Shawn "The Coach" Tompkins

March 16, 1974  -  August 14, 2011

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NameSagiv
Date2011-08-17
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MessageMy thoughts go out to the Tompkins family.


NameYasser Carrillo
Date2011-08-17
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MessageHonestly one of the best people I've ever met in my life. A great person and a great coach. He was the only reason I moved to London to train MMA, It was pleasure and an honour.
Rest In Peace Shawn.


NameJason Harkes
Date2011-08-17
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MessageShawn was one of the greatest men in Mixed Martial Arts. He was my first MMA coach and one of the true Canadian MMA pioneers. He was an inspiration and a future for all of the up and coming fighters in Ontario before legalization. Anyone from Adrenaline who wanted to fight knew if they could do enough, Shawn was in Vegas and could hook you up. Every where and everyone who ran across The Coach could not help but be impressed. He was always there for his students and always willing to give you a few minutes if you weren't.
Always working for not just the good of his students but the good of the sport in general. I hope we all can learn from his examples on professionalism in MMA, men like him are few and far between.

I hope all the best for Mark, Sam, Chris, Shawn's wife Emilie and his entire family. The world lost a great man. My family's blessings go out to you all.


NameRobin Black
Date2011-08-17
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MessageShawn Tompkins was a great human being, a brilliant coach, and an inspiring dude.

Every time I spoke with him I felt like I became a slightly better human being for the experience.

This man had an enormous impact on everyone he met, as is evidenced by the outpouring of grief from the people who knew him.

I hope that those closest to him take inspiration from Shawn, and go out into the world and make the lives of the people they meet that much better.

Rest in Peace Sir


NameAntonella Giancola
Date2011-08-17
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MessageWords cannot express the gut retching sadness i felt when i heard the sudden news. Shawn was an amazing friend and mentor to my little brother (Lorenzo) and he showed utmost compassion, support and respect to us when our little brother died, now 3 yrs ago Aug.16th. I know the pain and sadness of losing a loved one, especially when it occurs suddenly and at such a young age. He has left an unforgettable imprint in the MMA world and his personal characteristics of loyalty, strength and kind nature, make him a mentor/role model to people everywhere. My deepest condolences to his family/friends.


NameSarah Prescott
Date2011-08-17
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MessageShawn and I first met when I walked into the OLD Team Tompkins gym across from Kelloggs in London ON. I was clueless about the sport and had no idea the amount of work the fighters put in to do what they do so well.
Shawn and I started training together and I fell in love with MMA. I found that the training made me feel better, look better and finally I had found an outlet for all of my energy. I went through a hard time personally while training, and Shawn was always there to listen and help me knock out the negative energy (literally!). He's such a talented and dedicated person and I am very privileged to have gotten the chance to know him and train under him.


NameMichael Balaban
Date2011-08-17
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MessageMy condolences go out to the "Team Tompkins Family" and his wife Emily for their loss. This is a tragedy to have come at such an early age. The MMA community has lost some of it's shine with the loss of one of the best and most respected people in the sport today. Much respect. Rest well my friend your in God corner now!!!!


NameClint Kingsbury
Date2011-08-17
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MessageTo the Coach!

It was great knowing you, working with you, being coached by you and staying with you and Em. I will make it one of my dedications to assist in carrying on your Legacy!

"Here is to us and everyone who wants to be like us!"

Rest in peace my friend!
CK "Hammer"


Namerobert spurling
Date2011-08-17
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MessageI am from las vegas Nevada and train at the tap out facility met shawn great coach great person to train with talk to for advice.... You will be missed shawn


NameDougie Nemeth
Date2011-08-17
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MessageThanx Coach...


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