Coach Tom Chea

2010 USAT Coach of the year

Tom Chea was selected by coach Juan Moreno as one of six regional coaches for the Peak Performance National Team

MARTIAL ARTS BACKGROUND:

Born in Cambodia and raised in America, Chea started training in the martial arts at the age of 9.  His Taekwondo training began in 1987, and he competed in Olympic-style sparring from 1989-1997. 

Coach Chea currently holds the rank of 4th Dan black belt.

ATHLETIC CAREER:

1996 US. Open --- Gold                                               

1997 Pan American open - Gold

1996 Canadian Open - Silver

1994 US Cup team member

1995-1999 Cha’s International Game - Gold

1994-1995 Brandies University Game - Gold

1995 North American Elite - Gold

5 Times US. Cup Champion

8 Times New England Champion

8 Times State Champion

COACHING CAREER:

1994-1997 : As Head Instructor at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, MA, provided Taekwondo instruction to military personnel.

1997-1998 : As Head Instructor for the Massachusetts Governors Alliance Against Drugs , provided martial arts training to at risk children

1998 – 2004 : Head Instructor of Chea’s X-Treme Taekwondo

2005 - Present: Head Coach for the Peak Performance Team of New Engalnd and Head Instructor for Advanced Taekwondo Systems (Warwick, Rhode Island)

Coach Chea has produced numerous State, Regional and National Champions in both the junior and senior divisions.

Coach Scot Snow

Virginia

Coach Snow is the Current Virginia

State Coach with years of experience

Coach Timothy Tocco

New York

Master Tocco began his Martial Arts training in 1988 at the age of 6.  Master Tocco has trained under 8th Dan Grand Master Les Zampino for 22 years.  Along with Master Zampino, Master Tocco has trained with some of the best black belts in the Capital District including, 7th Dan Master Micheal Friello, 6th Dan Master Michelle Smith, 6th Dan Master Joe Hasan, and 5th Dan Master Michael Harper. 

Master Tocco currently holds the rank of 5th Dan and continues to train under Master Zampino.  Master Tocco has been coaching and teaching Taekwondo for the past 12 years, including several AAU National Champions and AAU National Team Members. 

Below are some of the numerous honors Master Tocco has earned throughout his Martial Art career.

Competitive

AAU National Championship

Gold Medal Forms

1992, 1994, 1995, 1996

Gold Medal Olympic Sparring

1995, 1996, 1998, 2000

AAU Junior Olympic Championship

Gold Medal Forms

1992, 1993, 1995, 1996

Gold Medal Olympic Sparring

1996, 1997, 1998

MMA 2008 Fall Brawl Lightweight Champion

Fighter of the Night

US Cup

1996 Gold Medal

1998 Silver Medal

Non-Competitive

AAU Certified B Official

Certified American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor

AAU Certified Coach

USAT Certified Coach

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

*NEW YORK COACH FOR NORTHEAST REGIONAL PEAK PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

* AAU NATIONAL CADET TEAM MEMBER SOPHIA GRECO

*AAU NATIONAL SENIOR B TEAM MEMBER KYLE PHILLIPS

*2 2010 AAU TEAM TRIAL PARTICIPANTS