The Shepherds
Coach Bio's
Jessica Lane
CEO
Black Sheep MMA is more than just a gym it's a symbol of perseverance and hope. Founded by CEO Jessica Lane and her partner, the training center offers personalized guidance and support to each member of their community, from youth participants to seasoned professionals. With a commitment to continuous improvement and drawing inspiration from a diverse range of techniques and styles, Black Sheep MMA equips their fighters with the tools they need to succeed both in and out the ring.
Alejandro Rodriguez
Program Director/ Head coach
Welcome to Black Sheep MMA! Our founder has been involved in the world of MMA for 19 years, starting with wrestling in high school and transitioning to MMA at the age of 18. With over 10 years of coaching experience and a brown belt in BJJ, he has developed a curriculum to help you learn MMA and grow as a person. Whether it's website design, account maintenance, or private lessons, we are passionate about everything MMA and can't wait to share our love for the sport with you Join us and fall in love with MMA just like we have!
Tyler Larson
Assistant coach / Kraken Bjj owner
Tyler, the owner of Kraken BJJ. He has helped it become a mecca for BJJ. With students like Raquel Pennington and Tecia Torres, his skills have been proven time and time. Tyler is a caring person who is always willing to help anyone looking to improve. His MMA knowledge has helped our athletes tremendously, and we are proud to have him on our team as our resident black belt. Tyler is a glowing example of hard work and dedication to the craft.