Meet Our Coaches
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Fran Hanley
- 4 Year Varsity Wrestler for Newton High School from 1982-85, Team Captain senior year.
- 3 year varsity at York College of Pa. Injured senior year, did not wrestle.
- BS in marketing.
- Head Coach of Pride for 2 years.
Brian Neal
- Wrestled for Wallkill Valley RHS from 1985-88 - member of SCIL Champions in 1987 & Group 2 Runner-Up
- 1987 & 88 - 3rd Place in District
- Qualified for Region 1 Tournament 1987 & 88
- Assistant Coach Sparta Youth 2003-04
- Assistant Coach Wallkill Valley Youth 2004-05
- Head Coach Sparta Spartans Youth 2005-2009
- Coached Multiple County & State Champions
- 3rd Place SCMC Team Championship 2005-06
- Multiple Team Tournament Place Winners
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice & History
- Master of Arts Degree in Education
- Social Studies Teacher at Sparta Middle School from 2002 - Present
- 2000-2002 History / Physical Education Teacher - St. Virgil Catholic School, Morris Plains, NJ
Ed Piccola
- 4 Year Varsity Wrestler for Sparta High School from 1997-00
- 6 Years Club Wrestling Experience (Sean Hall, Wrestling Plus, Ultimate, Iron Horse)
- 3 Years Volunteer Coach (Ultimate, Iron Horse)
- 4 Years Volunteer Coach (Sparta High School)
- 1 Year Paid Assistant Coach (Sparta High School)
- 2 Years Head Novice Coach (Sparta Wrestling)
- Co-Captain of Sparta's 2000 State Finalist and Sectional Championship Team
- Has been instructing various sports and activities since 1997
(wrestling, swimming, football, first aid training)
Bob Stewart
Wrestled for Minisink Valley High School, Slate Hill, NY 1976-79
- 2x District Champ 1978, 1979
- Region Place winner 1979
Wrestled for Orange County Community College, NY 1980-81
- NJCAA Region XV 3rd Place
- NJCAA National Qualifier
- Wrestled for East Stroudsburg University, PA 1982
- Head Coach for Washingtonville High School, NY 1986-87
- Founded Wizzards Wrestling Club / Grades 5-12 1986
- Empire State Games Qualifier for Greco Roman Style 1986
- Inducted into the Minisink Valley High School Wrestling Hall of Fame 2006
- Basement Boyz Wrestling & Conditioning Club / Owner & Trainer
- BS Health & Physical Education, East Stroudsburg University, PA 1984
- Teacher Certification K-12
Health & Physical Education Teacher:
- Middle School and High School. Coach of many high school sports: football, varsity
wrestling, girls soccer, girls softball, gymnastics, etc..
Managed Sussex County Nautilus Health Club, 1987-1994:
- Administered nutritional programs and designed exercise routines using Nautilus machines,
free weights and cardiovascular equipment for over 1000 clients. The clientele consisted of
people of all genders, ages and fitness levels, from early teens to seniors.
- Programs were customized to meet the specific needs and goals of each client.
Founded Bob's Fitness Training, 1988-Present:
- Designs and implements individualized exercise and nutritional programs for each client.
- Motivates clients to stay with the programs and achieve their goals.
- Corporate and In-Home accounts (individuals and families).
- Youth fitness / strength / agility training / Basement Boyz Wrestling Club
- Gym Design: Corporate and In-Home.
- Seminars: Corporate, small business and community organizations
Casey Crowley
3 Year Varsity Wrestler for Seton Hall Prep 2000-02
- Recipient of The Daniel Galorenzo Skills Award
- 3x Member of Seton Hall Prep's "Beast VIP Club"
- St. Benedicts Tournament Champ 2002
- Team Champions of The David Brearley Tournament 2002
- District Runner-up 2002
- Member of the Peak Wrestling Club
- Graduated from Rutgers University 2008
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