Hall of Fame Induction Video
Interview
Tom Borrelli - Central Michigan (Wrestling Head Coach)
Tom Borrelli built one of the most dominant programs in Mid-American Conference wrestling history during his 33 seasons at the helm of Central Michigan. Under his leadership, the Chippewas captured a combined 30 MAC championships and compiled a 368–179 dual-meet record, including an impressive 154–36 mark in conference competition. Borrelli’s teams finished .500 or better in 28 seasons while regularly competing against nationally ranked programs. A record 15-time MAC Coach of the Year, Borrelli mentored one national champion, 45 All-Americans, 93 MAC champions and 174 NCAA qualifiers. He was named National Coach of the Year in 1998 and received the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award in 2004. Borrelli also emphasized academic success, guiding 61 NWCA Scholar All-Americans and 79 Academic All-MAC selections during his distinguished career.
