Thomas Trokey or Coach Tom as he is better known, brings 30 years of coaching experience, and is entering his second season as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with the CSUSB women’s basketball team.
His experience extends from coaching elementary school teams to NCAA Division II teams and 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.
Coach Tom got his start in collegiate women’s basketball serving as an assistant coach for four years in the CCCAA, including 2012-2013 at Mira Costa College and 2013-2016 at Santa Ana College. He played an integral part in leading Santa Ana College into CCCAA postseason play in 2014-15. While at Santa Ana College he assisted in achieving a 100% graduation all three years.
He spent the 2016-17 season as an assistant coach at Concordia University in the Pac-West Conference, where he help guide the Eagles to a 10-16 record and 8-12 mark in the PacWest Conference. The team's performance improved from 2-23 the season prior. In the classroom, the team increased its grade point average from 2.5 to 3.1.
Career Highlights:
Coached Blaysen Varnadoe 2016 WBCA ALL-AMERICAN
3 All-CCCAA Conference Players,
4 Second Team All-Conference Players
2016 All-CIF Section Player of the Year,
2016 New Mexico Gatorade Player of the Year Runner-Up
2016 Player of the Year Oregon Runner-Up
2015 CCCAA Player of the Year,
17 Scholar-Athletes
Coach Tom is known for is positive attitude, high energy, and calm teaching approach to the game. His endless recruiting efforts, ability to recognize talent and build relationships instantly, is second to none.
He grew up in St. Louis, Mo. and played collegiately at Washington University in St. Louis where he received his bachelor's in business.
