Coach Johnny

Experienced and passionate boxing professional with over 20 years in the boxing world as a competitive athlete and certified national coach.
 
Former Golden Gloves Nationals competitor with a high winning percentage. Proven track record of developing young athletes through national-level events such as Golden Gloves, Silver Gloves, Diamond Gloves, and Ringside tournaments. Dedicated to teaching discipline, skill, and character through the sport of boxing.
 
COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Empowering athletes with the tools to succeed in and out of the ring through fundamentals, mental toughness, and personal growth. Committed to creating a structured, respectful, and motivating environment for fighters of all ages.



Coach Johnny instructs the following:
  • FIGHT TEAM DRILLS
  • Fight Team Drills Training

    This class is designed for our Elite Fight Team athletes who are preparing for high-level competition. The focus is on advanced boxing drills that sharpen technique, build endurance, and develop fight-ready precision. Each session combines:

    Technical Drills – refined combinations, defensive movements, counterpunching, and ring IQ development.

    Conditioning Circuits – explosive footwork, speed drills, and reaction training to simulate fight conditions.

    Team Work & Intensity – structured partner drills that test timing, accuracy, and discipline under pressure.

    This class pushes boxers beyond the fundamentals—demanding sharp focus, discipline, and championship-level effort. Athletes will leave each session stronger, smarter, and more prepared for elite competition.

    YOU MUST BE PART OF THE LEGACY FIGHT TEAM to participate.


  • FIGHT TEAM TECH SPARRING
  • Fight Team Tech Sparring

    Fight Team Tech Sparring is a structured, controlled session strictly for Legacy Fight Team members only — no outside gyms allowed. These sessions are designed to sharpen ring IQ and skill execution without the intensity of full-out sparring. Boxers focus on applying techniques, timing, footwork, and defensive strategies in real-time scenarios.

    All members of the Fight Team must have their full sparring gear — no exceptions.

    Instead of chasing knockouts, athletes work on:

    Precision & Control – practicing clean, accurate punches with measured speed and power.

    Situational Drills – focusing on specific ring strategies (cutting off the ring, counter-punching, controlling distance).

    Composure Under Pressure – learning to stay calm, read an opponent, and make smart adjustments.

    Team Development – helping partners build skills while holding themselves accountable to Legacy’s fight standards.

    This is not a “gym war.” It’s where fighters learn to think, adapt, and prepare for competition in a safe, developmental environment — exclusive to the Legacy Fight Team.


  • Advanced Youth Boxing
  • Advanced Youth Boxing Training

    Our Youth Boxing Training Classes is strictly for Silver/Gold Medal levels only!

    In this training class we focus on dynamic boxing fundamentals, boxing education, and character building skills to help them gain confidence to achieve their future goals.  We prepared them to start learning nutrition,  fitness goals, mental health awareness and tracking of their progress.

    Boxing gloves, hand wraps and jump rope are required. Headgear, mouth guard, groin protector for sparring (Gold Medal and Registered Youth Boxers). 

    At this level, we focus our training on four (4) categories and in the order in which they will be taught.

    3. Defensive Skills (Partner Drills)
    4. Defensive Sparring
    5. Defensive Counter-Sparring
    6. Controlled Sparring

    Class Variations: 60 min

    Level of Experience: Gold Medal & Silver Medal.

    Ages 10yrs old up to 17yrs of age.


  • FIGHT TEAM MITTS
  • Fight Team Mitts

    Sharpen your skills and take your training to the next level with our Fight Team Mitts class. This session focuses on mastering combinations using the focus mitts while building timing, rhythm, and precision. Boxers will work in pairs—learning not only how to throw sharp, clean punches, but also how to hold mitts correctly to help their partner improve.

    Each class develops:

    Combination Drills – advanced offensive and defensive sequences on the focus mitts.

    Hand & Eye Coordination – sharpen reaction time, accuracy, and timing with dynamic partner work.

    Teamwork & Ring IQ – learn how to communicate and flow with your partner, building the instincts needed inside the ring.

    This class is essential for fight team members preparing for competition, as it develops both the offensive and defensive awareness needed at a high level.

    Format: 1-hour class

    Equipment: Bring your own mitts!


    Who Can Participate: Fight Team members only


  • FIGHT TEAM COMPETITION SPARRING
  • Fight Team Competition Sparring

    Fight Team Competition Sparring is the ultimate test to prove you’re ready for competition. These high-intensity sessions mirror real fight conditions, pushing athletes to show they can execute under pressure, stay composed, and rise to the demands of the ring. Legacy Fight Team members participate regularly, while outside gyms must contact Coach Yess to schedule a visit.

    Requirements:

    All Fight Team members must have their full sparring gear — no exceptions.

    All sparring participants must be USA Boxing registered boxers.

    Boxers must come prepared and in fighting condition — rounds are structured to match actual competition pace.

    Coaches may stop or adjust rounds at any time to ensure safety and proper development.

    Purpose:

    Prove Readiness – show you have the skills, conditioning, and composure to compete.

    Fight Simulation – train under true fight-like pace, pressure, and endurance.

    Strategy Execution – apply offense, defense, and ring tactics against fully resisting partners.

    Mental Toughness – build grit and confidence to handle the fight environment.

    Competition sparring isn’t about gym bragging rights — it’s about proving you belong under the lights and are prepared to represent Legacy in the ring.