What happens when an entire community loses one of its most important gathering places?

Editor’s Note: This podcast was recorded before the announcement that the Memorial City Mall Ice Rink’s closure date was extended from July 31 to December 14th.

In this episode of the Elite MMA Coaches Corner Podcast, we discuss the proposed closure of the Memorial City Mall Ice Rink, why it matters to thousands of Houston families, and what can be done to preserve ice sports for future generations.

Topics include:

• The impact on Houston’s skating and hockey communities
• Why local ice rinks matter beyond recreation
• Public-private partnership opportunities
• Nonprofit ownership models
• Private investment possibilities
• Working with the City of Houston, Mayor, and City Council
• The community petition that reached more than 9,000 supporters
• Long-term solutions for growing ice sports in Houston

Whether you’re a skater, hockey player, parent, business leader, or simply someone who cares about preserving community spaces, this conversation explores practical ideas that could shape the future of ice skating in Houston.

#Houston #MemorialCity #IceRink #SaveTheRink #IceSkating #HoustonHockey #Community #YouthSports #PublicPrivatePartnership #HoustonTexas #EliteMMA #BuildingBetterHumans #Podcast

What do you think is the best long-term solution for keeping ice sports thriving in Houston? Share your ideas in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.

On this episode of the Elite MMA Coaches Corner Podcast, Coach Frost Murphy sits down with Jose Aguilar to discuss the lessons martial arts teaches beyond the mats.

Jose shares his journey through martial arts, coaching, and personal development while discussing how discipline, consistency, and hard work create success in both sports and life with a fun surprise announcement!

Topics include:
✅ Building confidence through martial arts
✅ Developing discipline and mental toughness
✅ Coaching kids and helping them reach their potential
✅ Leadership and personal responsibility
✅ Overcoming challenges and adversity
✅ What separates successful students from everyone else
✅ The role martial arts plays in character development

Whether you’re a parent, coach, student, or martial arts enthusiast, this conversation is packed with practical lessons that apply far beyond the gym.

About Jose Aguilar:
Jose Aguilar is a martial artist, coach, and mentor who has spent years helping students develop confidence, discipline, and resilience through training. His passion for teaching and leadership has impacted countless students both on and off the mats.

About Elite MMA
Elite MMA is Houston’s premier martial arts academies with 6 locations throughout the Houston area offering:

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
🥊 Kickboxing
👊 MMA Training
👦 Kids Martial Arts Programs
💪 Private Lessons

Learn more about Elite MMA⁠!
Connect With Us: memorial@elitemma.com

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#EliteMMA #JoseAguilar #MartialArts #Leadership #Confidence #Discipline #BrazilianJiuJitsu #MMA #KidsMartialArts #HoustonTexas

Christy Casey-Moore, CEO of HeartGift, joins Frost Murphy to discuss a powerful milestone — over 3,000 children served with life-saving heart surgery.
But this conversation goes beyond celebration.
Every year, children around the world are born with congenital heart defects that are treatable — yet ~1M never receive the care they need.
In this episode, we dive into:
*How HeartGift has helped over 3,000 children receive life-saving surgery
*The real barriers preventing care at scale
*Why access is the biggest challenge
*The difference between short-term missions and long-term healthcare systems
*What it would take to move from helping thousands… to helping hundreds of thousands
This episode is about more than medicine.
It’s about scaling solutions that already work.
🎙️ About the Guest:
Christy Casey-Moore is the CEO of HeartGift, a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-saving heart surgery to children from around the world. In 2026, HeartGift celebrates over 3,000 children served.
🔥 Whether you’re a parent, coach, or leader — this conversation challenges how we think about impact, responsibility, and what’s possible when people come together to solve real problems.
#HeartGift #3000LivesSaved #CongenitalHeartDisease #SaveChildrensLives #PediatricHeartSurgery #GlobalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #NonprofitImpact #MakingAnImpact #Leadership #EliteMMA #CoachesCorner #Discipline #Leadership #Community