Meet The TRP Team

FOUNDER / CEO / HUMAN PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR / CO-FOUNDER OF GET FAST 

Coach Hodges is a local small-town coach with big-league experience who made the intentional decision to bring elite-level performance training back to the Coulee Region. He is the Co-Owner and Director of Human Performance at Three Rivers Performance in La Crosse, WI, where he leads athlete development, coaches education, and long-term performance systems.

Eddie’s background spans high school, collegiate, professional, and private-sector performance environments. His coaching philosophy blends speed development, strength training, and human movement with real-world application — bridging the gap between high-level sport science and practical coaching.

Career Highlights:

- Head Strength & Conditioning Coach – Caledonia High School, contributing to multiple state football championships (2010–2012, 2015–2019); continues to consult with the athletic program

- Head Strength & Speed Coach – Winona State Football, overseeing performance development for collegiate athletes

- Human Performance Coach – San Francisco 49ers (2016 season)

- Human Performance Coach – Private Facility in Arizona, training NFL and elite-level athletes

- Co-Founder – Lifestyle Fitness (2015) in Caledonia, MN

- Co-Founder of GET FAST, a speed education and certification system for coaches and athletes

Eddie’s mission is simple: develop faster, stronger, more resilient athletes while building coaches and systems that last — all without losing the human side of performance.

CO-OWNER / DIRECTOER OF OPERATIONS / SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH

Coach Peckham is the director of ops and lead performance coach at Three Rivers Performance with extensive experience working with athletes across multiple sports and competitive levels. He brings a unique blend of coaching expertise and business operations insight, adding value both on the training floor and behind the scenes.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse with a degree in Recreation Management, Aaron has spent over nine years coaching football, wrestling, and track & field. His background includes both the education system and high-level competitive environments, allowing him to connect with athletes while maintaining structure, accountability, and long-term development.

Career Highlights:

- Former Physical Education Teacher – Aquinas High School

- Assistant Football Coach – La Crosse Aquinas, contributing to the 2021 WIAA Division 5 State Championship

- Running Backs Coach – Winona State University, part of the 2022 NSIC South Championship staff

- Over 9 years of multi-sport coaching experience across scholastic and collegiate levels

Aaron’s coaching philosophy centers on developing disciplined, resilient athletes while building systems that support performance, consistency, and growth for both athletes and the organization as a whole.

HEAD SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH / FACILITY MANAGER

Sebastian graduated from University of La Crosse in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. 

During his time at UWL Sebastian Interned at the Sports Performance Center helping

train the wrestling and track teams. Additionally, he worked as a personal trainer at the YMCA

where he gained experience working with different age groups and special populations. 

One of his favorite experiences was working as a head instructor for the Live Strong Program, helping cancer patients and survivors build back their strength and stamina.

Seb believes that the process of getting strong and athletic should be something we look

forward to. Whether it’s making a program specific to a sport or creating something sustainable

for a busy lifestyle the key is that you enjoy the process because if you like it, you’ll stick to it.

He continues to coach and train clients with this philosophy with the end goal improving

performance and cultivating a healthier lifestyle.

- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise & Sports Science

- Jiu Jitsu competitor at Iron Works Driftless / Flow Jiu Jitsu

SPEED SPECIALIST / FOUNDER OF GETFAST

Dillon has a reputation for breaking the age-old adage of “You can’t teach speed”. Whether it’s working with 1st graders on the basic fundamentals of movement or helping pro prospects get ready for their combine 40-yard dash, Dillon uses simple, straightforward coaching, backed by science, to help you get faster in all directions for any sport. Looking at his background:

- Started as a true freshman as a Cornerback for #1 ranked D2 Football team in the nation

University of Minnesota Duluth

- Earned his Undergraduate degree in Physical Education from Winona State University 

-Completed a master's degree in physical education from University of Wisconsin La Crosse

-Completed a doctor's degree in education from Winona State University

- 8 yrs coaching Track Sprinters

- 4 yrs coaching H.S. Football 

SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH / SPEED SPECIALIST

Jonathan Jones is a performance coach at Three Rivers Performance with a deep background in speed development, strength training, and performance analytics. He is Get Fast Certified and USA Weightlifting Level 1, bringing a strong blend of sprint mechanics, Olympic lifting, and data-driven coaching to every athlete he works with.

A former track athlete and current weightlifting athlete and coach, he has experience coaching powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, pole vaulting, and strength & conditioning across multiple age groups and performance levels. 

Jonathan’s passion lies in performance data and analytics, using objective metrics to guide training decisions, refine speed mechanics, and help athletes move faster, stronger, and more efficiently.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH / SCHOOL COACH

 Zack Gilbertson is a performance coach at Three Rivers Performance and a Galesville native with deep ties to the local athletic community. A former student at Winona State University, Zack completed his strength and conditioning internship at TRP before continuing to build his coaching experience in the private sector.

After working as a coach at Unity Fitness, Zack returned to Three Rivers Performance, where he now coach's athletes at Central High School and trains athletes and adults at the TRP facility. His coaching approach emphasizes strong fundamentals, consistent effort, and long-term development.

Zack is passionate about continuing to learn, growing as a coach, and helping local athletes and adults reach their highest potential through structured, intentional training.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH / SCHOOL COACH

Damien Lee is a Sports Performance Coach at Three Rivers Performance who began his journey with TRP as an intern and earned a promotion through his commitment, work ethic, and coaching ability. He primarily works alongside Coach Hodges at Aquinas High School, helping develop athletes through structured, performance-driven training.

Damien holds his NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential and is Get Fast Certified, giving him a strong foundation in strength training, speed development, and movement efficiency. His coaching style focuses on teaching proper mechanics, building confidence, and developing athletes for long-term success.

Damien is passionate about continued learning and helping athletes improve performance both in and out of the weight room.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH / SCHOOL COACH

Alexis is a performance coach at Three Rivers Performance with a strong academic foundation in human movement and athlete development. She graduated from UW–Eau Claire with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at UW–La Crosse.

Alexis has a passion for coaching younger athletes, especially girls, and takes pride in helping them build confidence, strength, and competence in the weight room. 

Her coaching style emphasizes proper movement, encouragement, and creating a positive training environment that supports long-term development.

Outside of coaching, Alexis enjoys strength training, cooking new recipes, reading, and going on walks with her fiancée. You’ll often find her in the early mornings lifting at TRP, with the rest of her free time dedicated to her graduate studies.

CERTIFIED GYM DOG / CHIEF MOTIVATION OFFICER 

River is the official mascot of Three Rivers Performance. She’s a charcoal Labrador with a strong presence and an even stronger sense of accountability. When Coach Hodges is in the building, River will be too - greeting members, supervising sessions, and making sure everyone shows up ready to work.

During workouts, you’ll find River cheering you on, quietly observing from afar, or catching up on rest upstairs in the office (her favorite spot). 

Outside the gym, she enjoys hikes at local parks or walks around downtown La Crosse, stopping by local businesses and soaking in the community.

Make sure you say hi when you’re in and if you have a treat, you’ll instantly become her favorite.