Although Gomez never wrestled in college, he nevertheless has had one of the state's most remarkable careers coaching and officiating in the sport. He is a graduate of Trinidad High School, Trinidad Junior College and Adams State College. Gomez coached at John Mall for 17 seasons and was the school's athletic director from 1985-2002. He was a member of the Colorado High School Activities Association Board of Control (1999-2002) and was the Pikes Peak League wrestling Coach of the Year in 1989 and 1990. But it is officiating where he has earned international acclaim. Gomez began his career as an official in 1975 and by 1985 had obtained his International License. He has since officiated at least one championship match in every International Tournament in Freestyle/Greco as well as dual meets involving the US against Cuba, Belarus, Russia, Korea, Poland, Sweden, German and Japan. He was the head official and director for the International Sports Specialists, which is based in Sydney, Australia. Gomez was named the Outstanding Official at the Cadet Nationals in 1998 and at the Junior Nationals in 2001.