Rick Sicilia wrestled for Cash Stone at Mead High School and in 1966, his senior year, he went undefeated until the state finals where he placed 2nd at 157 pounds. Rick continued his wrestling career at Washington State University under Coach Roger James. He placed in the Pac 8 Conference Tournament three times, second as a sophomore, 1st as a junior, and fourth as a senior. Rick competed in the NCAA Championships in 1969 and graduated from WSU in 1970. He started his teaching career at Grandview Junior High School in September, 1971, and started the junior high wrestling program. He was also an assistant for Rich Lenhouts at Grandview High School for the 1972-73 season. In September, 1973, Rick moved to Omak High School and started the wrestling program there. His teams at Omak finished with 1 dual victory their first season, 3 in the second season, and 12 victories in their third season. At the state tournament in 1976, two Omak wrestlers placed third. Rick moved to University High School in 1976 and worked as an assistant coach for one season. In 1977, he became the head coach of the Titans where he would spend 17 seasons until 1994, when he moved to an administrative position at Central Valley. Before the 1978 season, University had never had a winning dual meet season in the 16-year history of the school. The Titans have not had a losing season since. His record at University was 140 wins, 35 defeats, and 2 ties. In 1982, Pat Thomas became the first Titan to reach the state finals and in 1985 Brett Racicott earned the school's first state wrestling championship. Rick would coach a total of 6 state champions and 26 state placers while at University. The Titans placed consistently in the top ten at state with two fifth place finishes, two fourths, and two thirds since 1982. Rick was active in forming and coaching freestyle wrestling clubs in Grandview, Omak, and the Spokane Valley. He has worked as a wrestling official in those areas. Rick and his wife, Cheryl, have two sons, Josh and Brett. He enjoys riding horses, golfing, and fishing.