More Than A Coach

The former UCA #1 ranked Jr. Middleweight and runner up National Colligate Champion David Bermudez hasn’t competed in over two years but stays involved and gives back to the sport he loves by teaching the sweet science to kids, adults and anyone who wants to put on the gloves. Bermudez is the boxing coach at the Darcio Lira BJJ, Muay Thai, and Boxing Academy in Livermore, CA.  The East Bay Regional Parks Police Officer shares what he learned from his college boxing days at UNLV and from his past coaches Skipper Kelp, Chris Ben-Tchavtchaze, and Frank Slaughter along with sparring partners, Anthony “El Gallo Negro” Martinez, Joaquin “Killer” Gallardo, and Jose “The Punisher” Perez.

Being a good coach is more than just having a lot of experience, giving direction and knowing techniques.  It’s about being more than just a coach, it’s about becoming a mentor, a friend, someone to trust and believe in.  Bermudez is the epitome of what a good coach is and what his students aspire to be: knowledgeable, disciplined, consistent, respectful, reliable, patient, committed, supporting, and encouraging.  He is a leader and sets an example for his students. Bermudez training will improve and develop a fighter’s mental toughness, confidence, endurance, speed, coordination, balance, reflexes, polish skills, master techniques  and prepare his students for the moment they ever decide to step into the ring. What they learn from Bermudez they will keep with them forever. It’s Bermudez way of giving back and staying involved in the sport he loves. http://www.darciolirajiujitsu.com