Camden County College Wrestling

04/28/2025

It was a very difficult decision to step down as Head Wrestling Coach of Camden County College. Being a Cougar for the past 10 years has been among my greatest honors, but I’m now looking forward to spending more time with family and follow the plan God has in store for me.

Stepping into a coaching role was an unexpected calling. I quickly realized the greatness of transforming a group of individuals into a cohesive and effective program. I cherished the opportunity of working with student-athletes during such a pivotal stage while developing their wrestling skills with an approach that is transferable to life.

It has been a tremendous privilege to pair Camden County College’s accessible and affordable education with a competitive and fulfilling wrestling opportunity. It’s a special experience to reflect on the collection of individuals that have passed through our doors - we’ve served as a launchpad for state place winners, reset point for NCAA transfers, and first opportunity for less experienced wrestlers. The pursuit to grow wrestling is important and I’m glad to have played a small part in it.

All thanks and credit is due to Coach Gary Papa who brought wrestling to CCC with monumental effort in 2014. I am endlessly thankful that Coach Papa offered me the opportunity to join his staff and learn from the best to ever do it.

I hold the utmost appreciation and love for my brothers - Alex Velez, Jason Carter, Daishi Goto and Matt O’Donnell. Witnessing their progression from competing to coaching alongside me has been a true pleasure. Many thanks for their dedication and passion as assistant coaches; all contributing to the development of our program.

I am excited to follow the Cougar’s success under the leadership of Coach Velez along with Coach Carter. The best is yet to come in this new era!

Thanks also to our former Athletic Directors - Bill Banks, Will Logan, John Simone and current AD Fred Carella. Despite the many challenges we faced, each supported our program to the best of their capabilities.

Thank you to my wife, Jess, without whose love and support, I could not have dedicated the time necessary to be a successful coach.

Most of all, THANK YOU alumni and current wrestlers. I’ll always appreciate you and the sweat we shared. I only wish we had more than two years of eligibility to work together. Luckily, we remain bound to brotherhood as Cougars For Life.

— Chilly

04/25/2025

CCC alumnus Alex Velez 18’ has been named the new Head Coach of our Wrestling program! A former National Qualifier and dedicated Assistant Coach, Velez now leads the very program that shaped him, carrying on the legacy of his mentor, Coach John Chillem, and inspiring the next generation of champions.

https://www.camdencc.edu/news/camden-county-college-announces-new-head-wrestling-coach/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktr_ee_link&utm_campaign=ccc+announces+new+head+wrestling+coach&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeuUgAxwYPO_uF28a4OsT-PeN-cEoqWUx_f0wOSAPZRRKmm7ZVFXnbjHcxEEQ_aem_ncGZOBwQNE9KUtAjNhe-6g

After ten years on the Wrestling staff, four years as Assistant Coach and six as Head Coach, John Chillem will step down from the role of Head Coach at

04/16/2025

The All-GSAC Team was recently announced with 5 Cougars earning the honor!

Lucas Stinger - 125
Dante Gismondi - 133
Nick Faldetta - 165
Anthony Evangelista - 197
Chis Broderick - 285

04/13/2025

Big congrats to our guy Will Chrysler for his commitment to NJCU!

Will came to us from Mercer County. Never made it out of districts in high school but made outstanding improvement through consistent hard work... The Cougar Way. He became a 2x Scholar All American and 2x National Qualifier for the Cougars.

Excited to follow his continued success at the four year level!

03/17/2025

Congrats to our NJCAA Scholar All-Americans! Very proud of these guys for excelling on the mat and in class.

03/09/2025

The Cougars closed out a memorable season with lots to be proud of... we left it all on the mat finishing 8th place among DIII programs on the national stage, despite falling short of individual AA honors. Wins were earned by Dante Gismondi (133), Thomas Kaliamouris (149), Nick Faldetta (165), and Anthony Evangelista (197).

Retriever Dual Meet Tournament Champs 🥇
GSAC champs 🥇
Region 19 champs 🥇
9 National Qualifiers
Lifelong friendships formed

We look forward to building on the exciting momentum next season!

03/09/2025

The Cougars closed out a memorable season with lots to be proud of... we left it all on the mat finishing 8th place among DIII teams on the national stage, despite falling short of individual AA honors. Wins were earned by Dante Gismondi (133), Thomas Kaliamouris (149), Nick Faldetta (165), and Anthony Evangelista (197).

Retriever Dual Meet Tournament Champs 🥇
GSAC champs 🥇
Region 19 champs 🥇
9 National Qualifiers
Lifelong friendships formed

We look forward to building on the exciting momentum next season!

03/07/2025

Ain’t nothing left to it, but to do it!

Cougars are set for the National Championship. Wrestling starts tomorrow at 10am EST. Brackets/results can be followed on Flo Arena and live streamed on the NJCAA Network.

02/23/2025

Region 19 Champions! 🏆

Cougars qualify 9 weights for NJCAA National Championship:

District Champions:
125 Lucas Stinger
165 Nick Faldetta
197 Anthony Evangelista

Runner up:
133 Dante Gismondi

Third place:
149 Thomas Kaliamouris
285 Chris Broderick

Fourth place:
157 Jimmy Do
184 Will Chrysler

Fifth place:
141 Michael Walls

Coach Chillem named Region 19 Coach of the Year

02/09/2025

GSAC Champions! 🏆

It was a complete team effort from the Cougars knocking off Bergen 47-7 and then beating Sussex 39-5 in the final match to take home the title.

02/07/2025

The top 4 are set to battle it out for best juco in Jersey!

🗓️ 2/8
⏰ 12pm
📍 Papiano Gymnasium, Camden CC

01/30/2025

THANK YOU, SOPHOMORES 🐾 💙 and special thank you to manager Alexis Bozella 💐

Cougars defeated Northampton 37-16. We’re back in action next Saturday to host the GSAC Championship (time TBD).