Building Athletes, One Rep at a Time.
Trevor Cyr is the founder and head coach of TCT Gym (Take Control Training) in Oshawa, Ontario, and the developer of the TCT Gym app.
From Injury to Impact
In 2014, Trevor was a competitive athlete with big ambitions, until a career-ending injury changed everything. What started as a devastating setback became the catalyst for TCT Gym. During his own recovery, Trevor discovered a gap in athletic training: too many athletes were stuck in big-box gyms with little attention, generic programs, and no real coaching. He knew there was a better way.
In 2017, Trevor founded Take Control Training with a simple mission: give athletes the professional coaching and personalized attention they deserve. Starting with just a handful of athletes in a rented space, Trevor built TCT on three principles: small groups (max 10 athletes), every session programmed in advance (not improvised), and the founder coaching every class (not a rotating staff).
Ten years later, TCT has trained over 1000 athletes, delivered 12,450+ classes, and helped athletes break 4,200+ personal records. Athletes and parents trust Trevor because he cares as much about character development as he does about speed and strength. From AAA hockey players to recreational multi-sport athletes, every athlete gets the same attention and expertise.
Today, Trevor coaches every single class himself. He knows every athlete's name, their goals, their limitations, and what motivates them. TCT isn't a franchise or a chain. It's Trevor's life's work. And he's just getting started.
"I built TCT to be the place I wish I had when I was training. Small groups. Real coaching. Measurable results. No BS."
- Trevor Cyr, Founder & Head Coach
The 5 Pillars of TCT Training
Every session, every program, every interaction is built on these principles.
Max 10 Athletes Per Class
Big-box gyms cram 20-30 athletes into a class. We cap at 10. Why? Because real coaching requires seeing every athlete, correcting form, and building relationships. You can't do that with 30 people.
Programmed, Not Improvised
Every session is written before anyone walks in, in the same structure every time: warm-up, power, strength, circuit, finisher. Blocks are planned a month ahead. Nobody makes up a workout on the spot.
Built for Life
We program around what a person actually has to do. For an Academy athlete that is being faster, stronger and harder to move, whatever they play. For an adult it is carrying the groceries up the stairs and still moving well at sixty.
Think Years, Not Months
We're not a boot camp or a quick fix. We build athletes for the long haul: proper movement patterns, smart progression, and intentional loading. The goal is peak performance at 16-18, not burnout at 14.
Resilience, Discipline, Accountability
Speed and strength matter. But so do showing up, working hard when it's tough, and supporting teammates. We're building humans, not just athletes.
What Makes TCT Different?
"We're not trying to be the biggest gym in Oshawa. We're trying to be the best."
| Feature | TCT Gym | Typical Big-Box Gym |
|---|---|---|
| Class Size | Max 10 athletes | 20-30+ athletes |
| Coaching | Trevor coaches every class | Rotating staff, high turnover |
| Programming | Written in advance, periodized | Generic group fitness |
| Progress | Coach tracks your numbers | Rarely or never |
| Progress Tracking | Detailed reports, parent calls | Basic app tracking |
| Age Groups | Ages 12-18 (Academy) + 18+ (Adult) | All ages, mixed levels |
| Retention | 90% after 3 months | ~50% industry avg |
| Community | Small, tight-knit | Anonymous, transactional |
Class Size
Coaching
Programming
Progress
Progress Tracking
Age Groups
Retention
Community
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
10+
Years Coaching
1000+
Athletes Trained
12,450+
Classes Delivered
96%
Satisfaction Rate
90%
Retention Rate
20%
Organic Referrals
Trevor's Coaching Philosophy
"Every athlete deserves a coach who sees them. Not as a number in a class, but as an individual with unique strengths, weaknesses, and potential. My job isn't to make everyone the same. It's to help each athlete become the best version of themselves."
Meet Athletes Where They Are
Beginner to elite, every level and every goal. We scale to meet you where you are.
Challenge Without Breaking
Push hard, but smart. Build resilience, not burnout.
Celebrate Small Wins
Dropped 0.1 seconds off your sprint? That's huge. We celebrate progress, not perfection.
More Than a Gym
TCT is a community of athletes, parents, and coaches working toward the same goal.
Athletes Support Each Other
Older athletes mentor younger ones. Team training builds bonds. Leaderboards create friendly competition.
Parents Are Partners
Trevor is at every class and talks to parents directly. Open communication. We're in this together.
Alumni Network
1000+ athletes who've trained at TCT. Some are now university athletes, some coach the next generation, all stay connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit TCT Gym
1077 Boundary Rd, Unit 108, Oshawa, ON L1J 8P8
Where the work actually happens.
No mirrors-and-neon franchise fit-out. A real floor in Oshawa, capped at ten athletes, with the kit we actually program on.
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