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GFTeam TN

Southaven, ILMidwest
#2666
National Rank
426Academy Score · Elite
7Fighters
20Total Wins
333
Medals
1,409Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review

GFTeam TN is a growing youth program with 7 competitors across 3 tournaments.

They win gold 20% of the time, retain 57% of first-time competitors.

An emerging program in Southaven — trending in the right direction with room to grow.

01
Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance

Gold Medal
Rate

Win rate across 3 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.

20%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 9 vs similar academies
3GOLD MEDALS

Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.

20%
-19% below IL Avg
IL Avg 39%
GFTeam TN 20%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
GFTeam TN has won 3 gold medals across 54 entries in 3 tournaments.Gold medal rate measures how often fighters reach the top of the podium — a 20% rate means roughly 1 in 5 tournament entries end in gold.This is a foundational metric for evaluating any competition program.

Submission
Culture

Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how GFTeam TN closes out victories.

20%FINISH RATE▼ 28 vs similar academies
4TOTAL SUBMISSIONS

Similar-size avg: 48%

Submission
4 · 20%
regional · 56%
Points
14 · 70%
regional · 44%
Decision
2 · 10%
Most wins here come by points or decision (80%), with 20% ending by submission.That's not uncommon — at youth levels, coaches often prioritize positional control and scoring over submissions. It's a deliberate coaching choice, not a weakness.Based on 20 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.

Tournament
Outcomes

Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.

18TOTAL PLACEMENTS
28%GOLD CONVERSION

Similar-size avg: 11% gold

THIS ACADEMY — 18 placements
Gold 28% (5)
Silver 44% (8)
Bronze 28% (5)
IL Avg
Gold 40%
Silver 38%
Bronze 22%
GFTeam TN has 18 tracked tournament placements — 5 gold, 8 silver, 5 bronze.Tournament outcomes show how often fighters place in their divisions. A 100% medal rate means fighters are competitive in most brackets they enter.Consistency across multiple tournaments is what separates programs with real systems from those with occasional wins.
Academy Roster

Roster
Depth

Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.

7RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER

0% of roster is Elite or higher

THIS ACADEMY7
71%
29%
IL Avg Academy10
50%
20%
20%
10%
71% Novice(5)
29% Advanced(2)
7 fighters at GFTeam TN are ranked against the national field at their belt level.Tier distribution shows where fighters fall relative to all competitors nationwide. Elite and Prodigy tiers represent the top performers, while Prospects and Veterans show developing talent with upward trajectory.Building depth across tiers is how programs develop long-term competitive pipelines.

Belt
Breakdown

Performance metrics segmented by belt level.

7ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS

Strongest: White (4 fighters)

0%25%50%75%100%
White4
▲3▼29
Grey2
▲39▼4
Yellow1
▼11▼48
Gold Rate
Sub Rate
Small Avg
Performance metrics broken down by belt level reveal where this academy's training is most effective. Look for consistent gold rates and submission rates across belts — it signals a program that develops fighters at every stage.
Academy Operations

Competition
Activity

Match frequency and competition cadence over 3 months.

54TRACKED MATCHES
216EST. MATCHES/YEAR

Similar-size avg: ~144/year

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GFTeam TN competes year-round. 54 tracked matches across 3 months, with peaks aligned to major tournament cycles.Activity never drops to zero for more than a few weeks — this isn't a seasonal program.Consistent competition exposure is how young fighters develop.

Fighter
Retention

What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.

57%RETURN RATE▲ 23 vs similar academies
4RETURNING FIGHTERS

Similar-size avg: 34%

57%
+23% above IL Avg
IL Avg 34%
GFTeam TN 57%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
After a kid's first tournament, do they come back?At GFTeam TN, 4 of 7 fighters return for a second competition.Across IL, the average is roughly 34%. Globally, it's closer to 52%.Retention is a proxy for coaching quality and culture — kids who feel prepared keep competing.
02
Top Fighters
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,114Advanced
Dominic StaplesGrey4-0
100%
50%
1
IL–
2
2,051Advanced
Hamza RefaatWhite4-0
100%
–
2
IL–
3
1,286Novice
Deanna PendergrassWhite5-6
45%
–
11
IL–
4
1,209Novice
Thomas MorrisWhite5-11
31%
20%
2
IL–
5
1,149Novice
Emmett LylesGrey1-3
25%
100%
1
IL–
6
1,122Novice
Hollis TurnerGrey1-6
14%
–
12
IL–
7
1,028Novice
David Morris Jr.Yellow0-8––
3
IL–
05
Roster & Results
#FighterBeltM/FSt
1
2,114Advanced
Dominic StaplesGrey4-0
100%
50%
1
IL–
2
2,051Advanced
Hamza RefaatWhite4-0
100%
–
2
IL–
3
1,286Novice
Deanna PendergrassWhite5-6
45%
–
11
IL–
4
1,209Novice
Thomas MorrisWhite5-11
31%
20%
2
IL–
5
1,149Novice
Emmett LylesGrey1-3
25%
100%
1
IL–
6
1,122Novice
Hollis TurnerGrey1-6
14%
–
12
IL–
7
1,028Novice
David Morris Jr.Yellow0-8––
3
IL–
08
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

GFTeam TN in Southaven, IL has 7 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
GFTeam TN is ranked #2666 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 425.7.
GFTeam TN competitors have earned 5 gold, 8 silver, 5 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
GFTeam TN is located in Southaven, IL. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
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