​MEET OUR COACHES 

At American Top Team Portland we have world class instructors in all disciplines of MMA. 

FABIANO SCHERNER
HEAD COACH

 Fabiano Scherner is a German-Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. He has fought in Cage Rage, IFL and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Scherner is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor who won multiple championships on an international and world stage in senior and master divisions, although not in the adult divisions.

ANDREW MARSHALL
BJJ AND KIDS COACH

Andrew Marshall is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu who has been training, teaching, and competing in Jiu-Jitsu since 2006. Andrew teaches adult classes, is the head instructor for the kids program, and strength training coach.

ANDY MINSKER
​BOXING COACH

Andy Minsker is a highly decorated boxing coach and competitor. Some of his accolades include National Golden Gloves Champion 1983, National United States Amateur Champion American Boxing Federation 1983, United States Olympic Trials Champion 1984, United States National Boxing Team Member 1980-1984.

ED HERMAN
​MMA COACH

Ed "Short Fuse" Herman is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 2002, Herman was a finalist on SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 3, and has also competed for Strikeforce and Pancrase.

DAVE JANSEN
SUBMISSION WRESTLING COACH

David Jansen is a mixed martial artist who formerly competed in Bellator's Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Jansen has also formerly competed for the WEC and M-1 Global. 

AUSTIN VANDERFORD
WRESTLING COACH