Steve Szabo
- Began teaching and coaching career at Pontiac Central High School in 1957.
- Started the first wrestling program at Pontiac Central High School in 1957 and successfully petitioned the Pontiac board of education to begin wrestling programs in all 8 junior high schools in the early 70’s.
- Organized AAU wrestling teams and tournaments for kids 12 years and under.
- Inducted into Pontiac Central High School Hall of Fame, the Michigan High School Wrestling Hall of Fame and later into the University of Michigan Half of Fame.
- Received “The Distinguished Service Award” from the Pontiac Board of Education and from the mayor of The City of Pontiac.
- MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association district and regional coach of the year award 3 times.
- Vice President of the Oakland County Wrestling Coaches Association for 3 years and President of the Oakland County Wrestling Association for 3 years.
- Teams won:
- 20 league championships
- 18 Michigan High School Athletic Association District Championships
- 22 Michigan High School Athletic Association Regional Championships.
- 5 state champions and 5 runner up in the state finals.
- Collegiate experience: Member of the “Fighting Illini” wrestling and football teams.
- 1957-1987- Physical education teacher. Helped students develop the knowledge, fitness levels, motor skills and personal and social skills necessary to obtain a lifetime of good health and physical activity.
- Managed classes of up to 40 students
- Worked with students of all ethnicities and genders
- Promoted sportsmanship and a love of physical education
- 1957—1997- High school wrestling coach (40 years)
Awards:
Year
2021
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Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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Chapter/Region
Michigan
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