A Career Built in the Cage
From my first day training to coaching hundreds of athletes - every fight shaped the coach I am today.
Began shadowing personal trainers in high-school
Graduated from high school and became a certified personal trainer
Began Combat Sports Training
I fell in love with MMA, dedicating my life to mastering striking, grappling, and the mental game of fighting.
Became the face of a popular supplement company as a trainer and made pro debut
Fought for Bellator
Fought for Invicta FC
Fought for Combate Global
Went on season 30 of the reality tv show The Ultimate Fighter
Fought for the PFL
Transitioned to full time elite fitness coaching
Fight Night
Highlights from a career spent competing against the best in the world.
Why I Coach Different
When your coach has lived it - the weight cuts, the comebacks, the champion mindset - everything changes.
“I don't coach from a textbook. I coach from the cage, from the weight cut, from standing across from someone who wants to take your head off. That level of intensity doesn't leave you - it shapes everything I build for my athletes.”
- Coach Kaytlin NeilMost coaches learned fitness from certifications. I learned it from 15 years of elite-level competition - cutting weight for title fights, peaking performance for specific dates, and recovering from injuries that would end most people's athletic careers.
I bring that same structure, intensity, and precision to every athlete on my roster. No generic templates. No guesswork. Every program is built specifically for you, by someone who understands what it takes to push past limits.
Where I Competed
Four of the most respected organizations in professional mixed martial arts.
The 4 Pillars
Every person we work with goes through these four systems.
Workout Strategy
Progressive, results-driven programming designed to build strength, improve performance, and help you develop a strong, lean body.
Nutrition Strategy
Flexible nutrition that isn't restrictive and fuels performance and body composition changes.
Recovery IQ
Sleep optimization, mobility, and stress management. Recovery is where results happen.
Mindset
Mental frameworks from elite competition. Goal setting and the champion mindset.
What They Say
Real words from athletes on the roster.
“Coach K doesn't just give you a workout plan — she rebuilds how you think about fitness. I went from dreading the gym to feeling like a competitor again.”
“The accountability and coaching calls changed everything for me. Having someone who's been in the ring and understands the athlete mindset is different.”
“After having my second baby, I thought my athletic days were over. Kaytlin showed me they were just beginning. Best investment I've ever made.”
“I've had trainers before. None of them compared. The nutrition wasn't restrictive, the training was smart, and the results spoke for themselves.”
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