Tom McDougall
Married to Angelina
In 1967-68, Tom McDougall coached Fennville High School to a 5-7-2 regular season record and a 10th-place team finish at Michigan state tournament with five qualifiers and two state place-winners.
McDougall coached Fremont High School to a 101-16 record from 1969-78, earning Michigan Class B Coach of the Year award in 1972. While serving as district superintendent, he also coached Bangor High School in its inaugural season to a 16-4 regular season record and a district championship in 1988-89.
Worked as Michigan High School Athletic Association wrestling official from 1966-90, including 13 state finals.
NCAA wrestling official from 1970-90, working Oklahoma and Oklahoma State dual, Midlands Championships, Orange Bowl Classic, Sunshine Open, Mid-American Conference Championships, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championships, Michigan Junior College Athletic Association Championships.
Worked as Florida High School Athletic Association wrestling official from 2001-06.
1973-1976 Michigan Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (Michigan Wrestling Association) Class B Vice President
1973-1978 Michigan Wrestling Association Hall of Fame formation committee
1974 AAU Junior Olympics Wrestling National Championships Official
1974 -1977 Michigan Editor for Scholastic Wrestling News
1976-1978 President of Michigan Wrestling Association
1976 started the first wrestling newsletter in Michigan (The Michigan Format)
1970s involved in several cultural exchange programs, including Michigan/Canada, Michigan/Japan, and Michigan/Soviet Union
1990 inducted into the Michigan Wrestling Association Hall of Fame
Awards:
Year
2021
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Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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Chapter/Region
Michigan
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