From: TCNJ Wrestling galante3@tcnj.eduSubject: Summer Newsletter

Date: August 27, 2018 at 5:44 AMTo: Lanny lanny@wrestlingusa.com

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TCNJ WRESTLINGSummer Newsletter

Coach's NotesThis was a super special spring and summer for the program and me! On May 17thJames Goldschmidt, Kyle Cocozza, Luke Balina, and Austin Maltez graduated fromThe College. All wrestled for four years in college while earning degrees. All wereleaders in their own way on and off the mat. They will be missed around campus butthey know the door to our program is always open to them. June 1st my wife,Carissa, and I were married in Stone Harbor, NJ!! A reception at Willow CreekWinery followed with family and close friends. We had a spectacular day that willnever be forgotten. We were truly blessed as the weather forecast was calling forrain the entire week but we did not see one drop on the day of. Carissa and I arebonded for life and neither of us could be more thrilled! Our wedding hashtag wasfitting for a TCNJ employee and coach #TeamCarissaNJoe. After the wedding wetook a quick honeymoon in Fort Lauderdale because while it was wedding season itwas also wrestling camp season :) TCNJ played an excellent host to our camp againthis year as it was the 2nd year we were back on campus. We had over 500combined wrestlers, coaches, and campers at TCNJ during the last week of June.July 1st The College's 16th Present, Dr. Kate Foster, officially began her tenure atTCNJ. I could not be more excited to see her energy and expertise positive influenceour students and campus. When I first met Dr. Foster she said, "I love wrestling!" Ifyou would like to meet Dr. Foster come to a home match and she may be frontcenter in our VIP seating section! A special thank you to Dr. Barbara Gitenstein formaking TCNJ such a wonderful place to matriculate and work.You will be missed! Astransition was occurring at The College in July I switched from coaching andteaching Folkstyle wrestling to Freestyle and Greco Roman. I got to coach for TeamNew Jersey which consisted of training camps and a competition in Fargo, NorthDakota. Cadet and Junior Nationals highlight the best high school wrestlers in thecountry competing in one of the biggest tournaments in the world. It was my thirdyear coaching the team and experience is always valuable and memorable. Thisyear was truly special because I got to see National Champion and Alumni ChrisPotter in Fargo as he was coaching the Texas women's team. Coaching Team NJ ishelping me build relationships with the best coaches in the country and the bestwrestlers NJ has to offer. I can already see that the work is paying off as we arebringing in the best recruiting class, on paper, since I have been the head coach. Sixstate place winners and nine additional state qualifiers will be joining the team in the2018-2019 season. We are also returning seven regional starters, four Academic All-Americans, two National Qualifiers, and an All-American. In August things alwayslook good for the upcoming season but there is a buzz around this team right nowthat makes me believe it can all come together. The next edition of the newsletter willinclude our schedule (5 home dates), new staff announcements, and our Alumni

include our schedule (5 home dates), new staff announcements, and our Alumnievents for the year. Read & click our articles below, stay tuned for more greatinformation, and enjoy the last few weeks of summer!

Graduate Pictures

Incoming Class 2018-2019

High School Open Tournament Flyer

High School Open Tournament Registration Link

Congratulations!

On behalf of the entire TCNJ Wrestling team and community, we would like tocongratulate Coach Galante and his wife Carissa on their beautiful and special day!We wish you the most amazing future as Mr. and Mrs. and we could not be happier

for you both! Thank you for all you both do for the team!

Farewell to PresidentGitenstein...

We would like to thank President Barbara Gitenstein for an amazing 19 years ofdedication and service to The College of New Jersey. We greatly appreciate allPresident Gitenstein has done for the school and she will be missed. President

Gitenstien became president of TCNJ in 1999 and took on the title of first womanpresident of the college. Since then, she has made great contributions to the

advancement of the school. We wish her the best on a new journey of life and newexperiences and opportunities to come.

...And a Warm Welcome toIncoming President Kate

Foster!

While President Gitenstein will be missed, we are excited to introduce the new,incoming President of TCNJ, Dr. Kathryn "Kate" Foster. Originally from Verona, NJ.

Dr. Foster understands the culture and history of the school and is excited to getto know both the faculty and students in our community. As a ten season varsity

letter winner in college Dr. Foster is the perfect person to help support and developthe Athletics Department. We are looking forward to getting to know Dr. Kate Foster

and seeing all the great things she has in store for TCNJ.

Click For a Special Goodbye from our President

Click to Meet TCNJ's New President

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Michael Blanchard

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Former Trenton State/TCNJ wrestler and long time HS wrestling coach, Michaelcurrently runs a youth wrestling program in his town of Nutley, NJ. He recently

published an article in which he talks about his town, his family, and the importanceof wrestling. "We need people to understand how much better the world would be ifeveryone spent a little time on the mats!" Michael is #LionStrong! Check out the full

article below.

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Looking to promote your business to a large audience onour newsletter, website, and social media?Email galante3@tcnj.edu for more details!

Name: David Santiago, 149Year: FreshmanHigh School, State: Brick Township, NJWrestling Club: Shore Thing Major: Criminology

1990's Team of the Decade

HWTJack Withstandley, All-American

Glen Sandull, 2x NCAAChampion

3x All-American

Chris Strano

Adam Angelozzi

Click for an Interview with David Santiago

1990 Team of the Decade Winner at 118: Steve Rivera

Winner at 125/126: Anthony ConteWinner at 133/134: Vinne Santaniello

Winner at 141/142: Justin TottenWinner at 149/150: Chris PotterWinner at 157/158: Dan O'Cone

Winner at 165/167: Etienne MiszczakWinner at 174/177: Mike CruickshankWinner at 184/190: Rashone Johnson

Justin Totten

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This month, we would like to highlight TCNJ National Champ, Justin Totten! Justin recentlyrelocated to Nashville, TN in 2016 through his last company. He currently is working inMedical Device Sales for Medline Industries selling Tissue Regeneration products for

Acute and Chronic Wounds & Burns and covers the state of Tennessee along with NorthMississippi & North Alabama. Before attending TCNJ, Justin wrestled for Allentown High

School & Blair Academy.

We asked Justin a few questions about his time at TCNJ, read below for his answers!

Q: What are your best memories wrestling at TCNJ and with coach Ice?J: Coach Ice developed a great culture and team environment that made wrestling for theCollege exciting and enjoyable at the same time. The team environment also provided agreat camaraderie among teammates. Coach Ice’s stories, his old school stories alwaysmade the van ride better. Back then we did not have smart phones…LOL. I also really

enjoyed the 3 years I was a volunteer assistant for Coach Ice and the team. Including theyear that Joe Galante and Mike Guenther made the National Finals and the team placed

5th.

Q: What was the single greatest part of your time with Coach Ice and the LionsWrestling Team?

J: The sport of wrestling and my time with the team help prepare me for a corporate worldthat sometimes is a very challenging environment. I have witnessed many people try and

fail in medical device sales. Wrestling prepares you for the adversity, challenges and

provided the base to build your skills and grow in that environment.

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