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Nassau County-Section VIII Public High School
Varsity Wrestling Coaches All-Time Wins List

Through 2026:   Compiled by Andy Slawson and Steve Meehan.

Wins

Name

School(s)

Years

589
Paul Gillespie Long Beach, Oceanside and Wantagh 1979-1997, 2000-2002, 2011-2026*
416
Brian DeGaetano Bellmore JFK 1995-2026*
401
Dan Guido Mineola 1980-2026*
390
Ron Abatelli Bethpage and Syosset 1982-2015, 2022-2026*
355
Steve Shippos Baldwin 1968-2000
342
Ray Adams Long Beach 1998-2026*
337
Kevin Brodsky Jericho 1999-2026*
325
Ted Petersen Island Trees 1962-1989
325
Bob Busby Port Washington 1966-2001
312
Anthony Schettino

Port Washington (Paul D. Schreiber High School)

2001-2026*
311
Irv Apgar Farmingdale 1965-1996
280
Harold Earl Valley Stream Central 1951-1981
280
Gary Mims Massapequa 1978-2006
248
John Schaefer Bellmore JFK 1968-1995
231
Frank Sprig Gardner Mepham 1938-1942, 1946-1958
224
John Walters Mepham 1977-1996
200+
Bob Bennett MacArthur, Division 1986-1987, 199?-2017
200
Bob Bury Calhoun 1960-1983
193
Ken Hunte Mepham 1959-1976
183
Bill Linkner Valley Stream South 1962-1980
169
Ron Cerrano Massapequa

2014-2022

149
Al Bevilacqua Massapequa

1963-1977

106
Rich Anderson Mepham

2006-2016

106
Joe Catalanotto Massapequa

2007-2013

   

 

Other definites but dual meet records are unknown
?
Terry Haise Freeport

1969-1997

?
Matt Sanzone Locust Valley

1964-1988


*active as a head Coach in 2026
**record is NOT complete

Any updates to this list can be made by verifying
the coach's year-by-year records with Steve Meehan.
You can email Steve at stevemeehan0809@gmail.com