Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
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Drake Kulick

San Tan Valley

Summary

Strength and Conditioning Coach with a thorough background as a mixed martial artist for Team Kimura Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, and a Professional Poker Player. Expert in strength training techniques and renowned for exceptional technique instruction. Achieved significant performance enhancements through personalized conditioning programs and mental toughness, demonstrating resilience and strategic decision-making under pressure.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current
  • Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
  • Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
  • Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
  • Provided nutritional guidance for optimal performance, tailoring recommendations based on individual needs and goals.
  • Promoted culture of dedication and hard work.

Professional Fighter

Team Kimura Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
11.2020 - Current
  • Inspired teammates with dedication to continuous improvement, pushing the limits of physical ability and technical prowess.
  • Established a reputation for resilience, overcoming injuries with diligent rehabilitation efforts and regaining peak performance levels.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by excelling in various weight classes and fighting styles throughout career.
  • Developed mental toughness by employing visualization techniques and cultivating a winning mindset under pressure situations.

Professional Poker Player

Self Employment Specialists
07.2017 - 03.2020
  • Achieved consistency in results by establishing routines for physical fitness, nutrition, sleep hygiene, and stress management.
  • Increased win rates by implementing advanced mathematical concepts to make informed decisions.
  • Strengthened emotional intelligence through mastering self-control and recognizing opponents'' emotional states during gameplay.
  • Maximized earning potential by identifying profitable opportunities within specific games or tournament structures based on skillset analyses.
  • Maintained situational awareness at all times while playing live events to identify exploitable situations against opponents.
  • Honed decision-making skills under pressure for better performance during critical moments in tournaments or cash games.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12-2016

Skills

  • Strength training techniques
  • Technique instruction
  • Personal training background
  • Speed and agility development
  • Corrective exercise implementation
  • Nutritional guidance
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Accomplishments

    I've dedicated my life to training and learning to the best of my ability. 5 years of grueling work went into earning my degree at Iowa, while simultaneously succeeding as an athlete. Post career, I became a self-taught professional poker player with a strong win-rate. After casinos shut down during pandemic I dedicated my life to becoming a martial artist. I have since competed in many different events and achieved my brown belt.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt

I've dedicated my life to training for 4 years to achieve this rank. Many days of being beaten down and dominated to learn the skillset necessary to succeed. The mental toughness, and self belief that have been harvested through this training cannot be overstated. 

Timeline

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current

Professional Fighter

Team Kimura Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
11.2020 - Current

Professional Poker Player

Self Employment Specialists
07.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science

University of Iowa
Drake Kulick