Tom Trokey

Thomas Trokey or Coach Tom as he is better known brings 30 years of coaching experience. His experience extends from coaching elementary school teams to D2 level teams to coaching 17u travel teams. His camp experience is extensive as well, working with ESPN, Baylor University, Mercadel Academy Camps and as a skill and talent evaluator for ScoutsFocus.

His focus sport is basketball, with an energetic coaching philosophy and style that applies to all sports and life. Coach Tom is known for his positive attitude, high energy, and calm teaching approach to sports. His whisper criticism shout praise approach has proven to increase confidence and belief in oneself. He often points to his head and says “If this thing is messed up this thing does not know what to do” (pointing to his body), with a WE over Me approach.

His training and coaching focus on mastering the fundamentals while learning how to control your mind. With a SUCCESS IS MADE IN CANS NOT CAN’TS encouragement, a YOU CAN MESSAGE!

He often compares what is happening in sports to real life.

Coach Tom grew up in St. Louis, MO, and played collegiately at Washington University in St. Louis where he received his bachelor's in business.

Coach Tom is married to Sarah Smith who is a chef/culinary teacher at Serra Continuation High School. They have enjoyed hosting over 60 International students from across the world in their Mission Viejo home and now are enjoying life on the Central Coast.