Sam Davis has dedicated over 50 years to the sport of wrestling, significantly impacting the community through his roles as an official, mentor, and leader.

He has been a registered wrestling official for 43 years, officiating at high school and college levels, including 36 state finals and two JUCO National Championships.

·Sam has served as the Official in Charge at MHSAA team and individual finals and has been the Director of Officials Services at MHSAA since 2015. ​

He has also been the president of the Lansing Wrestling Officials Association since 1992, mentoring and guiding new officials. ​

Sam's commitment to mentoring young people is evident through his volunteer work and his emphasis on the importance of community leaders as mentors. ​

His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including :

o   induction into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame and the

o   Lansing Eastern Hall of Fame, as well as the

o    Vern Norris Award from the MHSAA

Coached Football and Wrestling at Lansing Everett High School 1973-1983

Refereed Junior College National Championships 1981 & 1982

Official in charge of Individual State Finals 1988 to present

Official in charge of MHSAA Team State Finals 2016 to present

President of the Lansing Wrestling Officials Association – 30 years

Coordinated the awarding of over $50,000 in Scholarships to Lansing area Senior Wrestlers