Who we are

Our mission at Victory Academy is to help your child achieve excellence in academics and athletics. We believe high-level academics and athletics go hand in hand in preparing your child for success in high school and beyond. At Victory Academy we will prepare them for the next level, while giving them the tools to excel beyond the wrestling mat and classroom and be victorious in LIFE.

Our Team

billy ashnault

  • 3X NCAA DI Qualifier

  • Ranked nationally in the top 10

  • NJ State Finalist and member of NJ Team State Champions at South Plainfield HS

  • Head Coach of Christian Brothers Academy

  • Ranked in the top 10 in the country.

Executive Director of Athletics

Katie Torres

Director of Learning

  • Teacher at Barnegat High School (2009-2026)

  • Class Advisor overseeing 250+ students and major school events

  • Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach (2012-2015)

  • Superintendent’s Award - Promoting and Supporting the Well-Rounded Student (2021-2022)

  • Leading Our Staff to Inspire Change Award (2022-2023)

michael Demarco

Executive Director of Strength & Conditioning

Executive Director of Mindset Training

  • Former Rutgers Wrestling Division I strength & conditioning coach.

  • 4 year starter and Team Captain

  • Former Rutgers University Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach

  • Former Rutgers BIG10 Wrestling Strength and Conditioning Coach

  • Current Think Slow Owner

  • Former Wrestling Mindset Coach

Sean dedeyn

Executive Director of Business Operations

  • Former Rutgers Wrestler 2008-2011

  • Former Johnson and Wales Wrestler 2007 New England Conference Finalist

  • NJ State Qualifier

  • Former Shore Regional Asst. Coach

  • CBA Volunteer Asst. Coach

Hayden hrymack

Wrestling Coach

  • Former Division I wrestler at Rutgers

  • Big Ten place winner

  • Division 1 NCAA national qualifier

  • Coach at Elite Wrestling

  • Coach at Christian Brothers Academy

Josh ugalde

Wrestling Coach

  • Former Division I wrestler at the University of Maryland

  • 4 state tournament appearances, 3 state medals, 2 time state finalist

  • FloNationals silver medalist

  • Super 32 bronze medalist

  • Founder and head coach of Duro Martial Arts and Performance Training

  • Undefeated professional MMA fighter and accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor

danielle demarco

Gymnastics Trainer

  • Current Rutgers Gymnastics Coach

  • Former Rutgers gymnast from 2011-13

  • Named to the EAGL All-Academic Team

  • Mentored multiple state champions at Monmouth

Len forsyth

Executive Director of Academic Operations

  • NJ State Qualifier

  • Former Shore Regional Asst. Coach

  • CBA Volunteer Asst. Coach

molly dedeyn

Director of Happiness

  • 2012 Rutgers graduate

  • Proud wrestling and soccer mom

  • Passionate about helping academy athletes develop confidence, discipline, and strong character

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