Bryan Gibson comes to us from Danville, VA. Bryan is a talented coach and trainer with over 27 years experience from the youth level all the way to the pros. He has spent the last 7 ½ years as the Director of Athletic Training of Acceleration. Bryan gained the majority of his knowledge and skills from mentors throughout his career.
We are excited to have Bryan as an integral part of our staff. After graduating from Liberty Bible Institute with a degree in Theology, he pursued certifications in Personal Training with the following organizations: NDEITA (NETA), Apex (Personal Training and Nutritional Certification), NASM, Frappier Acceleration/Athletic Republic Level III Certification and Functional Movement Screen.
Bryan keeps an impressive list of athletes and teams that he has trained - working extensively with players in the NFL (Titans 49ers, Redskins, Lions, Panthers, Seahawks, Packers, Texans, Cowboys, Vikings, Cardinals, Saints), XFL, NFL Europe, AFL I/II, Semi-Pro Football, MLB (Braves, Indians, Tigers, Mets, Red Sox, Royals, Brewers, Padres, Braves, Reds, Marlins, Nationals, Cubs), NBA, Women’s Professional Basketball League, MLS, USA Track and Field Team, USA Bobsled Team, and numerous race car drivers.
Most notable athletes:
Paris Lenon - NFL Lions -Middle Linebacker
Will Inman – MLB Padres
Jon Newman – NBA
Sheri Lea – Women’s Professional Basketball League
Jordan Vaden – USA Track & Field – 400 M National Champion
Randy Russell – USA Bobsled & World Cup Bobsled
Josh McDougal – Division I Cross Country National Champion
Brad Coleman – NASCAR Busch Series – Pole Talladega 2007 Champion
Peyton Sellers – NASCAR Dodge Series National Champion 2005
Trey Alexander - MLS
Bryan and his wife Bonnie have 7 children – Zachary, Hannah, Isaac, Rebekah, David, Joseph and Luke. In his spare time, Bryan volunteers with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, numerous church youth ministries and coaches a variety of sports.
Bryan says, “I’m excited about this opportunity to purse my passion of training athletes by investing in them body, soul and mind.”