Michael DiSanto Quotations

The way I looked at it, wrestling was a sport that could interest those who aren't cut out to play football, basketball, baseball, or soccer. Wrestling is a sport for everyone. There are no height or weight restrictions or limitations. It doesn't matter what grade you're in. Even gender. We had two girls who came out for the team. It really is a sport that includes everyone.

We have a recreation program now in town. The kids are learning at an earlier age. The people at the recreation program are doing an outstanding job, getting the kids ready for high school. That's another goal.

They're both working hard, but they're in tough weight classes. But they're at practice every day and looking to improve.

I think he has a shot to be a No. 1 or 2 seed at the districts.

We do that every day. No matter how many kids come to practice, we have to do that every day to have a place to practice. It's a pain in the neck and the kids hate it, but that's what we have to do to have a place to practice. It's just the way it is.

Every year, we want to be able to finish better than we did the year before. We want to be .500 or better this year.

The season would be a success if we can get above .500 and see some of our kids do well in the districts. I'm thrilled with what we've been able to do. I love coaching here. If I could, I'd be a full-time wrestling coach. I love the sport. We've been able to get 30 or so kids to come out every year. We just need them to stay.

The goal would be to compete with the Hudson County powers like North Bergen and St. Peter's Prep. That's the dream. I'd also like to see us qualify for the state playoffs. I knew it would take some time and hard work to get there. But we have the determination to get there. Nothing is going to stop us.

We were pushing it a little, see how far we could go. We have some individuals who I think could go a long way this year.

They talked about wanting to start a wrestling program, but they never could figure out a way to get it done. When this opportunity came up, I wasn't about to turn it down. This is what I wanted to do.