Coaches — Randolph Rams Youth Wrestling

James Brennan

Rec Program DirectorTri-County · Assistant CoachClinic · Head Coach

A Randolph native, James started wrestling in 3rd grade and went on to become a four-year starter at Randolph High School and a three-year letter winner at the University of Pennsylvania. He’s in his 9th year coaching in Randolph.

Why I CoachProviding tools and lessons that prepare athletes for adulthood and a career. I also love teaching moves that help wrestlers win matches, and the camaraderie of being part of a local team.

Wrestling: Randolph HS and University of Pennsylvania, 1986–1999. Tri-County Champion, HS Garden State Games Champion, 3× District Champion, Region Champion, 5th in State (1996) and 7th in State (1995). Member of the 1992–93 Group IV State Championship team. At Penn: nationally ranked as high as 15th (1999), Wilkes and Millersville Tournament Champion, Ivy League and Keystone Classic runner-up.
Randolph Family: Teddy, Kindergarten at Shongum (Clinic), and Axel, 7th grade at RMS (Blue Team).
Also Coaches: Soccer
Fun Fact: His dad and brother both coached Randolph Rec. He played baseball and football at RHS, sings karaoke, used to DJ and host trivia in NYC and Hoboken, and was an ETF trader for Bear Stearns from 2000 to 2007.

Adam Dorl

Co-Director, Randolph Rec ProgramClinic · Assistant CoachWhite Team · Assistant CoachBlue Team · Assistant Coach

Adam started wrestling in 2nd grade and wrestled for 10 years, through Ridgewood High School. Wrestling runs in the family: his father was his youth coach and wrestled Division I at Ohio State. He has coached for 7 years, including 2 in Wahiawā, Hawaii, while serving in the military, and 5 with Randolph.

Why I CoachWatching the kids gain confidence and develop long-lasting life lessons.

Randolph Family: Austin (5th grade), Hayden (3rd grade) and Logan (Kindergarten) at Ironia.
Fun Fact: He served in the U.S. Army Infantry in Afghanistan from 2004 to 2005, and sits on the board of The Ultimate Sacrifice Foundation, which helps Gold Star families and veterans in need.

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Evan Munning

Co-TreasurerWhite Team · Assistant CoachBlue Team · Assistant Coach

Evan started wrestling in 5th grade in Stillwater, NJ under Coach Richard Valenti, then wrestled four varsity seasons at Kittatinny High School under Coach John Gill. He coaches K–8 with a focus on the White and Blue Teams, and 2026–27 is his fifth season coaching.

Why I CoachMy passion is to witness wrestlers break through their glass ceiling and attain their goals. I enjoy being around the wrestling culture, the brotherhood and camaraderie, and imparting skills that help mold the mind and body for life.

Wrestling: Stillwater grade school and Kittatinny High School, 1995–2002. Varsity accolades all four years. Group 2 Section Champions 2000–2002 and Group Champions 2001 and 2002.
Randolph Family: Charlotte, 1st grade, and Enzo, 5th grade, at Shongum Elementary, and June, 7th grade at RMS.
Also Coaches: Soccer, and works as a snowboard instructor.
Fun Fact: He pairs his wrestling background with an engineering mindset for a unique approach to coaching. In his free time he enjoys action sports (BMX, snowboarding, mountain biking and dirt biking) and cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Michael Ashworth

Co-TreasurerBlue Team · Assistant Coach

Michael started wrestling his freshman year of high school and graduated in 1989. This is his third season coaching with Randolph Rams Youth Wrestling.

Why I CoachI enjoy helping people reach their potential, gain confidence in themselves, and learn lessons that will last a lifetime.

Randolph Family: Lexi, 8th grade at RMS.
Also Coaches: Randolph Sprint Track
Fun Fact: He trained in MMA for 6 years.

David Bruno

SecretaryBlue Team · Assistant Coach

David came up through Randolph Rams Youth Wrestling, starting in 4th grade after his first season of clinic football, and wrestled 9 years through Randolph High School. This is his third season coaching.

Why I CoachI love seeing athletes push themselves and achieve things they never thought were possible. The resilience and hard work wrestling brings are unmatched.

Wrestling: Randolph Rams Youth Wrestling and Randolph High School, 1990–1999. Four-year varsity letter winner and two-year full-time starter with 53 varsity wins. Captain (1998–99) and Iron Hills Conference All-Conference 1st Team (1998–99). 2× Morris County runner-up (1998, 1999), District runner-up (1998) and 3rd (1999), 2× Dover Holiday Tournament runner-up (1996, 1997), and 3rd at the Caldwell Tournament (1999).
Randolph Family: Madison, 6th grade at RMS, and Mason, 4th grade at Center Grove.
Fun Fact: He and his wife both grew up in Randolph and went to Center Grove, RMS and RHS, the same schools as their children. He was a Morris County Assistant Prosecutor for six years, is a partner at a criminal defense firm in Parsippany, and appears as a legal analyst on national TV.

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Ryan Laurice

Blue Team · Assistant Coach

Ryan started wrestling in 2nd grade and wrestled through high school in Pompton Lakes. This is his fourth year coaching wrestling.

Why I CoachI love the sport and hope to get more people to love it as well. If you stick with wrestling, it will definitely shape you and make you stronger in the future.

Randolph Family: Izzy, 7th grade at RMS; Logan, 5th grade at Fernbrook (Blue Team); and Luke, 4th grade at Fernbrook.
Also Coaches: Soccer
Fun Fact: He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and is now a Firefighter/EMT in Clifton, NJ.

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James Hamfelt

White Team · Assistant Coach

James found wrestling in 6th grade. A reserved kid at first, he credits his coach and teammates for bringing him out of his shell. He wrestled through Morristown High School, where he was team co-captain, and at Lehigh University. After a few years helping coach the Clinic, he moves up to the White Team this season.

Why I CoachMake some new friends, get in shape and have some fun.

Wrestling: Excelled in Greco-Roman: Northeast Regional champion, wrestled Cadet and Junior divisions for Team New Jersey, and earned All-American honors at Espoir Nationals.
Randolph Family: Two sons in the Randolph wrestling program.
Fun Fact: He has worked at Picatinny Arsenal for more than 20 years as a civilian engineer for the Department of War.

Ryan Kelly

White Team · Assistant Coach

Ryan wrestled in middle school starting in 6th grade, then chose skiing — and wishes he’d stuck with wrestling. He coached the Clinic the past two seasons and joins the White Team this year.

Why I CoachShow up, work hard, improve, support your teammates, respect the sport. That helps our athletes get better every day, build confidence and become more disciplined.

Randolph Family: Cameron (2nd grade) and Colette (4th grade) at Ironia.
Also Coaches: Rumble Football, plus baseball, softball, track and basketball, all through Randolph Rec.
Fun Fact: If he could, he’d quit his job and coach full time — way more fulfilling than a paycheck.

Chris Danchise

White Team · Assistant Coach

Chris started wrestling in 5th grade and wrestled at Blair Academy (1995–99) and Drexel University (2000–01). This is his second season coaching in Randolph.

Why I CoachIt’s the most rewarding sport to succeed in. Today’s kids should feel that.

Randolph Family: Gabriel, 1st grade at Ironia.
Fun Fact: He and his wife run a custom furniture business.

Matthew Melillo

Clinic · Assistant Coach

Matt wrestled all four years at Hanover Park High School and brings 8 years of coaching to the Clinic.

Why I CoachI hope the kids gain the confidence and mental toughness to handle all of life’s challenges through the hardest sport in the world.

Randolph Family: A son at Ironia.
Also Coaches: T-ball in Randolph

Kevin Wyatt

White Team · Assistant Coach

Kevin started wrestling in kindergarten and wrestled through high school (1985–1991, 1995). He’s entering his 4th season coaching in Randolph.

Why I CoachWrestling taught me mental and physical toughness, and I became a huge fan of high school and college wrestling. I hope the kids find that love, appreciate the sport and, most importantly, learn the life lessons it teaches.

Randolph Family: Children at Ironia.
Also Coaches: Football and baseball, 4+ years each.
Fun Fact: He was the first kindergartener ever to join wrestling in Sparta, NJ. The next one? Future UFC Hall of Famer Jim Miller.

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Andrew “AJ” Tufts

Clinic · Assistant Coach

AJ started wrestling for Randolph in 8th grade, winning the Tri-County tournament at 147, then wrestled three years of varsity at Randolph High School at 189, 215 and heavyweight when needed. This is his second year helping with the Clinic, and he’s also helped Coach Suk at the high school and coached at Ramsey High School.

Why I CoachI coach to give back to the sport and program that shaped me. I had great coaches — most of whom I still talk to — and I want to be that for the kids in this town. As Dan Gable said, “Once you’ve wrestled, everything else in life is easy.”

Wrestling: 4th in County, 3rd and 2nd in District, two-time 3rd at the Caldwell Tournament, 35–28 varsity record with 26 pins. Class of 2005.
Randolph Family: Claire, 1st grade at Center Grove (Clinic), and Sullivan, joining the Clinic in Kindergarten.
Outside the Room: Hunting, fishing and traveling with his family.

Travis Ruffo

Blue Team · Assistant Coach

Travis started wrestling in eighth grade and continued through high school. Wrestling taught him discipline, toughness, hard work and the importance of never giving up. He has coached youth sports in Randolph since 2017, including wrestling and football.

Why I CoachI enjoy helping kids grow, both as athletes and as individuals. Wrestling teaches discipline, confidence, respect and perseverance. One of the best parts of coaching is watching a kid who struggles at first gain confidence and realize what they’re capable of. Winning is great, but seeing these kids improve, work hard and believe in themselves is what coaching is all about.

Randolph Family: Travis and his wife, Desi, have lived in Randolph since 2015. Their sons, Bryce and Sebastian, attend Randolph schools and play Randolph athletics.
Also Coaches: Randolph Rams youth football; assistant football coach at Caldwell High School
Fun Fact: He loves golf, even if his golf game doesn’t always love him back, and enjoys traveling on family vacations.

Anthony Charilas

White Team · Assistant Coach

Anthony wrestled three years of varsity at Morris Catholic High School. He’s entering his second season coaching wrestling, working with 2nd and 3rd graders.

Why I CoachI love seeing kids build confidence, toughness and discipline on the mat. I hope they leave each season knowing that hard work pays off and that they can push through anything, while having fun with their teammates.

Randolph Family: Anthony Jr., 2nd grade, and Camilla, 3rd grade, both wrestle and attend Fernbrook.
Also Coaches: Baseball, softball and girls flag football.
Fun Fact: He enjoys snowboarding with the kids in the winter.