words from Our graduated Athletes
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Testimonials
2021 CACC Rookie of the Year, 2018 and 2019 NBNO All American, All-Conference Athlete, 2022-2023 XC and TF CACC Champion
Catherine Catipay (2020)
Catipay is continuing her track career at Felician University
“Coach Angatia is one of the most passionate and diligent people I have ever worked with. He truly loves what he does and he develops his athletes from the ground up. Not only does he care about their success as an athlete but their success overall as well. Coach Kased is a motivating strength coach. He has helped me push myself to achieve things in the weight room and helped me improve my form for college lift. He is also very kind and gives supportive advice off and on the track.”
2019 NJSIAA Groups Qualifier, 5th Place Finisher at NJSIAA Sectionals, Shot Put- 29-0.5
Anita Hodge (2020)
Hodge is continued her field career at Middlesex Community College and has transferred to The University of New Haven to continue throwing
“Coach K has always pushed me to be a better athlete than I was the day before. The first time I truly enjoyed the sport was when I finally applied his advice. Even after high school he continues to coach me and guides me towards improving my throws. He always has the best interest of the athletes in mind and I’m glad to have had him mentoring me.”
2018 and 2019 NBNO All-American, 2019 NJSIAA North 2 Group 3 100m Sectional Champion
Nyah Anderson (2019)
Anderson ran at St. Francis University then transferred to Kean University to focus on her major in Early Childhood Education
“When I joined the track team in the Spring of 2016, both Coach A and Coach K took me under their wings. Coach A took care of what needed to be done on the track and Coach K took care of what needed to be done with the throwers and weight room. Both of these coaches introduced me to what I needed to push myself to the next level with my sprints. These two coaches individually taught me so much about the art of Track and Field that I will remember forever.”
NEC Top 6 Finisher in the 400IH, 2021 IC4A Qualifier, All-Division Athlete
Charles Taggart (2020)
Taggart is continuing his track career at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
“Coach A is one of the best coaches I have ever worked with. You will see drastic improvements while working with him. He is very passionate about what he does and he will always go out of his way for his athletes. He’s very easy to talk to and has such a vast range of knowledge that he is willing to share with his athletes.”
Love Run 7k Course Record Holder in Philadelphia, 5K- 15:54, and 3K Steeplechase- 9:58 despite falling twice
Brandon JarretT (2019)
Jarrett is continuing his track career at Rowan University.
“Coach A and Coach K throw some really difficult stuff at you but if you push through and trust the process you’ll come out a much better athlete than you did coming in.”
METS Conference 2018 Decathlon Champion, ASUN Conference 2019 Decathlon 3rd Place Medalist, 2020-2021 AEC Presidential Scholar-Athlete
Connor Penrod (2017)
Penrod continued his track career at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
“Coach A has always pushed me to work hard and believe in myself as an athlete. From gifting me my first pair of track spikes to seeing my potential as a leader, Coach A has greatly helped shape me into the athlete I am today. The training Coach A uses is tailored to improve the specific skills necessary as a track athlete, through work on form, speed, and endurance. And also taking the time to understand the importance of stretching, warm-ups, recovery, and cool-down. How you train is just as important as how hard you train, and Coach A has helped show me the importance of rest and listening to your body in order to help reach your best potential. Anyone who has the chance to work with Coach A and train will be in great hands.”
2016-17 METS Indoor Championships Pentathlon School Record Holder, First Female Outdoor T&F Athlete to Rank Top 8 in the Mid-Atlantic Region, 2017-18 Fordham Opener ASUN Indoor Championships Pentathlon 6th Place, 2019 METROPOLITAN OUTDOOR CHAMPS Bronze
Esther Daramola (2016)
Daramola continued her track career at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
“Coach A was not only a great coach but a great mentor. On the track, he wanted us to be our very best and asked us what goals we would like to set for ourselves. He would push us every step of the way and help us train better in plus who doesn’t love a coach that runs WITH you. He shared the importance of being an all-around athlete on and off the track which is why I was able to secure a scholarship at NJIT, a top polytechnic university. The dedication he put into me aided in my collegiate track and field career and taught me very valuable life lessons I still use today.”
Home News Tribune Indoor Track Athlete of the Year, Penn Relays 4x4 Heat Winner, Ursinus College Indoor 800m Record Holder
Brittany Gasser (2015)
Gasser continued her track career at Ursinus College
“Coach A is the definition of a role model. He is one of the most motivating and dedicated coaches I have ever had the pleasure of working with and learning from. He cares deeply for his athletes and truly advocates for them, both on and off the track. Coach A teaches proper technique and form, as well as discipline and sportsmanship. He has been a mentor since the moment I met him, as he has pushed me and supported me both academically and athletically. He has helped shape me into the athlete and person I am today. 15 years later and we still keep in touch!”
2 x NBNO All-American, U.S. #17 400IH (2018), 9 x Meet of Champs Medalist
TRINITY EASON (2020)
Eason is continuing her track career at the University of Pennsylvania
“To acknowledge Coach A as only a good coach is an understatement. Yes, he is a great coach but he is much more than that. He has been an important life mentor for me. Whenever I need life advice of any sort I can always count on him to be there and that’s what makes Coach A so special. He genuinely cares about the well-being of each and every one of his athletes. If you take the opportunity to work with Coach A I have no doubt that you will not only grow as an athlete but as a person as well! I have also been lucky enough to have Coach K as my strengthening coach during high school. Coach K will take the time to formulate workouts that work best for you. He has a personality that makes practice enjoyable. Coach A and Coach K are both very passionate about Track and Field. They will put in the effort to help you conquer your goals, all you need to do is sign up and be ready to put the work in!”
2021 Spring 3rd Place Finisher at NJACS, All-Conference Athlete
Na’im Kinsey (2019)
Kinsey is continuing his track career at Montclair State University
“During my time at Woodbridge, I became not only a better athlete but a better person. While throwing for Coach K I had learned better technique, became stronger, and was taught many valuable life lessons. He was and still is way more than a coach to me. He still helps me as I continue to traverse through the lifestyle of a college athlete with his words of wisdom. Truthfully I wouldn’t be where I am now without him.”
4x400 School Record Holder, 2018 Group 3 4x400 Sectional Champions
Donald Luxama (2019)
Luxama is continuing his track career at New Jersey City University
“Coach A was a very influential coach who focus a lot on out making sure our technique was flawless. He pushed me to become a great athlete on and off the track. With his passion for the track he helped me reach goals that I thought I would never reach. Coach K was great in the weight room he gave us killer an workouts made sure I completed my weight room workout for the day.”
Cross Country Rookie of the Year 2018, 2018 NB National Qualifier, 2019 Top 5 Finisher MAC conference 800m finals
Steven Payne (2017)
Payne contniued his track career at Eastern University
“When I came to Woodbridge high school in 2016-2017 of my junior year, Coach A welcomed me with open arms. Me being skeptical at first on how I would do at a new high school, Coach A was able to bring the best out of me every single day and my races each week can support that. My short time with Coach A I was able to complete my goal of running at New Balance Nationals, being one the very few respected athletes in New Jersey, and polished me into being ready for college.”