Farewell to CJ and Brad

PowerZone will be hosting a “Goodbye to CJ and Brad” get-together on Wednesday, Sept. 3 during Open Gym (8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.).

Both CJ (sales in Monmouth and Ocean counties) and Brad (assistant coach for the Rutgers Newark men’s team) are moving on to other jobs. CJ had worked at PowerZone and with the Allegro club teams for four years. Brad had been at PowerZone for over a year.

Refreshments will be served at the farewell.

Here’s a note from CJ:

PZ,

Over the past 4 years I have gotten to know the PowerZone community very well. Our introductions came from playing, coaching or just some casual vball talk around the gym. From gold members to one-day players I have enjoyed meeting you all. We have shared some memories through the fun pick up games, intense league matches, competitive tournaments and tiring adult camps . I am very happy with the dedication we all have to our sport and I have always enjoyed the personalities that come with it. Now it is time for me to say farewell.

This was my final week as a PowerZone employee. I will be pursuing a sales career in Central Jersey that I am very excited about. Although my territory will be Monmouth County and Ocean County forcing me to move down south, I still plan on making a pick up appearance every so often.

If there is one thing that I have taken from my experiences here at PowerZone it would have to be the value of giving. I think we are all entitled to share with those who are willing to accept. During my tenure at PowerZone I have been lucky enough to coach for Allegro Volleyball Club and learn this value of giving first hand. I have seen my players grow and mature as young adults as they leave high school and enter college. They have all worked hard on the courts at practice and gave me their very best at tournament. It gives me great pleasure to know that they will take a little bit of Coach CJ along with them as they journey through life. We all have something great to share with a neighbor and should never hold back on the gifts of knowledge … or food. Unfortunately, my new position will not allow me to coach next year. To satisfy my volleyball urge I will continue my indoor career and maybe begin a beach career as well … however that hasn’t gone well in previous attempts. It would be next to impossible for me to completely leave the game. I hope you all continue to play the sport we love and keep supporting PowerZone because it is one of the few places that we can call our own. Best wishes and I look forward to see you soon!

CJ Pinkney