“We don’t problem solve; we problem find. There is a treasure trove of answers out there just waiting to be discovered.”
Tyler Murphy
Tyler Murphy
Tyler Murphy began training in December of 2012 after being curious about grappling for years. Due to other sport commitments he was never able to try wrestling, so when he dropped in for a class he was instantly hooked. His passion for grappling led him to a long career of training every day, competing on the weekends, and even making bi-weekly trips up to Unity to train with Eddie Cummings to indulge his fondness for leg locks.
Tyler started his training under Coach Kyle Dalton, but after his retirement was stuck in limbo with his teammates. It was then that his friend, Tim Dawson, reached out about his starting a new gym that he found a home at High Noon. He trained there from their inception in 2018 until leaving to open The Scrapyard, and still visits to train whenever he can. In 2023, he received his Black Belt from Coaches Tim Dawson and Matt Miller for his toughness, skill, hard work, and dedication to the sport.
Tyler had an extensive competition career, competing at major events like ADCC Trials, Fight 2 Win, IBJJF, and many local tournaments. He was a regular medal winner at Grappling Industries, Newbreed, Copa Nova and NAGA tournaments. At some point during his stint at purple belt, Tyler started really deep diving into the coaching realm, which led him to start taking a step back from competition and focusing more on how people learn best. He loves to implement the Constraints Led Approach (CLA) into his coaching style, making a conscious effort to focus not only on the individual, but also the psychology of the sport. His goal is to make sure every person who steps through the doors at The Scrapyard has fun, feels included, and is motivated to experiment and grow. To Tyler, the best part is seeing a person meet their own personal goals, no matter how big or small. He is constantly striving to become a better coach, not only through constantly refining his teaching methodology, but also through his commitment to his team. He is always looking for feedback, and hopes that the training environment invites open communication between the coach and athlete.
Outside of coaching you can usually find Tyler through his photography business, FeverShots. Inspired by the desire to improve the quality of photography in combat sports, he usually has a camera on hand. Otherwise you can find him nerding out with friends about pour over coffee, cooking up something fun in the kitchen, or just relaxing with his blind cat, Ellie.
Stephanie Metzger
Stephanie is a former public school teacher with Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees in Education. She has multiple years of teaching children through various mediums and actively researches the best methods of working with kids. Passionate about helping children grow, she also founded and leads Inspira Dance, a local nonprofit that brings dance programs to public schools throughout the community.
After discovering a love for grappling in 2023, obtaining her purple belt from Coach Tyler at our Grand Opening! She loves a good scrap, and can be found trying to wrestle training partners 2x her size with a smile on her face.
Stephanie believes Grappling is about far more than just an after-school activity—it’s an opportunity for kids to build confidence, resilience, discipline, and self defense skills. She meets each child where they are, supports their individual learning journey, and helps them develop a lifelong love of grappling, all while creating a fun, safe, and encouraging environment! As a coach, she believes in positive reinforcement, a structured training curriculum with clear goals, and individualized support. Each family that joins our community will have multiple opportunities to meet 1 on 1 with Stephanie to discuss their children’s needs and goals.
¡También se habla español!