ready to compete.

Mick was a strong proponent of girls wrestling in Washington, and in 1984 Vashon had its first girl wrestler. Mick made the best out of the situation and fought for his girl wrestler to have a chance when boys would not compete against her. In 1995 the Pirates had six girls turning out for wrestling. Guglomo coached the 1985 Cultural Exchange to Japan. Mick and Debbie have been married since 1976 and have two children.

Nominated by Anders Blomgren, Vashon Island HS and Jim Meyerhoff, Emerald Ridge HS

Mick will be inducted by Darren Fox.