"Vaulting Through Time – 50 Years of Coaching with David Butler”
In this episode of the Elite MMA Podcast, we sit down with legendary pole vault coach David Butler of Rice University. With over 50 years of coaching experience, Coach Butler shares deep insights on training kids and elite athletes alike, the evolution of the pole vault, and how mindfulness and meditation shape his approach. Packed with stories from around the world and lessons that go far beyond the runway, this episode is a masterclass in coaching, philosophy, and the long game of human development.

In this episode of the Elite MMA Coaches Corner, Frost Murphy sits down with Memorial High School’s new head football coach, Brooks Haack. Young, driven, and full of vision, Coach Haack shares how he’s bringing cutting-edge technology, a winning mindset, and long-term commitment to the heart of Houston. From his strategy on building a lasting football culture to the values he’s instilling in his athletes, this is a must-watch for anyone who loves football, leadership, or community building. Tune in to hear how Coach Haack is shaping the future of Memorial Football—for this generation and the next. #EliteMMAPodcast #CoachesCorner #CoachBrooksHaack #MemorialHighFootball #HoustonFootball #HighSchoolFootball #FootballCulture #LeadershipInSports #TexasHSFootball #BuildingChampions #FutureOfFootball #HoustonTX #FootballCoachLife #GridironGreatness #Elite MMA #FrostMurphy

In this episode of the Elite MMA Podcast, we sit down with attorney and Harvard soccer alum Brandon Renken for a wide-ranging conversation that covers it all — how martial arts can improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s, why Jiu Jitsu is the ultimate ego-killer, and our shared frustration with relentless political text messages. Brandon also shares lessons from the field and the courtroom, blending athletic grit with legal insight. It’s part therapy session, part philosophy class, and 100% real talk.