about us!
CJ HEAT (Central Jersey Heat) is a volleyball club originating in Westfield, NJ, and is now serving many counties throughout the state of New Jersey. It was formed by Al Martinez and Wally Rodrigues in 2009 for the purpose of exposing more athletes in the north east to the sport of volleyball. CJ Heat is currently a Boys and Girls volleyball club with programs from developmental to competitive for ages 5 – 18.
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Tournaments:
Our athletes (ages 12 and up) participate in competitive tournaments sponsored by USA Volleyball and Amateur Athletic Union of the USA (AAU).
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These tournaments are located within the tri-state region.
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Boys Club season runs from October to March.
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Girls Club season runs from December to June.
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What We Offer:
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Experienced and successful coaching
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Established programs
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Team unity
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Club environment
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USA and AAU sponsored tournaments
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and much more!
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Goals:
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Our goal is to help young athletes improve and or refine their skills.
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For ages 8 - 10, we begin their fundamental skills and nurture their interest in the game.
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For ages 10 - 14, we prepare and give them the tools (knowledge and skills) to compete at High School levels.
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For ages 15 - 18, we prepare them for college recruiting and refine their skill sets.
From fundamental volleyball techniques to complex rotations and skills, we will work with your athlete to help them improve.
Website:
Our website is our primary source for providing you with news, information, and events about our organization. Here, you will find team information, practice schedules, tournaments, highlights, pictures, directions to tournament locations, and much, much, more.
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Coaching:
As our coaching staff continues to grow in numbers as well as talent. We are very proud to say that we provide our members with an excellent coaching staff. All of our coaches have many years of experience coaching and/or playing at collegiate levels. They have experience with young athletes from elementary to college level.
Facility:
This newly renovated facility offers state of the art equipment, two full-size volleyball courts, a clean, warm and safe environment, and it is centrally located in the town of South Plainfield, NJ. This facility is easily accessible and is minutes from many major roadways/highways.