Hall of Fame
Sokolik is a 1977 graduate of WVSU from New Miford, New Jersey. His success started early holding the New Jersey freshman shot put record for 15 years which was one of the top throws for freshmen in the country at that time. Sokolik was a four-year letter winner as offensive tackle in football and a shot putter in track and field earning 12 varsity letters. As a track athlete, he was undefeated as a shot putter for his four years in the WVIAC Conference. He represented WVSU in the National Hall of Fame meet taking second place in the shot put. After graduating at WVSU, Sokolik returned to New Jersey to teach health, physical education and driver’s education as well as coach for the next 30 years. He coached football, wrestling, and the field events in track and field. He is married to MJ and they have four children – Beth Ann, Jeff, Sara, and Allison. They have four grandchildren. He is retired and living in Delaware.
