Guy Sako wrestled for Cleveland State from 1985-89, serving as a team captain in 1988 and 1989 and qualifing for the NCAA tournament in 1988.

After serving as an assistant coach at his alma mater from 1990-92, Sako took over the Westshore Wrestling Club in 1996. He has coached over 35 wrestlers who have gone on to wrestle at the NCAA Division I level, including as many as 17 at one time. The group includes 10 All-Americans and two NCAA champions.

Sako served as a Cleveland police officer for 25 years, working his entire career on the night shift so he could coach wrestling.

In 2005, Sako created Defense Soap and still runs the business today with his family.