
Club Directors

Al Martinez
Coaching Experience:
Over 20 years of experience with CJ Heat National, Regional, Local, and Rising Stars teams as Head Coach
CJ HEAT Middle School Fall League Coordinator and Program Director
Head Coach for CJ Heat's Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring Programs
Tournament Director and Organizer
Coached girls who have gone on to play at NCAA Division I, II and III levels
2011 – 2013 - Head Coach / Program Director of the Westfield Middle School Volleyball Program
2002 - Present - Head Coach / Program Director of the St. John The Apostle Middle School Volleyball Program in Clark
2009 - Present - Co-founder and Co-owner CENTRAL JERSEY HEAT VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport
Rutgers Certified Catholic Coaches Essentials Protecting Gods Children

Wally Rodrigues
Coaching Experience:
Coaching volleyball 1999 to present.
Currently coaching year-round through school and club teams.
18 plus years of coaching experience with a proven track record in taking teams to the height of their abilities and finishing in the top rankings in the GEVA region and at the national level
Coached girls who have gone on to play at NCAA Division I, II and III levels
2011 – 2013 - Head Coach / Program Director of the Westfield Middle School Volleyball Program
2002 - Present - Head Coach / Program Director of the ST John’s The Apostle School Volleyball Program
2009 - Co-founder and Co-owner CENTRAL JERSEY HEAT VOLLEYBALL CLUB
2009-Present: CJ HEAT Head Coach each season since the introduction of the club. Each season the teams have finished in the top of the GEVA rankings as well as coached the teams to top 3 finishes at Penn State, Top 5 at Capitol Hill and Bronze winners at NEQ.
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport
Rutgers Certified Catholic Coaches Essentials & Protecting Gods Children


Coaches

Coach Aedrick P.
Education:
Rutgers University Newark, Supply Chain Management Major
Belleville High School
Playing Background:
PhilUSA Brooklyn NAVA Volleyball Team
HUSAY Jersey City NAVA Volleyball Team
Belleville High School Boys Volleyball Team
Coaching Experience:
Volunteer High School Boy's Varsity Coach
Mentored new players at Belleville High School
Total of 7 Years of Volleyball Experience
TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS:
USAV Impact Certified USAV
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Caiden H.
Education:
CCM working towards B.S in Business
School District of the Chathams
Playing Background:
4 years at School District of the Chathams; First male student to be recruited from the high school
4 years club volleyball as a Middle and Outside Hitter
2 years Division 2
Various Adult Leagues
Coaching Experience:
Coached various teams at CJVA for 2 years
Coached Summer/Winter Clinics for 4 years
Managed JV VB for 2 years
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Emily F.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Frank C.
Education:
Playing Background:
Various Adult Leagues
Competed in USAVB Adult tournaments
Conducts/Coordinate adult leagues at CJ Heat
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach of many CJ Heat teams for two years
Head coach Summer training Program 13 and up
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Julissa C.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Liz G.
Education:
Alvernia University. B.S in Psychology, Philosophy, with a minor in English, Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Psi Chi and Athletic Honors
St. Joseph by-the-Sea
Playing Background:
3 years St. Joseph by-the-Sea Varsity Volleyball as an Outside Hitter
2 years club volleyball (CJ Heat 16s National and Staten Island Regional) as a Middle and Outside Hitter
4 years MAC III Eastern College Athletic Conference for Alvernia University as an Opposite and Defensive Specialist
Total of 10 years of playing experience
Coaching Experience:
2 years Highschool Varsity Assistant Coach
4 years Summer and Winter clinics/camps for St. Joseph by-the-Sea and Richmond County Volleyball Club
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Ronnie R.
Education:
Rutgers University
The State University of New Jersey (2021), Supply Chain Management Major
Perth Amboy High School (2017)
Playing Background:
Perth Amboy High School Boys' Volleyball Team (2015-2017)
Defensive Specialist & Setter
Adult Indoor Volleyball
Adult Beach Volleyball
Coaching Experience:
Mentored new players at Perth Amboy High School
Assistant Coach for All Seasons Girls' Summer League Team (2021)
Coach for All Seasons Youth Volleyball Summer Camp (2021)
Assistant Coach for Bahaghari NAVA Team
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Steve A.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Tori G.
Education:
Kean University, Elementary Education Major
Playing Background:
Played 4 years of high school varsity as a starter
4 years All Union County Player,
3 Years 1st team All Union County
7 Years of club volleyball experience
played for CJ Heat,
Impact Volleyball Club
4 years of club volleyball at Kean University
Coaching Experience:
Head coach for CJ Heat 6+ years at various skill level (Regional - National)
Head Coach CJ Heat summer, fall and winter programs
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Anna L.
Education:
Rutgers University (2022), Supply Chain Management & Marketing Science Majors
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (2018)
Playing Background:
Rutgers Women’s Volleyball Club (2019-2021)
Fundraising Chair (2019-2020)
CJ Heat Volleyball Club (15s, 16s, 17s)
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Volleyball Team (2014-2018)
Coaching Experience:
Coached CJ Heat 15 Orange, 14 Local, and Rising Stars
Training/Certification:
CPR Certified
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Carly R.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Emma L.
Education:
University of Hartford, Communications Advertising & Public Relations Major, Marketing Minor
Westfield High School
Playing Background:
University of Hartford Division I Women’s Volleyball Team, America East Conference
CJ Heat Volleyball Club, 14s - 18s
Westfield High School Volleyball
Atlantic Valley Volleyball Club, 16s
TCV Volleyball Club, 15s
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach at C.J. Heat Volleyball Club (2018-Present)
Assistant Coach at Kean University Women’s Volleyball Team (2022- Current)
Assistant Coach at New England Shock Volleyball Club (2016-2018)
C.J. Heat Volleyball Club Summer/Fall Programs (2014-2018)
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Gianna Z.
Education:
John F Kennedy Memorial High School, Class of 2020
Parisian Paul Mitchell Partner School for Cosmetology
Playing Background:
John F Kennedy Memorial High School Varsity Libero 2017-2020
Grass and Beach Volleyball Experience
Coaching Experience:
Head Coach at CJ Heat Volleyball Club (2024-Present)
Head Coach 14 Black
Head Coach 15 Black
Assistant Coach 16 National
Cranford 6th and 7th Grade Middle School Volleyball Coach (2024-Present)
PEAK Volleyball Assistant Coach (2025-Present)
Head Coach at Core Volleyball Club in Hillsborough (2021-2022)
16 Ruby
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Ketu P.
Education:
Rutgers University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Major, Computer Science and Mathematics Minors
Edison High School
Playing Background:
Defensive Specialist at Edison High School - (2015-2017)
Libero/Defensive Specialist at Rutgers University - (2017-2020)
VBLI Leagues (2018-2021)
AVP Leagues (2018-2021)
Coaching Experience:
Coaching and Organizing open gyms for Edison High School (2017-2020)
Rutgers University Men's Volleyball Club Team (2019-2020)
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Mike E.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Sebastian M.

Coach Sydney M.
Education:
Monmouth University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing (2018)
Mother Seton Regional High School (2014)
Playing Background:
Founder/4-year President/Captain/Starting setter of the first Monmouth University Women's Volleyball Program
Played all four years of High School at Varsity Level as starting setter, holds school record for Most Assists in a Single Game (31)
Original member of CJ Heat's "Dream Team" (2009), and have played on CJ Heat National teams for over 6 years
15+ years of playing experience, including adult indoor volleyball leagues
Coaching Experience:
Over 10 years of experience with CJ Heat National, Regional, and Rising Stars teams as both Head Coach and Assistant Coach
Head Coach for CJ Heat's Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring Programs
Tournament Director and Organizer, and volunteer referee on many occasions
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport
Rutgers Certified Catholic Coaches Essentials & Protecting Gods Children

Assistants

Coach Adrianna G.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Annalyse S.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Kayla M.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Rica M.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Amarah E.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Jess C.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport

Coach Kyla D.
Education:
Playing Background:
Coaching Experience:
Training / Certifications:
USAV Impact Certified
USAV Safe Sport


