[1] After Quince Orchard, he graduated from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in 2009 with his degree in psychological and brain sciences with a minor in entrepreneurship and management.
[2] Immediately following graduation, Chimera returned to his alma mater as a running backs and tight ends coach.
[4] Following the passing of Jim Margraff in 2019, Chimera was appointed interim head coach of Johns Hopkins Blue Jays football.
[1] Over his four seasons as head coach, Chimera led the Blue Jays to a 40–7 record, two Centennial Conference titles, and two NCAA DIII playoff series.
[7] He left Johns Hopkins in January 2024 to become the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the University of Pennsylvania.