Tom Molony named Crimson Wave Head Wrestling Coach

WHITING, Ind. – Rick Torres, Athletic Director, is excited to hand over the reins of the Calumet College of St. Joseph wrestling program to Tom Molony. Molony comes to Whiting with a wealth of wrestling experience – ranging from youth to collegiate, spanning 30 years.

"When I began my journey in wrestling more than 30 years ago, I had no idea where it would lead. I am honored beyond words to become the new head coach at Calumet College," Molony stated. "I am excited to be part of the rich, deep history that is wrestling in the state of Indiana, specifically in the northwest region. I look forward to building this program to the potential it has always deserved to fulfill."

Most recently, Molony has been on the sidelines at Elmhurst College, serving as an assistant coach in his second of two stints with Blue Jays. During his three seasons at the NCAA Division II level, he coached four College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) champions, seven NCAA DII National Championship qualifiers and two NCAA DII All-Americans.

While serving as the Head Assistant Coach at Triton College (Ill.), Molony had the honor of coaching 15 wrestlers who advanced to the NJCAA IV National Championship, including one All-American. He also co-founded the Triton Wrestling Club.

Molony's competitive experience includes three years of Olympic Freestyle at Whiteman Air Force Base, while serving our country in the US Air Force. Prior to that, he competed at Downers Grove Community High School South.

Prior to coming to CCSJ, Molony served as the Associate Director of Military Veteran Student Services at Loyola University (Ill.). Molony holds a Bachelor's Degree in English from Northern Illinois University and an Associated Degree in General Studies from the College of DuPage.

Malony's wrestling resume also includes assistant coaching stints at numerous area high schools, including Fenwick Catholic High School (Oak Park, Illinios), Montini Catholic High School (Lombard, Illinois), St. Ignatius College Prep (Chicago), and Lane Tech High School (Chicago). He also coached for the Little Huskies and the Junk Yard Dog Freestyle and Greco Roman Wrestling Clubs.

"I believe we have an incredible opportunity here to rebuild this program by attracting disciplined student-wrestlers from around the country who want a small, private college education. A place where the academics are primary and rigorous, the wrestling is competitive with all levels of the sport in college, and preparation for life after graduation via immediate access to the world-class city of Chicago is immense," said Molony.

"I would like to thank Johnny Craig, Rick Torres, the rest of the search committee, and the CCSJ administration for endowing me with this incredible opportunity to mentor and develop our student-wrestlers' lives," added Molony. "I would also like to thank Dan Bullivant, Ed Nobiling, Scott Bayer, Michael Bukovsky, John Dziewiatkowski, Mike Powell, Harry McGinnis, Mark Groski, Neil Posmer, Tony Poro, and Steve Marianetti for their friendships, mentorships, and endless hours of discussion and support, all of which have lead me to this opportunity. Go Wave!"