ADAM LAPORTE opened Crank Gym in September 2009 and has run practices, camps and clinics across Central Alberta ever since. Adam was a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter during its early days in Calgary. He has experience coaching many disciplines, ages and levels over his 20+ years of coaching, though now mainly focuses on Catch and Freestyle wrestling and kickboxing. Adam travelled to England and was trained by Snake Pit Wigan coach Roy Woods. He has his NCCP Intro-to-Competition Certification. Adam is the head coach of Team Parkland for the biennial Alberta Winter Games. Adam is dedicated to building

all-around athletes in his program and furthering his knowledge and mastery as a coach.