Specialties
Kyle Bracey, president of Bracey Performance LLC., is a certified strength and conditioning coach specialist with 15 years of experience under his belt and is the co-creator of the Apollo Challenge. He has been serving athletes from youth to professional levels which include athletes competing in the NFL, MLB, and UFC. Bracey received his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/ Physical Education from Eastern Illinois University (EIU) in 2002. During his time at EIU, Bracey was a four-year starter, two-time captain, and 1999 NCAA East Regional Runner-up for EIU's Division I Wrestling team. The team competed under the tutelage of Ralph McCausland (NCAA Champion and 10-time UFC Champion), Matt Hughes (NCAA All- American), and Vladimir Anoshenko (Russian National Champion). Bracey's post-college achievements include winning a Bronze Medal in the 2009 World Grappling Championships (presented by Olympic wresting body F.I.L.A), a retired Mixed Martial Artist with a professional record of 8-2, and served as UFC Head corner man for Brian Ebersole who is considered the most experienced fighter in UFC welterweight history.