Brian Miluk
Brian Miluk graduated from Padua Franciscan High School in Parma, Ohio. He was a State Freestyle Wrestling Champion and went on to Ashland College to wrestle for National Hall of Fame Coach Chris Ford.
While at Ashland College, Miluk was a 4-year Varsity Wrestler and wrestled in three NCAA National tournaments. He graduated and received a bachelor's degree in Physical Education and Health.
After graduating in 1978, Miluk immediately began coaching at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio under National Hall of Fame Coaching legend Howard Ferguson. From 1978-1987, The Eagles won 10 State Wrestling Championships and 6 National Championships. While coaching and living with Ferguson, Miluk did research, interviews and gathered valuable information as the Contribution Editor of the Book "The Edge". Howard Ferguson died in 1989 and Coach Miluk gave the Eulogy. Miluk was inducted into the St. Edward High School Hall of Fame with the first National Championship team.
In 1988, after coaching at St. Edward High School, Miluk went back to his Alma Mater, Padua Franciscan High School, and soon put Padua on the map. His success and involvement with Padua Franciscan High School and the Wrestling community brought him many awards and accolades. Miluk was inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame class for Padua Franciscan High School.
The Miluk family moved to Greenbrier County, West Virginia and he began teaching at Eastern Greenbrier Middle School where he was named Greenbrier County Middle School Teacher of the Year. He was also the Athletic Director/Attendance Dean at the High School. As the Wrestling Coach, Miluk was named Conference Coach of the Year, W.V. Coaches Association Coach of the Year and W.V.S.S.A.C/N.F.H.S. Coach of the Year. However, he is most proud of the community involvement in building one of the greatest Wrestling facilities on the east coast.
"I was very Lucky and Blessed to be surrounded by Great people and hard-working student-athletes."
Miluk and his wife, Dr. Gail Swarm live in Greenbrier County. They have three beautiful children, Brianna, Marissa and Holly
Awards:
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2021
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Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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Chapter/Region
West Virginia
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