Trevontae Hights
Yoakum,TX
Summary
Player-development focused football coach with Division I and professional experience. Background in skill development, film study, practice organization, and strength training. Known for building strong relationships with athletes, reinforcing accountability, and contributing to positive program culture through disciplined preparation and consistent standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Athlete
National Football League Inc.
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Trained in a professional environment with elite athletes and coaches
- Gained exposure to advanced playbooks, terminology, and preparation habits
- Learned professional standards of accountability, film study, and practice execution
NCAA Division 1-Student Athlete (Team Captain)
Texas Christian University
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Competed as a Division I wide receiver in a Power Five program
- Executed rules and policies governed by the NCAA, Big 12, and TCU
- Committed over 55hrs per week to training, studying playbook, watching film while also fulfilling my role as a full time student
- Collaborated with coaching staff regularly to increase cohesiveness of the team
- Communicated with teammates in decision making in order to ensure their voices were heard
- Led tours of athletic facilities to prospective student-athletes and their families.
- Served as team captain at the Division I level
- Collaborated closely with position coaches and coordinators
- Participated in advanced film breakdown and game-planning
- Experienced Big 12 practice structure, meetings, and accountability standards
- Mentored younger players within the program
Teacher/Assistant Coach
Yoakum Independent School District
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Coached skill development, discipline, and accountability for student-athletes
- Assisted with practice planning, drill design, and daily operations
- Emphasized fundamentals, effort, and mental toughness
- Mentored athletes on leadership, academics, and goal setting
- Supported program culture and team standards
- Coached and developed a 4-star wide receiver, emphasizing advanced route running, releases, and competitive fundamentals
- Reinforced playbook understanding, alignment, and assignment discipline
Teacher/ Assistant Coach
Cuero ISD
05.2024 - Current
- Coached Wide Recievers
- Coached and developed a wide receiver who recorded 1,600+ receiving yards, broke multiple school records, and finished top 10 in the state in receiving touchdowns
- Developed a second wide receiver who finished within 20 yards of 1,000 receiving yards
- Position group accolades included Wide Receiver of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors
- Taught fundamentals including stance, release, route running, catching mechanics, and perimeter blocking
- Assisted with daily practice organization and drill progression
- Emphasized accountability, effort, and discipline within position group
- Mentored student-athletes on leadership, academics, and character
- Assisted with film study and opponent breakdown and is actively involved in coordination of the pass game
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX06.2019
Skills
- Wide Receiver skill development
- Film study and opponent breakdown
- Practice planning and drill execution
- Player evaluation and development
- Strength & conditioning fundamentals
- Accountability and mentorship
- Program culture and standards
- Football technology and organization
Timeline
Teacher/ Assistant Coach
Cuero ISD
05.2024 - Current
Teacher/Assistant Coach
Yoakum Independent School District
08.2021 - 05.2024
Professional Athlete
National Football League Inc.
04.2020 - 12.2020
NCAA Division 1-Student Athlete (Team Captain)
Texas Christian University
06.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Texas Christian University