Robert Stulmaker

Robert E. Stulmaker received his Bachelors (1977) and Masters (1981) degrees in Physical Education from Ithaca College. He earned Educational Administration degrees from the State University of New York at Albany in 1992 and 1994. Friends and colleagues know him as Bob. Bob's educational career is noteworthy and filled with many accolades that speak to his ability to inspire others to greatness. He has served in the capacity of the NYSPHSAA Section II Wrestling Chairman from 1988 to 1997 and Bob is well-known throughout New York State as a leading advocate for wresting and all athletics. Bob was the Head Wrestling Coach at Saratoga Springs High School from 1983-1995, building an impressive 125-42-2 won-loss record that include several Section II Champions and Place Winners, as well as NY State Medalists. In educational leadership roles, Bob has served the Saratoga Springs City Schools as Director of Physical Education. In addition, he has served as the President of the NYS Federation of Secondary School Athletic Associations from 2012-2014, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association as Assistant Director (2007-2015), retiring in August 2015. Furthermore, he is the past President of the NYS Athletic Administrators Association (2005-2006). As an administrator, Bob received recognition and honors that include: the NYSAAA Apple Appreciation Award, the NIAAA State Award of Merit for New York, 2013 Saratoga Springs Schools Hall-of-Fame inductee and will be inducted into the NYSAAA Hall of Fame in March 2016. These prestigious awards pay tribute to Bob's leadership, involvement and support of student-athletes. Bob is very active in community organizations, too. He is currently on the Ronald McDonald House and Launch Your Life Board of Directors. In the past, Bob served on the Boards of the Southern Saratoga County YMCA and Shaker Ridge Country Club, as well as Trustee for the Woodland Hills Montessori School. Robert E. Stulmaker is a well-known leader, an outstanding role-model, and more than a friend to student-athletes, coaches, parents, administrators and citizens throughout New York.

Awards:

Year
2016
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
New York - Upstate

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