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Outsiders Wrestling Club
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Outsiders Wrestling Club

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About

Outsiders Wrestling Club in Newark, NJ offers training in MMA and wrestling under a coaching staff with impressive credentials. The team includes owner and head coach Anthony Messina, along with coaches like Anthony Cefolo, a two-time NJ State Champion and five-time Fargo All-American, and Cory Cooperman, a three-time EIWA Champion and three-time NCAA All-American. This technical expertise is paired with a coaching philosophy that emphasizes both athletic development and character building, creating a structured yet supportive environment for athletes of all levels.

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Members consistently praise the club's family-like atmosphere where every athlete feels welcomed and supported. They highlight the coaches' ability to balance tough, disciplined training with genuine mentorship that focuses on character development as much as wrestling skills. Specific coaches like Anthony Messina, Cory Cooperman, and Luke Stefanacci receive frequent mention for their technical expertise, motivational approach, and ability to engage younger athletes. Reviewers note that the big brother system where older athletes help coach newcomers creates an environment where no one is left behind, and they appreciate how the coaches make training fun while pushing athletes to reach their full potential.

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Christopher Chen

5 months ago

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It started with just a few “drop ins” but quickly turned into a second home for my son. He looks forward to every practice and has grown tremendously since joining the club. Coach Messina and Coach Coop are truly two of the best. They genuinely care about every kid’s development on and off the mat. Every person that walks through the door gets treated like family. My son looks up to the older kids at the club, especially Coach Messina’s and Coach Coop’s boys. They have a way of making sure the younger kids all feel special and it doesn’t go unnoticed. If you or your kid cares about the sport, The Outsiders Wrestling Club is where you want to be.

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robert piper

5 months ago

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Outsiders Wrestling Club delivers an incredible balance of tough, disciplined training and genuine mentorship. The coaches truly care about every athlete’s growth—both on and off the mat. They push the kids to reach their full potential while keeping the atmosphere fun, motivating, and family-like. You can tell they’re passionate about building character and confidence, not just wrestling skills. Highly recommend this club to anyone serious about improving and being part of a winning culture!

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Brian Carr

a month ago

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Coach Messina and Coach Luke have helped my boys find a love for the sport while pushing them physically and mentally. Their technical knowledge of the sport is second to none and the proof is in the results. They understand how to motivate and have a good laugh at the same time while never losing site that a sport like this is a marathon, not a sprint. My boys love it here.

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Anthony Marinello

5 months ago

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The club is amazing. Coach Anthony and Coop are the best. Coach Anthony draws the younger kids in and they keep their complete focus and attention on him. I don’t know how he does it. He’s like the child whisperer. My son has improved so much after switching clubs to the outsiders and it is a very family oriented place where no kid is left behind and they have a big brother approach where the older kids help coach the little guys. I am only speaking from a little guy standpoint, but watching the high school and middle school kids practice is super intense as well. 1000% recommend!!!

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Benjamin Chacko

5 months ago

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OWC is an amazing club for my two boys to grow both in wrestling and character. They enjoy the camaraderie and the training. Thank you coach Anthony and team!

Contact

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733 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936, USA

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Anthony Messina

Owner/Head Coach

'Coach Ant' has been coaching since age 18. Focuses on youth development and has coached national dual teams.

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Anthony Cefolo

Coach

2x NJ State Champion, 5x Fargo All-American

3x NJ finalist, 2x NJ Champion, 5x Fargo All-American. Wrestled at Rider University; placed at EWL Championships.

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Cory Cooperman

Coach

3x EIWA Champion, 3x NCAA All-American

Cory 'Coop' Cooperman. Former assistant coach at Cornell, Rutgers, and Illinois. Former head coach of the New York Regional Training Center.

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Luke Stefanacci

Coach

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D-Rod

Coach

'SQUEEZE' coach known for passionate coaching and cheering from across the gym.