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Ed Calo, is the son of Vincent and Rose Marie Calo and is a 1975 graduate of Westerville High School. He continued his education at Slippery Rock University, where he earned 3 varsity letters for the Rock basketball program and captained his senior season. He earned his Bachelor\u2019s degree from Slippery Rock and further his education by obtaining a Master\u2019s degree from Ashland University in 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a passion for coaching, Ed began his career as an Assistant Coach at various high schools before being appointed the Head Basketball Coach at Westerville South for the 1987-88 season. His impressive 38 year career tenure with the Wildcats saw him accumulate 575 wins, leading his teams to 15 league, 7 district, 2 regional, and a state championship.  His teams have been invited to the prestigious City of Psalms tournament and The Burger King Classic, playing against multiple future NBA players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ed\u2019s coaching prowess has been recognized with numerous accolades over the years. He was selected to coach the Ohio-Kentucky game in 2011 and the North South game in 2012.  He has been named OCC Coach of the year 15 times, District 10 Coach of the year in 1990, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2022 and AP coach of the year in Division1 in 1996 and 2015. He was also honored by USA Today as the Ohio State Coach of the year in 2015 and 2016 as well as receiving the same honor by OHSBCA. In 2023 the National Federation of High School Coaches Association named him Ohio Coach of the year.  He is a member of Westerville South Athletic Hall of Fame and the OCC Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his tenure, Ed has had great support from the Administration at Westerville South High School. Ed has had many fine assistant Coaches but is extremely thankful for the loyalty and hard work of longtime assistants Pat Palumbo, Brad Burris and Trevor KIelmeyer. He has also been blessed with many outstanding athletes who have sacrificed to be at their very best. It is through their diligence that the program obtained a lofty status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ed\u2019s wife Michele has shared his journey every step of the way. Michele helped create a family environment for the program by preparing home made team meals every Thursday for on the average of 30 players and coaches. Michele along with their three children, Anthony, Danielle and Michael have all made significant contributions to the program in their own unique ways and deserve much credit.  Ed and Michele are also blessed with two daughters in law, Chelsea Jo and Corinne and son in law Justine Martine along with their 8 grandchildren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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