Our Coaches
Mario Flores - Founder & Head Coach
With over 20 years of coaching experience, Mario Flores has built MI Revolution Training Center on his proven Building-Up Philosophy. This approach emphasizes purposeful development that builds both technical excellence and strong character. Coach Mario’s methodology creates confident competitors who excel not just on the mat, but in life. As MUSAW Women’s Director, he continues to advance wrestling opportunities throughout Michigan while maintaining his commitment to personalized guidance and fostering hard work and gratitude in every athlete.
Ben Whitford
Coach Ben brings championship pedigree and elite-level expertise to our program. His competitive achievements include:
• 4x State Champion
• 5x Fargo National Champion
• Super 32 Champion
• Ironman Champion
His extensive championship experience provides our wrestlers with technical instruction from someone who has consistently performed at the highest levels of the sport.
Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks
A world-class competitor who has competed at the pinnacle of combat sports, Coach Jarred brings unparalleled championship experience:
• Former ONE Championship Strawweight World Champion
• UFC Veteran with elite wrestling credentials
• Indiana State Champion
• Super 32 Champion
• Fargo National Runner-Up
Having competed on the world’s biggest stages in both wrestling and mixed martial arts, Coach Jarred understands the dedication, technique, and mental approach required to reach elite levels. His experience developing complete combat athletes translates directly to creating dominant wrestlers who are prepared for high-level competition.
Mario Flores - Founder & Head Coach
With over 20 years of coaching experience, Mario Flores has built MI Revolution Training Center on his proven Building-Up Philosophy. This approach emphasizes purposeful development that builds both technical excellence and strong character. Coach Mario’s methodology creates confident competitors who excel not just on the mat, but in life. As MUSAW Women’s Director, he continues to advance wrestling opportunities throughout Michigan while maintaining his commitment to personalized guidance and fostering hard work and gratitude in every athlete.
Ben Whitford
Coach Ben brings championship pedigree and elite-level expertise to our program. His competitive achievements include:
• 4x State Champion
• 5x Fargo National Champion
• Super 32 Champion
• Ironman Champion
His extensive championship experience provides our wrestlers with technical instruction from someone who has consistently performed at the highest levels of the sport.
Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks
A world-class competitor who has competed at the pinnacle of combat sports, Coach Jarred brings unparalleled championship experience:
• Former ONE Championship Strawweight World Champion
• UFC Veteran with elite wrestling credentials
• Indiana State Champion
• Super 32 Champion
• Fargo National Runner-Up
Having competed on the world’s biggest stages in both wrestling and mixed martial arts, Coach Jarred understands the dedication, technique, and mental approach required to reach elite levels. His experience developing complete combat athletes translates directly to creating dominant wrestlers who are prepared for high-level competition.