Building Today's Champions,
and Tomorrow's Leaders.
Stingray Wrestling is a year-round, no-cost program based at the Town of Babylon Training Center in Wyandanch Village. We serve K–12 student-athletes, coaches, and schools across the Town, offering daily practices, mentorship, camps, clinics, and events—all rooted in leadership development.
Our program is fully inclusive, welcoming athletes of all genders, backgrounds, and abilities. From modified rules for blind and deaf wrestlers to stories like Anthony Robles, who won an NCAA DI Championship despite being born with one leg, anybody can wrestle.
More than just a team, Stingray Wrestling is a community-driven system that unifies athletics, education, and opportunity. Our mission is to create generational change by partnering with families, schools, universities, and organizations to help student-athletes thrive—from kindergarten through college and beyond.
Team Schaffer
Meet the inspiring leaders in the Town of Babylon that are elevating and supporting our Student-Athletes and Community.
Team Schaffer
Rich Schaffer
Town of Babylon Supervisor
Chairman, S.C.D.C
BIO
Rich Schaffer is the longtime Town Supervisor of Babylon and Chairman of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee. A graduate of North Babylon High School, he has dedicated his career to public service, fiscal responsibility, and community development. Under his leadership, the Town earned its first-ever AAA bond rating, revitalized downtown districts, and expanded access to parks, transit, and youth programs across Babylon.
As the driving force behind Stingray Wrestling, Supervisor Schaffer helped establish the Wyandanch Training Center as a long-term investment in the next generation. His leadership turned a local idea into a full-scale system—providing Babylon youth with year-round access to training, mentorship, and opportunity from kindergarten through college.
Marlon Marshall
Deputy Commissioner
Parks and Recreation
BIO
Marlon Marshall serves as Chief Deputy Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Babylon, where he brings decades of leadership, discipline, and community service to his role. A retired U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Technician with over 20 years of service, Marlon has carried his commitment to excellence into public life—earning advanced degrees from Farmingdale State College and St. John’s University, and contributing to local initiatives in recreation, youth programming, and economic development.
Since joining the Parks Department, Marlon has played a key role in supporting the vision and operations behind Stingray Wrestling. His steady leadership and deep ties to the Wyandanch community have helped elevate the program from a concept to a fully realized system. Marlon’s blend of military precision, entrepreneurial spirit, and local engagement continues to strengthen the foundation for youth opportunity across the Town of Babylon.
Tom Stay
Chief of Staff
Town of Babylon
BIO
As Chief of Staff to the Town of Babylon Supervisor, Thomas Stay plays a key leadership role in supporting and advancing the Stingray Wrestling Program. With more than 20+ years of municipal experience—including as Director of Finance and former Commissioner of Public Works—Mr. Stay has been instrumental in aligning the Town’s operational, financial, and facilities infrastructure to support year-round athletic access for Babylon youth.
A champion of equity and community-centered development, Mr. Stay has helped facilitate key logistics, budget planning, and interdepartmental coordination to make Stingray Wrestling free and accessible to all Town residents. His background in capital project management, parks development, and youth programming has shaped the foundation of the Stingray facility at Wyandanch Village and continues to guide its long-term growth as a civic model.
Mr. Stay brings both strategic oversight and day-to-day responsiveness to the Town’s efforts to expand opportunity through sport. His partnership with Stingray Wrestling reflects a broader mission: to invest in programs that unify athletics, education, and leadership development across the Town of Babylon.
Atonio Martinez
Deputy Supervisor & Councilman
BIO
Antonio Martinez is the Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Babylon and serves as Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Committee. A former community organizer and union advocate, Tony has spent his entire career empowering people, protecting workers, and improving quality of life across the region.
A key architect of the Stingray Wrestling initiative, Tony’s leadership and commitment helped bring the Wyandanch Training Center to fruition—turning vision into action for Babylon’s youth. From his roots as a public servant to his hands-on involvement in recreation, equity, and infrastructure, Tony Martinez has played an essential role in building a system that serves all residents, regardless of background or income.
Kevin Bonner
Director of Operations
BIO
Kevin Bonner serves as Director of Operations for the Town of Babylon, overseeing a broad portfolio of municipal functions to ensure efficient service delivery and clear communication with residents and stakeholders. With more than 13 years of progressive leadership in the Town’s operations and communications teams, Kevin brings a strong foundation in media relations, community outreach, and operational management.
Before assuming his current role in June 2022, Kevin was the Town’s Director of Communications (January 2013 – June 2022), where he managed all external facing communications—including media relations, social media strategy, award-winning public information campaigns, and video production. He began his municipal career in 2012 as a Legislative Aide to Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, handling daily intergovernmental and community relations matters. Prior to that, he served as Director of Communications for the Town of Islip (2008 – 2012), where he developed communications strategies and public-information platforms. Interestingly, he also spent several years (2000 – 2012) as a marine ferry Captain for Fire Island Ferries, piloting an 85-foot passenger vessel and managing crew and logistics.
Kevin earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Writing from the Loyola University of Maryland (2003 – 2007). His skill set touches the full spectrum of public-sector communications and operations: crisis communications, community development, legislative relations, public affairs, grassroots organizing, media relations, and event planning.
With a commitment to transparent government and responsive service, Kevin is focused on helping the Town meet evolving community needs while maintaining clarity, accountability, and community engagement.
David Miele
Executive Assistant
Opertions Manager
BIO
David Miele serves as Project and Operations Manager for the Town of Babylon, where he leads large-scale initiatives across public facilities, events, and recreation services. With a background in municipal management and deep experience in project execution, David oversees hiring, training, and compliance for more than 200 seasonal and full-time staff. His approach blends strategic planning with hands-on leadership to ensure operational excellence across beaches, pools, summer programming, and town-wide events.
A former Division I athlete and current professional lacrosse player for the Puerto Rico National Team, David brings discipline, humility, and team-first energy to everything he does. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the resident experience across Babylon’s public spaces—and in supporting the operational backbone of the Stingray Wrestling program. With a focus on coordination, consistency, and community pride, David helps make sure Babylon families feel the impact of well-run, purpose-driven programs.
Mike Patrovich
Coach & Consultant
Barn Brothers Wrestling
BIO
As one of the most decorated wrestlers in Long Island history, Mike Patrovich was a High School State and National Champion at Islip High School prior to a remarkable career at Hofstra University where he was a 2x All American and eventually an Assistant Coach.
Currently the Head of Security for Jake’s 58 Casino and Founder of Barn Brothers Wrestling, Mike plays a crucial role at both Stingray Wrestling and the sport at large through orchestrating the development of student-athletes on the local, regional, and national level.
Mike Torriero
Coach & Director
Town of Babylon Stingray Wrestling
BIO
Mike Torriero is a nationally recognized wrestling coach, program architect, and youth development leader with over two decades of experience building transformative athletic systems across the country.
From serving as a key figure in NYC’s Beat the Streets movement to launching the first-ever sanctioned wrestling program in Detroit Public Schools, Mike has consistently delivered results that combine elite coaching with community impact.
From coaching NCAA All Americans, National Champions and Olympic hopefuls, to being former Assistant Coach at New York University and Team Leader for USA Wrestling at the Senior & Veteran World Championships, Mike brings a unique blend of vision, execution, and deep grassroots connection.
Now leading the Town of Babylon’s Stingray Wrestling Program, Mike is focused on building a first-of-its-kind civic wrestling infrastructure—free for Babylon residents, open to all, and built to scale from kindergarten through college graduation. His mission: to use wrestling as a vehicle for discipline, opportunity, and long-term community transformation
Dr.Ty Scarlett
Athletic Director
Wyandanch High School
BIO
Dr. Jamel Hudson
Head Coach & Professor
Wyandanch, Hofstra, CUNY Baruch
BIO
Dr. Jamel Coy Hudson is an educator, coach, and accomplished wrestler whose journey reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence both in the classroom and on the mat. A graduate of St. Anthony’s High School, he concluded his senior year by winning the New York State Wrestling Championship, earning Most Outstanding Wrestler honors, and recording the fastest pin in state tournament history. That same season, he was also named the National Wrestling Coaches Association New York State Wrestler of the Year and Newsday Long Island Wrestler of the Year.
Dr. Hudson continued his athletic and academic career at Hofstra University, where he was a two-time NCAA Division I National Qualifier and a National Wrestling Coaches Association Division I Academic All-American. He also earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in rhetorical studies with distinction. Following Hofstra, he went on to complete a specialist degree in education and a Ph.D. from Regent University, while also competing and capturing a USA Wrestling Beach Wrestling National Championship. In addition to his personal achievements, Dr. Hudson has coached at his alma mater, St. Anthony’s High School, under the leadership and mentorship of longtime head coach Tony Walters, who played a central role in shaping his development as both a wrestler and coach. He also trained with world champion coach Vougar Oroudjov at Vougar’s Honors Wrestling (VHW).
Beyond athletics, Dr. Hudson is a professor with more than a decade of experience in higher education. He teaches courses in rhetoric and public advocacy and has served as a faculty member at both Baruch College (CUNY) and Hofstra University. His work as an educator and community leader reflects his passion for empowering youth through knowledge and service..
Dr. Hudson is honored to serve the Wyandanch community as Head Wrestling Coach. He is dedicated to building a strong, competitive program rooted in character, academic success, and athletic excellence, and looks forward to helping Wyandanch student-athletes reach their fullest potential.
Become a Stingray Today!
Our free, year-round wrestling programing is tailored to match each student-athlete’s age, skill level, and development from elementary through high school.