Legacy West Valley

Professor Erika has coached my son for the past three years and we could not be more grateful to have her as a continuing presence in his life. There is no denying the love and care that she shows her students (my son absolutely adores her), but as a parent, she offers something that feels increasingly rare these days… Erika is not afraid to show some tough love! Since she is genuinely invested in her students’ growth as both athletes and people, she consistently pushes them out of their comfort zone. Bottom line: Erika is the best!"

JOHN D'ARCO

What started as a mere interest in having our boys learn a marital art, turned into a love and appreciation for this amazing sport that we never could’ve imagined. This is due in large part to Professor Erika. We have never met a coach quite like her. For Erika, it’s more than just teaching, it’s a passion. She invests in the lives of her students and has an incredible gift of connection… taking the time to get to know each of them, and meeting them where they are at, not just in training, but also, socially and emotionally. Erika uses Brazilian Jiu-jitsu as a means to instill hard work, patience, diligence, perseverance, and sportsmanship. She leads by example, that it is not only about learning the art, but through training and instruction, she emphasizes the importance of grit and building character through enduring/overcoming challenges and difficult situations, which also translates into valuable life lessons off the mat. Erika is truly one of a kind. We absolutely love and respect her, and could not have asked for a better coach for our kids.

JENN CHOI