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CJ Leighton
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CJ Leighton
@cj_leighton
Lexington, KY
Born September 29
Joined May 2013
- As I go through Sept. 1 for the first time as a coach, I wanted to share one thing I’m certain of that will never change for PSAs - PEOPLE MATTER. The logo on your chest only goes so far. Find a school; a HOME you can come back to no matter where life takes you, forever.
- Lost in all of this madness is our coaches, particularly @UKCoachLawson. No one understands how much time and effort she puts into the program day in and day out. She’s the heart of the team and deserves all the praise in the world for how she’s handled the past few days #WeAreUK
00:00 - @UKsoftball is gearing up for season, which means it’s time again to nearly lose my ability to have children… thanks @kswaggyyyy 🥴
00:00 - Overjoyed, excited and thankful to be alongside my people in Columbia. Spending the last few years with them have been the most rewarding of my young career and I can’t wait for what’s ahead. Ready to get to work & bring this program to the top of the SEC! #ForeverToThee 🤙🏼❤️Coach @ashleychastain has finalized her coaching staff. 𝓦𝓮𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓗𝓸𝓶𝓮 @KatieRBrowder, @jodydavidson, @cj_leighton, and Sidney Kane! 📰 bit.ly/4c18BLJ #Gamecocks🤙
- Out of words, thoughts & emotions after that 4-hour, 10 inning marathon… But the one thing that won’t leave me is how unbelievably proud I am of this group. Gritty, tough & complete team effort by the whole squad. 💚 Back at it tomorrow - ready for round 2!! #ALLIN4CLT
- gonna brag on myself for a quick sec - I got accepted into grad school this morning!!
GIF - the greatest joy of my life has been being a part of @UKsoftball. there is no other place I would’ve rather spent 5 years of my life. to the girls, the staff, and everyone else involved with UKSB in my time at Kentucky, THANK YOU - especially the #BBN! forever #GoCats 💙Our season ends in Blacksburg. Thanks for fighting with us all season long. We'll see you in 2023. #WeAreUK x #BeTheStandard
- Cool #SoftballWorld moment for me - got to spend a few hours this morning out recruiting with @robynleightonn at the same fields I used to watch her play at growing up. So lucky and so thankful to have a sister, best friend and colleague all wrapped up into one.
- Different colors for me this time around.. but still just as lucky & blessed to spend time recruiting with @robynleightonn in our home state. The sport of softball has taken the two of us all over the country, but to be back in Colorado together is so special. So thankful! ❤️
- SO excited to down to Charlotte and get to work with this group. @CharlotteSB is about to do some BIG things and I’m very lucky to be a part of it! GO NINERS ⛏️ #GoldStandardSoftball is excited to welcome C.J. Leighton as the newest member of our staff!! charlotte49ers.com/news/2022/8/3/…
- After some reflection post Opening Weekend, it’s clear that win or loss, this team has so much genuine happiness and appreciation for each other. Just a few of many moments these past few days where ear to ear smiles flood The Sue. Can’t wait for the road ahead ⛏️🤙🏼 #ALLIN4CLT
- Feeling an extra level of appreciation, love & excitement for @CharlotteSB today. In one week we get to begin writing the first of many chapters in the ‘23-24 team’s book, and I cannot wait for the road ahead. SO pumped to get everyone back for what will be a record setting year!
- As the resident Niner with the longest arms, I get the pleasure of taking @CharlotteSB 0.5s. My heart is so full with these people & who they are - such a selfless, loving group that doesn’t have to, they GET to. Stacking days so high right now & it will only continue. 💚
