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Cahill, Willy |
Notes |
"Willy Cahill has made a career out of judo, a sporting discipline alien to many Americans. Cahill, a South San Francisco High alum, has been teaching and coaching judo for the better part of four decades on the Peninsula. An acclaimed judo master, Cahill's pupils have captured nearly 700 national and international titles since 1963. A former judo coach at Stanford, Cahill was the U.S.Olympic judo mentor in 1988. He also coached the U.S. national judo team from 1980 to 1990. Cahill became a youth champion at the age of 16 in the North County. As a coach, his San Bruno judo academy won nine straight California championships in the 1970's. One of Cahill's students, Corrinne Shigemoto, has been named a U.S. Olympic judo coach." [2009.030.033] |
Imagefile |
People\Cahill_Willy.jpg |
Role |
Athlete |
Occupation |
Mentor, U.S. Olympic team 1988 Coach, U.S. National team 1980's Judo Master Judo Coach |
Titles & honors |
San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame Mentor, U.S. Olympic team 1988 Coach, U.S. National team 1980's |
Education |
South San Fransciso High School |
Places of residence |
South San Francisco San Bruno |
Relationships |
Corrine Shigemoto, student of |
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Willy Cahill Sports Hall of Fame Plaque - Plaque, Award
Plaque commemorating Willy Cahill being inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame on May 25, 1995. Plaque includes image of Cahill and a brief biography: "Willy Cahill has made a career out of judo, a sporting discipline alien to many Americans. Cahill, a South San Francisco High alum, has been teaching and coaching judo for the better part of four decades on the Peninsula. An acclaimed judo master, Cahill's pupils have captured...
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