Bill Davids

Bill Davids Wife: Patty Children: Lisa, Jason, Matt Employed: Retired; Teacher/Coach, Blaine High School Education: Hazel Park H.S., 1966-1970 wrestled 4 years, State Champ, 1969 University of Michigan, 1971-1974 wrestled 4 years, Big Ten Champion, 1974, NCAA- All-American, 1973 & 1974. -- Record 56-15 Referee: Junior H.S.-freestyle tournaments Michigan H.S. Referee, 1976-1981 Minnesota H.S. Referee, 1981-2016 Coach: Warren Mott High School, 1975-1977 Davison High School, 1979-1981 (State Champs) Blaine High School, 1981-1988, Girls GolfTeam, 2004-2016 Ann Arbor Kids Club, 1970-1974. Influenced and coached : Trish McNaughton (4 time World Champ), Zeke Jones ( Hall of Fame) Kevin Jackson ( Olympic Champion). Awards: AAU Freestyle State Champion, grades: 5, 7, 81 9, 10, 11,12 AAU Greco Roman State Champion, grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 National AAU Open Division Freestyle Runner-up 1969 1969 State H.S. Champion, National AAU Greco Roman Champion 1970 Junior World Championships ,Bronze Medal, Boulder, Colorado 1969 Greco- Roman World Team Member, 1970 1973, Outstanding Sportsmanship Award in the World University Games in Moscow. 1973--- Big Ten Champion for U of M-----NCAA All­ American Honors, 1973-1974 representing the University of Michigan. Bill Davids is an outstanding Ambassador for Wrestling and has dedicated his life to serving others as an educator and coach. Bill was a very positive influence on so many lives, he is very respected by his peers and students. Bill is a quality person and Outstanding Competitor.

Awards:

Year
2016
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
Michigan

All American Awards:

Season
1974
School
Michigan
Tournament
Division I
Weight
134
Place
4
Season
1973
School
Michigan
Tournament
Division I
Weight
126
Place
4

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