Hosts Scott Dance and Michael Sutherland recap their weekend at the Virginia Open: coaching 15 athletes, guiding first-time IBJJF competitors, and celebrating wins from newcomers to longtime stars like friend of the show Big John.Topics include coaching strategies (simplified in-match cues, tailoring instruction by experience), scenario-based training and performance days, standing takedowns and passing-from-feet gaps discovered at the event, and programming takeaways for future camps.The episode also covers team dynamics (how attendance and practice frequency predict match readiness), managing match-day nerves, post-match film review, and the value of running comp practices. Plus a candid combat confession about a match-day injury and practical tips for competitors on sticking to your game and preparing smartly for tournaments.Check us out and submit Combat Confessions at: www.fdcpodcast.com Please remember to follow, rate and review!or Support the show on our PatreonWant more from Fighters Drinking Coffee:Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks