Coach's Corner: MMA

One of the elite coaches in last years "Gym of the Year", Sean Madden is a striking & Muay Thai coach for Elevation Fight Team in Denver, Colorado. Madden is head coach to many, such as UFC's Shana Dobson, while also being a striking coach for the likes of Justin Gaethje, Curtis Blaydes and Cory Sandhagen. Madden is only 32 and already making waves throughout the MMA industry. Listen in as Madden explains the success behind his coaching style, and the fighters of Team Elevation. 

Round 1: UFC, Curtis Blaydes, Justin Gaethje, Cory Sandhagen 

Round 2: Elevation Fight Team Culture, Madden's background, Fighting Vs. Coaching

Round 3: Prospects to watch 

Round 4: Relationships with regional promotions, managers and other members of the coaching staff

Round 5: Hobbies

A student of the game at the Gracie academy, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and head coach at the MMA Lab in Arizona. John Crouch has taken what he learned from the legendary Gracie family, and brought it to his own gym. MMA Lab is home to top UFC contenders such as Jared Cannonier, Casey Kenney and former UFC champion & legend, Benson Henderson. 

Round 1: Benson Henderson, Cannonier, Preparing for Dom Cruz

Round 2: Gracie Academy, John Crouch background

Round 3: Prospects, 1st time coaching Henderson, Sean O'Malley

Round 4: Watching Film, Covid, Managers

Round 5: Hobbies

UFC Welterweight, who has won 5 of his last 6, joins the podcast. Not only is James Krause a current UFC contender, but also a gym owner & head coach for numerous UFC up and comers and title challengers including Megan Anderson. Krause also helps train the likes of Zac Cummings and UFC title contender Anthony Smith.  James Krause owns Glory MMA & Fitness in Missouri and is one of the premiere coaches in the sport today. 

Round 1: 

Krause's 2020, Fighting in a pandemic, Joaquin Buckley Drama

Round 2: 

Glory MMA, Covid in the gym, 5 keys to coaching

Round 3: 

Prospects to watch out of Glory MMA, Megan Anderson Title fight

Round 4: 

TUF Vs. DWCS, Krause's TUF experience, Regional Promotions

Round 5: 

Hobbies, Fighter Training

Eric Nicksick, one of the top coaches in the sport today, joins the show this week to discuss his prospects and experiences. Eric is the general manager of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a background in football, Nicksick without a fighting background, has become one of the top minds in our sport today. 

Round 1: 

Francis Ngannou relationship, UFC Fight Island/ Dan Ige

Round 2: 

Eric's Background, Xtreme Couture , Covid

Round 3: 

Prospects, How to know if a prospect can "make it" 

Round 4: 

Vegas Regional Scene, Promotion relationships, Amateur Career

Round 5: 

Hobbies, NFL

"El Jefe" of Factory X in Colorado, Marc Montoya joins the podcast for episode 3. Montoya is a former fighter himself, training with some of Colorado's finest before becoming a coach. Head coach of UFC fighters such as title contenders Anthony Smith & Brandon Royval. Montoya also coaches the UFC's Alexander Hernandez and Youssef Zalal. Factory X is also home to a plethora of prospect talent for the years to come.

Round 1: Royval's Shoulder & Anthony Smith

Round 2: Factory X' Culture

Round 3: Prospects out of Factory X

Round 4: Colorado Regional Scene, Coach Vs. Manager relationship

Round 5: Colorado Wilderness. 

UFC Vet  and now coach Din Thomas joins the podcast this week. Thomas not only has fought and coached but is also a co star of the hit series "Dana White Lookin' For a Fight." Thomas touches on his break from American Top Team, coaching UFC champion Tyron Woodley, and other UFC stars such as Gillian Robertson & Greg Hardy. Thomas takes us inside his world of mixed martial arts. 

Round 1: UFC Fight Island/ Gillian Robertson/ Greg Hardy

Round 2: ATT Split/ Tyron Woodley

Round 3: Prospects, Lookin' For A Fight

Round 4: Manager & Coach Relationships 

Round 5: Din's Hobbies

Tyson Chartier, head of Top Game Management and coach to UFC's Calvin Kattar & Rob Font. Chartier is the first coach I sit down with to speak on managing and coaching fighters, the tribulations and successes. This podcast is broken into 5 rounds:

Round 1: UFC Talent

Round 2: Regional Talent, Prospects and signing fighters

Round 3: Regional promotion relationships

Round 4: Training, manager & coach relationships and Covid

Round 5: The fanny pack explained! 

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