Carl Ramunno began his coaching career in 1956 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

His career as a coach ended in 1987 and he retired from teaching in 1993.

During his 32-year career as wrestling coach his teams amassed a dual meet record of 365-75-2, which included six state team championships, 18 Northwest League championships and 19 district championships.

He coached 27 individual state champions and 46 other place-winners.

In addition to coaching wrestling, he coached football and track and field for 18 years.

In 1988, Ramunno was voted National Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Colorado High School Activities Association Hall of Fame in 1998.

Ramunno also conducted a freestyle wrestling program for young athletes and participated in the Japanese wrestling exchange program.

Ramunno managed the school district maintenance program in the summer and would employ many athletes, which would provide vocational credit for the students involved.