Sammy Shires

From Clarksville, Tennessee , Coach Sammy Shires is both an accomplished athlete and a passionate coach. With a background in wrestling, judo, jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, and MMA, he brings a wide range of knowledge to Nashville MMA Training Camp.

Sammy holds an amateur MMA record of 2-1 , having competed under Aries promotions. Before transitioning into coaching, he was a standout wrestler — a Tennessee Undefeated State Champion and a two-time Collegiate All-American at Cumberland University .

As a coach with 3 years of experience , Sammy emphasizes that sports are about more than wins and losses:

“Sports aren’t just about winning matches, they’re about building discipline and teaching life lessons that you’ll carry into everyday life.”

His favorite career memory is running to his family and friends after winning his state title, a moment that solidified his passion for competing and coaching. Today, he hopes to give his students confidence and help them reach their goals on and off the mats.