THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE U

Meet the coaches, leadership, and support staff behind The U Development. Together, our team brings experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to athlete development.

⸻ OUR FOUNDERS

WHERE IT ALL STARTED

The U was founded on a shared vision of bringing together baseball and softball training, strength and conditioning, and movement-based development in one facility.

Blake Trahan

FOUNDER & OWNER

Neggeste Trahan

CO-FOUNDER & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

⸻ ON THE FIELD

THE COACHING TEAM

Our coaches bring firsthand playing experience and technical knowledge to baseball and softball instruction, with an emphasis on movement, skill development, and individual progress.

Blake Trahan

Director of Baseball Development

Justin Schrader

Pitching Performance Coach

Mary Wicke

Softball Coach

⸻ OUR SUPPORT TEAM

OPERATIONS & SUPPORT TEAM

Our administrative, financial, and marketing staff works behind the scenes to manage daily operations, coordinate schedules, support client communication, and keep The U running efficiently.

Jhona de Belen

Executive & Operations Assistant

Ma. Bernadette Dupaya

Financial Assistant

Estefania Santacoloma

Social Media Manager

Your goals bring you here. Your work takes you further.

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