24-25 NJC 8U BRONZE
24-25 NJC 8U BRONZE
Manager: Jill Laverty
League: NJYHL
Tournaments/Showcases:
AAHA 8U Jamboree – Wayne, NJ (September 21-22, 2024)
Avalanche Xpress Outdoor Classic Series – York, PA (December 13-15, 2024)
Bethlehem Steel City Shootout – Bethlehem, PA (January 18-20, 2025)
Capital Showdown – Laurel, MD (March 14-16, 2025)
MEET THE COACHES
Experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for athlete growth and development.
JOHN SABO
HEAD COACH
CEP Level 1
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
Playing Experience:
- Worcester Ice Cates (AHL)
- Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (ECHL)
- Boston University (NCAA D1)
- USA World Jr Team (2000, 2001)
- USA World U18 Team (1999)
- USA NTDP (USHL/NAHL)
- Cushing Academy
John Sabo began playing youth hockey in New Jersey. He progressed through every level of hockey from prep school to the professional level.
Coach Sabo was a talented prospect in the USA Development program and played for legendary BU coach, Jack Parker.
JUSTIN KLUG
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 1
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
Playing Experience:
- Minnesota Youth Ice Hockey
- Texas Youth Ice Hockey
- Roller Hockey
Justin Klug began playing youth (and pond) hockey in Minnesota. He continued playing on various youth teams in Minnesota and Texas through high school. Justin also actively played competitive roller hockey through high school, including winning back-to-back national championships.
CJ GENSHEIMER
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 2
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- Randolph Rams (MCYHL)
Charles J (CJ) Gensheimer enters his 5th year coaching youth hockey in addition to multiple other 10U youth sports in Northern NJ.
Coach Gensheimer believes in creating a positive learning environment that empowers young players to have fun, try their best, grow confidence and develop skills by learning through experience with interesting & exciting age specific game based activities.
JEFF MUELLER
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 1
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- Morristown American Little League
- Morris United Soccer
Playing Experience:
- Rhodes College Baseball (NCAA D3)
- HS Hockey & Baseball
Jeff Mueller played high school hockey and baseball in St. Louis, MO. He pitched in the Missouri class 3 high school state championship game as a senior. He played baseball at Rhodes College in Tennessee where the team was ranked in the top 25 nationally. He currently plays men's league hockey in Morris County and enjoys watching his 3 sons develop a love for hockey and sports generally.
Coach Mueller's goal is to help players get better while also making friends and having fun along the way. Cultivating hockey skills in an atmosphere of fun, inclusion and development. He aims t see each player develop and learn the game throughout the season and help to identify each players strengths and opportunities for improvement.