Philadelphia, PA - The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) is proud to announce that CJ Composto will join the organization as a Senior Resident Athlete following his graduation from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2026.

Composto leaves Penn as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in program history, earning NCAA Division 1 All-American honors three times for the Quakers. Known for his consistency, toughness, and high-level performance on the national stage, he has been a cornerstone of Penn Wrestling throughout his collegiate career.

"I'm very excited to join the PRTC as a full time senior level athlete," says Composto. "The community of people involved with the Philly Wrestling Ecosystem, from coaches to athletes to fans, is something I want to be a part of. I dreamed of becoming a professional athlete from the moment I committed to the University of Pennsylvania when Coach Reina first showed me the vision for Penn Wrestling and the PRTC. The opportunity to live out that dream is now a reality."

On the international level, Composto has already demonstrated his ability to compete among the best in the world. In 2025, he captured a gold medal while representing Team USA at the U23 Pan American Championships. Later that year, he was selected to represent the United States in a high-profile dual meet against Russia in Budapest, Hungary as part of the the Professional Wrestling League, further solidifying his standing as a rising force in international freestyle wrestling. 

At the PRTC, Composto will compete at 65kg and continue his development with the goal of representing the United States at the highest levels of international competition.

"CJ is an amazing athlete and an incredible person," says PRTC President Nick Matteo. "Throughout his time at Penn, CJ consistently rose to the occasion when the lights were the brightest and the pressure was the highest. We are ecstatic to announce CJ will be continuing his competitive career as a senior level athlete at the PRTC and believe the sky's the limit for CJ."

Composto's addition strengthens an already competitive PRTC roster and reflects the organization's continued commitment to developing world-class athletes both on and off the mat.

"This is an opportunity I do not take lightly," Composto says. "I'm looking forward to getting to work every day with my brothers to become the best version of myself."