Coach Fran’s Jiu Jitsu journey started in 2012 when he and his wife (Coach Jill) enrolled their oldest son in his first Jiu Jitsu class. Shortly afterwards, after strong encouragement from his brother, Coach Fran stepped on the mats for the first time and hasn’t looked back.

It wasn’t long that Coach Jill and their younger two children followed him on the mats, and to this day, all 5 members of the family train together. Working full time in healthcare finance, he dedicates his free time to Jiu Jitsu whether it is training, competing, or coaching.

He is extremely passionate about coaching kids and loves to see them grow on and off the mats.