Down the Line with Head Coach CJ Werneke
Sep 27 | Women's Volleyball
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (September 28, 2011) - With BIG EAST action opening up last weekend, "Down the Line" returns to feature head coach CJ Werneke. Coach Werneke is in his fourth season at the helm of the program.
Hometown: Washington, N.J.
High School: Centerville High School in Centerville, Ohio
Major: Social Science Education
Favorite Athlete: Tony Dorsett
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Movies: Original Star Wars Series and Jaws
Favorite TV Shows: Cosby Show and American Idol
Favorite Foods: Anything Asian and Steak
Favorite Song Right Now: "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not" by Thompson Square
The farthest places from home I've been are Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand) and Dubai/Maldives…
My favorite memory coaching volleyball is winning our first championship at Fairfield…
I came to coach at Rutgers over other schools because I believe in the opportunities that Rutgers can give student-athletes academically and athletically. I also loved the location of the school along with the competitive nature of the BIG EAST Conference…
When I was little, I always wanted to be an astronaut…
My favorite thing about being part of the Rutgers family is the challenges that each season brings and seeing the development of our players as students, athletes and most importantly as people…
The most influential person in my life is my wife…
No one can believe that I lived in Guam…
My favorite midnight snack is Doritos…
An artist no one would believe I have on my iPod is Nora Jones…
If I could spend a day with anyone in history, it would be George Washington…
If you walked into my bedroom, the first thing you would notice is the BIG BIG King Sized Bed…
If I could eat one meal for the rest of my life, it would be Koren BBQ…
A pre-match ritual of mine is to grab a snack and go over the game plan…
I hate to admit it, but I love Krispy Kreme Doughnuts…
If I could live anywhere in the world it would be Singapore…
To me, being a Scarlet Knight means being a family that is invested in each other…
A secret talent of mine is I used to play the harmonica…
My nickname is BONES…
My goal for the 2011 season is to make the BIG EAST Tournament…
