The kinship between sports and mentorship is seemingly conjoined at the hip. At-risk youth are susceptible to peer pressure when surrounded by drugs, gangs and other elements. In this digital age of sports and media, the omnipresence of athletes in the community bestow an ingenuous perception of support. Their representation as role models in the communities where the youth are vulnerable is imperative.
Tyron Woodley knows this well.
Throughout the MMA community, Woodley is revered for his punching power. His lightning-quick speed generated through powerful lower-body form can turn the most rock solid of a jaw into shattered glass.