Summary
Dave Decker coached wrestling at Minooka for 20 years. He wrestled at the University of Illinois, and began as the head coach at Minooka during the 1964-65 season. During his tenure, Minooka had five state champions and six additional all-state wrestlers. Decker's teams won districts once, regionals twice, and sectionals once. His 1976 team finished 4th in class 1A in the state, and his 1983 team placed 5th in class 2A. His overall career record was 228-170. In 1971, he initiated the junior high wrestling program