Head Coach Tom Sewell
Tom Sewell in 1986

(2004-2005) Long-time Inglemoor High School wrestling coach Tom Sewell retired after 32 years of coaching.

His last season he earned:

  • 4A State Coach of the Year
  • 4A Region II Coach of the Year
    4A KingCo Coach of the Year

Additionally, his youngest son Mikey won his THIRD State Championship (@160)

Tom Sewell in 1996


Wrestling Biography:

Tom Sewell started wrestling at Blanchet HS under the legendary Bill Herber (1965-69), then at Shoreline Community College before earning his teaching certificate and taking assistant positions at Juanita and Bothell High Schools.

Coach Sewell stared coaching at Inglemoor in 1981 and has been the Viking's coach for 24 years. In addition, he has coached Junior High wrestling for 28 years. Last years Northshore Jr. High was League Champions!

His record includes:
- 36 state placers and 5 State Champions
- 14 KingCo Championships
- 1 Regional Championship & 3, 2nd place Regional finishes
- 2, Top-10 State Finishes
- Overall Dual Meet record: 262-51-1

His first year of coaching he had eight wrestlers and he has continued to build the program into one of the most respected in the state. His dedication and commitment to the sport, and his devotion to the development of the young men (and women) who participate in it are to be commended.

Coaching Highlights
2005
20th Place State 4A; 8th Place Region II; 2nd Place KingCo Tourney; 12-1 Team Record
State 4A Coach of the Year; Region II Coach of the Year; KingCo Coach of the Year
2004
27th Place State 4A; 9th Place Region II; 3rd Place KingCo Tourney; 12-1 Team Record
2003
3rd Place Region II - 13-3 Team Record
2002
9 - 2 Team Record
2001
9 - 2 Team Record
2000
2nd Place Region I - 10 - 1 Team Record
1998
KingCo Dual Meet Champions; KingCo Tourney Champions - 9 - 1 Team Record
1997
KingCo Dual Meet Champions
1996
KingCo Dual Meet Champions; KingCo Tourney Champions - 8 - 1 Team Record
1995
9th Place State Coaches Poll; Selected for the first state Dream Team Duals
1994
8th Place State Coaches Poll; Region I Champions; KingCo Dual Meet Champions; KingCo Tourney Champions - 11 - 1 Team Record
1993
KingCo Dual Meet Champions; KingCo Tourney Champions - 11 - 1 Team Record
1992
KingCo Dual Meet Champions - 10 - 1 Team Record
1991
8th Place State Coaches Poll; KingCo Dual Meet Champions; KingCo Tourney Champions - 11 - 0 Team Record
1990
6th Place Coaches Poll; 14-1 Team Record
1989
9th Place Coaches Poll; 14-3 Team Record
1988
KingCo Tourney Champions - 13 - 3 Team Record
1987
8th Place State Coaches Poll; 2nd Place Region I; KingCo Dual Meet Champions; KingCo Tourney Champions - 16 - 1 Team Record