Profile: The Mental Strength & Conditioning Coach

A native of Washington, DC, D’Angelo Kinard is certified strength and conditioning expert with over 13 years of experience. Mr. Kinard has worked with a variety of clients including professional athletes, fashion models, elite law enforcement, collegiate and high school athletes, champion natural bodybuilders, NFL cheerleaders, musical artists, radio personalities, rehab/recovery patients, pre/post natal mothers, and several sports teams. D’Angelo’s approach to training is innovative and comprehensive. Emphasis is placed on the mental component of health and wellness as much as the physical. This focus on mental conditioning has spawned D’Anglo’s work as an author (Life GPS: Goal Plan Sacrifice), and international motivational speaker.

A graduate of Trinity University (San Antonio, TX.), D’Angelo holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business, and a Minor in Business Communications, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College. A student of the martial arts for over a decade, D’Angelo has served as strength & conditioning coach for some of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes on the planet. He has personally trained 5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champions, as well as a number of professional Mixed Martial Arts fighters of major organizations.Placing the needs of his clients first is the foundation upon which D’Angelo has crafted his brand, business, and reputation. His company, Advanced Sports Performance, operates by the mantra “Your Workout Is My Warm-Up!” This philosophy espouses the creed of constant improvement, and never growing satisfied with the successes of yesterday. D’Angelo maintains a sole focus, and that is assisting individuals in the achievement of their goals and helping them to define new ones.