Michael is a 2003 graduate of Edgewood High School where he earned seven (7) varsity letters including four (4) in wrestling and three (3) in football.
In wrestling, Michael graduated with Edgewood High School records in wins, single season nearfalls, career nearfalls, and career reversals. He was the school's first three-time state qualifier and four-time district placer. addition to these accolades, he was a two-time Sectional champion, Mid Miami League champion, and wrestled for Team Ohio in Greco- Roman style wrestling at the US Nationals tournament in Fargo, North Dakota. In football, Michael was part of two Mid Miami Valley League championships and three OHSAA State playoff teams. During his senior year, he earned Second Team All Ohio, First Team All District, First Team MML (junior and senior years), and was named MML Defensive Player of the Year. He was also named Class of 2003 Male Athlete of the Year. After high school, Michael lettered in football at Thomas More College. He also became a wrestling coach at Edgewood for seven years (one (1) year youth, two (2) years Junior High, and four (4) years as a Varsity assistant). Michael was able to help coach his younger brother, Nicholas, to break numerous Edgewood Wrestling records. Michael is employed by the City of Trenton. He currently resides in Monroe with his wife Kristen, their son, Michael, Jr., their daughter, Amelia, and their bulldog, Rubble. In his free time, Michael is still active in high school and junior high sports as an OHSAA football and wrestling official. |