Bill DeSario was a champion wrestler at Mepham High School on Long Island, winning a New York State title in 1964. He went on to achieve "All-American" Division I status wrestling for Cortland University. Bill went on to coach at Babylon, Ward Melville and Commack High schools on Long Island. He is currently the varsity wrestling coach at Commack and has been involved in administrative positions for many Long Island wrestling programs.