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Ed DeChellis Retires After 14 Years as Navy Men’s Basketball Coach

DeChellis leaves a legacy of resilience, program growth, and institutional impact as Navy begins its search for a new head coach.

Nov 9, 2021; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Navy Midshipmen head coach Ed DeChellis gestures from the bench against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Navy coach Ed DeChellis, shown during the Patriot League Tournament championship game against American, has a 196-230 record in 14 seasons with the Mids. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
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Overview

  • Ed DeChellis announced his retirement after leading Navy to two Patriot League championship games and compiling 196 wins over 14 seasons.
  • DeChellis created the Veterans Classic, an annual basketball tournament honoring veterans and showcasing the Naval Academy's mission.
  • Despite significant health challenges, including surviving a heart attack in 2020, DeChellis continued coaching and earned Patriot League Coach of the Year honors in 2021 and 2022.
  • Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk has launched a national search for DeChellis' successor, with interim coach Jon Perry and alumni Doug Wojcik among the potential candidates.
  • DeChellis, a cancer survivor and advocate, was recognized for his fundraising efforts with the 2006 National Coaches vs. Cancer Man of the Year award.