Q&A with WVMA Brazilian jiu-jitsu team coach Scott Piccott
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A Q&A with WVMA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu team coach Scott Piccott.
How long have you been coaching?
Scott Piccott: 5 years
What is your background in this sport?
Piccott: Formally trained by The Gracie Academy and Gracie Barra
What are one or two things that the team does in training that are keys to their success?
Piccott: The team drills a lot for repetition, and cross trains with wrestling and judo
Name a person who inspired you to play/coach this sport.
Piccott: The girls’ team of Gracie Barra Vancouver
Please describe the most memorable games/tournaments/championships your team has won.
Piccott: Definitely at Revolution in Washington State as my son took the only gold for our team back to Canada
How do you encourage the team after a disappointing loss?
Piccott: I tell them that losses are opportunities to learn, grow and become better
Describe your proudest coaching moment.
Piccott: When one of my white belt students, Kirra, fought 3 divisions higher than she was trained for and proudly won bronze
What is the biggest life lesson you’ve learned from being a coach?
Piccott: How to adapt teaching strategies based on how different individuals learn
What legacy do you hope to leave as a coach?
Piccott: I hope to be remembered as someone who made a positive impact on their students’ lives, both on and off the mat.
Please share a quote with a message of advice or support for the team.
Piccott: We do not rise to the level of our expectations; we fall to the level of our training.
Anything else you’d like to add?
Piccott: Coaching has given me a direct link to the people of our community. I’m grateful to have such a connection and the opportunity to serve and better the lives of people around me.
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