Don Pluta
- Married to Patty
- Has 3 sons, Derek, Dustin and Dan
- Wrestled at and graduated from Western Michigan University 1973-1977
- Retired from teaching and coaching at Holly High School 1977-2019
- Assistant Wrestling Coach Holly High School 1977-1981
- Head Wrestling Coach at Holly High School 1983-2019
- 1997 Michigan Alternative Education Organization Teacher of the Year
- Advisor of the Holly Roughriders Youth Wrestling Program
- 628-294 overall record (13th most wins in Michigan history)
- 6 league titles
- 10 district titles
- 3 regional titles
- 9 individual state champions
- 48 state place winners
- 3 team Academic All State Awards
- President of the Oakland County Coaches Association 1995-1998
- 1997 and 2005 Oakland County Referees Association "Sportsman of the Year"
- 2004-2005 Oakland County Coach of the Year
- 2012-2013 Flint Metro League Coach of the Year
- 7 time Regional Coach of the Year
- Mid-Thumb Wrestling Officials Association Outstanding Sportsman
Awards:
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Year
2022
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Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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Chapter/Region
Michigan
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