COACH TRE

About

My name is Tre! I am from NY. I am the father of two little humans. I do photography, play video games with my friends, have been in coaching for over 10 years!

What inspires you? What gets you going?

What inspires me is the goals of these athletes that they set for themselves Watching them put that work in makes it so dang fun to coach them.

How did you get into coaching?

I got into coaching by watching how my teammates felt & enjoyed coming into the gym.

What is your favorite part about coaching?

The journey. Watching athlete slowly grasp the concept of a skill is unrivaled to me.

How do you foster a sense of trust between you and your athletes?

I try to just become homies with my athletes. Whether it is a secret handshake, roasting them, or even showing off my better dance moves, it is all about them having fun while they are there!

What are some key takeaways you had from watching/coaching routines last season?

The key thing I see is this, STANDARD. The teams that I have seen that consistently look good, place well and usually win have a standard that they haven't deviated from and it shows when they hit the stage.

What advice would you give teams looking to hit routines this year?

Simple. Technique, technique, technique. You hear it all the time, but it is the truth. Take your time and understand the routine. Go section by section.

Coaches—record and see if there is anything you can suggest to help an athlete do their routine better.

Athletes—ASK QUESTIONS!!! I’d rather you talk my ear off than to see you run around like your head chopped off.

Are there any specific conditioning or training programs you recommend for athletes to prepare for the season (ex cardio, strength)?

I try to suggest them go run to build up their cardio, or rep out the skills that they would be doing in a routine. I should probably start learning more ways to help strengthen athletes pre, during, and postseason!

How do you approach skill development for an athlete that is on a team where they need to throw a skill that they currently do not have?

I will say this, if they do not have the skill- there is a conversation that needs to be had. If you have level 3 tumbling, put on a level 4 team that could put so much stress on an athlete and halt progression. Now if they are on the team not doing that skill, I would suggest some extra lessons or a little more attention to get said athlete up to speed or even progress them from where they started.

How do you guide athletes through walking the line between pushing their boundaries and going too far (mental blocks)?

Well it starts by learning the athletes themselves honestly. It is not a one-size-fits-all, some need the “coddling” coaching and others need the “bring the hammer down”. As far as getting scared when they tumble, it's usually a sign they don't understand how the skill works, which means they need more drills and reps!

Thank you Tre for your time and wonderful insight!