CIA-Central Indiana Academy of Wrestling

Coach P's Bio

"Pendoski to Open Academy" Article from the NorthWest Indiana Times Newspaper

Coach Ed Pendoski has been involved with the sport of wrestling for over 20 years. He completed his high school career a 2 x State qualifier and state placer. From there he was a 4-year varsity wrester for Purdue University and earned a Bachelors Degree of Science in Elementary Education.

From there he started his coaching career at Portage High School. During his 11 years at Portage they accumulated a dual meet record of 327-27. They won 13 Duneland Athletic Conference titles (no school in any sport, or any gender, has accomplished that in the existence of the conference).

Also included in his 11 seasons at Portage:
11 Sectional Titles
10 Regional Titles
9 Semi-State Titles
7 Team State Final Four Appearances
2 Team State Runner ups
55 IHSAA State Qualifiers
42 State Placers
8 Individual State Champions - 14 Matches Under The Light!
Coach of 8 Division I Wrestlers

Started Portage Wrestling Club in 1995, which has included:
5 Cadet/Junior National All Americans
Team Indiana Coach 1995-2000
2001 Small Division Folk Style State Team Champions
2004 ISWA Club of the year
1997 USA Wrestling Magazine Indiana Man of the Year
1998 NWCA Region 4 Assistant Coach of the Year
2004 - 2005 Post Tribune Coach of the Year
2000 - 2004 Head Coach of Region Elite