Edmundo Flores

Edmundo Flores is being inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Michigan Chapter for his Lifetime Service to Wrestling.

​ Key achievements include:

  1. Athletic Career:

○        State Runner-Up in high school wrestling and part of Shelby High School's 1972 state championship team. ​

○        Collegiate wrestler at Lake Superior State and Grand Valley State University (GVSU), where he was a GIAC conference champion, NCAA qualifier, and part of GVSU's undefeated dual team in 1976-77. ​

  1. Coaching Career:

○        Assistant coach at GVSU in 1978, contributing to the team’s second-place finish in the NAIA tournament. ​

○        Head coach at Whitehall School District for 10 years during the 1980s. ​

  1. Officiating Career:

○        MHSAA state tournament official for 29 years, officiating numerous finals matches since 1991. ​

○        Recognized as one of Michigan's top wrestling officials for his fairness, accuracy, and focus on wrestler safety. ​

○        National-level softball umpire and member of the National Indicator Fraternity. ​

  1. Mentorship:

○        Actively mentors young coaches, athletes, and officials, sharing his knowledge and experience. ​

Awards:

Year
2026
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
Michigan

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