Best John Psyllas Podcasts (2024)

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Kosta Telegadas (Solvere): Strength and conditioning within fighter pilots. 39:38

1+ y ago39:38

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** The views expressed in this episode are those of Kosta Telegadas and do not represent those of the Department of Defence or its contractors** Kosta Telegadas currently serves as a strength and conditioning coach for the United States Air Force fighter pilots working on the Optimizing Human Weapons Systems (OHWS) contract. Prior to his role in th…

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Dr Matt Stainer (Griffith University): Eye tracking and performance. 45:31

1+ y ago45:31

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Dr Matt Stainer is a Cognitive Scientist working at Griffith University. He completed his PhD in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Dundee in Scotland, before taking Post-doctoral positions at the University of Melbourne and the University of Aberdeen. He is broadly interested studying cognitive processes 'in the wild' and has applied his re…

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Dr Shawn Eagle (University of Pittsburgh): Traumatic Brain Injury 42:36

2y ago42:36

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Shawn R. Eagle, PhD, joined the faculty of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in January of 2022 as a Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Eagle has collaborated on Department of Defense (DoD) funded research through the University of Pittsburgh since 2013. He began focusing on TBI in 2015 when he began his doctoral…

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Kevin Malahy (CFMWS): Support and reconditioning within Canadian forces. 59:52

2y ago59:52

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Kevin has over 17+ years of experience in strength & conditioning/personal training, with a specialization in Tactical populations and combat sports athletes. Kevin currently works for Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) Personnel Support Programs (PSP). His current role is Fitness Coordinator at the 3rd Canadian Division Support Ba…

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Dr Mike Simpson (Greybeard Performance): Honed - finding your edge over 40. 1:23:13

2y ago1:23:13

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Best known for his role as an investigator on the History Channel's docu-reality series Hunting Hitler, Mike Simpson has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Green Beret, and a doctor of emergency medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Trained as a demolitions expert, SWAT sniper, high altitu…

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Mark White (S.A.R Human Performance): Addressing operational gaps in organisations. 1:01:22

2y ago1:01:22

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** The views expressed in this episode are those of Mark White and do not represent those of the Department of Defence or USAF** Mark White currently provides subject matter expertise in support of human performance topics related to respiratory exercise physiology, aerospace and operational physiology and military operational performance. Pertinen…

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Richard Sutherland (4D Peak Performance): Leadership in performance teams. 41:37

2y ago41:37

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** The views expressed in this episode are those of Richard Sutherland and do not represent those of the Royal Air Force or Ministry of Defence ** Rich Sutherland is a former Royal Marine Commando. Also, he is currently a serving military Physiotherapist Officer that is in an executive leadership role as the Officer Commanding Rehab Division at Def…

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Dr Brian Schilling (UNLV): Tactical Research. 51:48

2+ y ago51:48

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Brian Schilling is a professor at UNLV in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences. He teaches courses in research methods, scientific writing; communication, and military/first responder human performance. Dr. Schilling earned his master’s in exercise science from Appalachian State University in 1999, and his Ph.D. in biology from the …

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Sgt Major (Ret) Sebastian Lavoie (Raven Strategic Inc.): Mindset and adapting to conflict. 1:00:37

2+ y ago1:00:37

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Sebastian Lavoie is the former Divisional Sgt Major for the province of British Columbia. A 20 year Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veteran, he spent 12 years as a member of the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team (full time SWAT), 7 years as a Team Leader. Sebastian is also an entrepreneur and is currently involved in several business ve…

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Dr Mark Abel (University of Kentucky): Firefighting Research 1:13:10

2+ y ago1:13:10

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Mark Abel, Ph.D., CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D is an Associate Professor and Director of the First Responder Research Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Abel conducts research to improve the safety, health, and occupational readiness of firefighters and law enforcement officers. He has authored m…

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Dr Adam Potter and Dr David Looney (USARIEM): Physiological strain and the warfighter. 1:00:10

2+ y ago1:00:10

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Dr. Potter is a Research Physiologist and Deputy Chief of the Biophysics and Biomedical Modeling Division (BBMD), at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM). Prior to working at USARIEM, he spent a number of years in clinical research (drug and device trials). He is U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He earned his bachelor of a…

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Jeffrey Johnson (Austin Public Safety Wellness): A career of service. 57:29

2+ y ago57:29

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Jeff Johnson is a retired Marine with over two decades of experience working with and training all manner of athletes and tactical personnel. He earned a BS in Health Promotion and Strength and Conditioning Coaching from the University of Texas at Austin and maintains several other fitness, performance, and business certifications. Jeff currently w…

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Captain (Ret) Luke Sinnott: Post Traumatic Growth. 1:18:16

2+ y ago1:18:16

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Luke Sinnott is a retired British Army Captain who served with the Royal Engineers. He was injured by an explosive device on the 20th Nov 2010 while working as a Royal Engineer Search Adviser (RESA) in Afghanistan. He lost both legs above the knee and suffered multiple lacerations to his body and limbs. Luke has accelerated his recovery from injury…

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Dr Chris Frankel (Beaverfit): Developing facilities for the human weapons system. 46:40

2+ y ago46:40

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Chris Frankel is head of performance at BeaverFit USA, the leaders in outdoor fitness solutions. Frankel is focused on building upon BeaverFit’s success in the military creating durable, effective outdoor training solutions, and to continue applying lessons from his career to optimize equipment design and performance training for commercial facilit…

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Dr Phil Wagner (Sparta Science): Movement diagnostic software. 36:24

2+ y ago36:24

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Dr. Phil Wagner is the Founder and CEO of Sparta Science. After receiving his medical degree from USC, Phil was frustrated by the lack of evidence-based approaches to performance and injury prevention within Sports, the Military, and Occupational Health. It was this lack of evidence-based practices that inspired him to create Sparta Science. #Movem…

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Dr Sandy MacQuarrie (Griffith University): Paramedic Wellness. 52:20

2+ y ago52:20

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Alex (Sandy) MacQuarrie is a transplanted Canadian trained to the level of Critical Care Paramedic (flight). He has worked in paramedicine since 1993 in urban, rural, and remote environments including helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and senior management positions. He has a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Business Administration and r…

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Dr Oliver Hamlet (Axiom Human Factors): Non-Technical Skill Utilisation in Search and Rescue. 55:33

2+ y ago55:33

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Dr Oliver Hamlet is a human factors consultant with a PhD in organisational psychology / human factors from the University of Aberdeen, where he is also a member of the Applied Psychology and Human Factors research group. Oliver has studied psychology for over 11 years, and has 6 years of experience conducting research into human factors, the major…

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Jim McDonald: Promoting health and fitness within the fire service. 48:50

2+ y ago48:50

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Jim McDonald is a professional strength and conditioning coach with 18 years’ experience and a career firefighter for the last 6 years. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2005 with his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sport Science and Minor in Spanish. He holds his Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specia…

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Captain Michelle Jilek (USAF): Keeping fighter pilots airborne. 55:59

2+ y ago55:59

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*The views expressed in this episode are those of Captain Michelle Jilek and do not represent those of the United States Air Force or the Department of Defence* Captain Michelle “Twitch” Jilek is an embedded Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) within the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, USA. Captain Jilek developed one of the firs…

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Ryan Carroll (Bridge Athletic): Using data to inform performance. 1:00:33

2+ y ago1:00:33

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Ryan Carroll is the Director of Tactical and Elite Sport at Bridge Athletic where he serves as an educator, podcast host, and business development lead for the company's numerous tactical and elite sport partners. He has extensive experience in multiple areas of strength and conditioning having most recently worked with an Air Force Special Operati…

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Dr. Jay Dawes (Oklahoma State University): Building the link between academia and industry. 55:05

2+ y ago55:05

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Jay Dawes PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT*D , TSAC-F, FNSCA, is an Associate professor of Applied Exercise Science in the Department of Kinesiology, Health and Recreation at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Dawes has worked as a university athletic performance coordinator, strength/performance coach, personal trainer, and educator for approximately 20 years. …

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Andrew Bell (University of Southern Queensland): Operational Cognitive Readiness. 1:20:43

2+ y ago1:20:43

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Andy is a lecturer in Paramedicine at the University of Southern Queensland, and has been working in the higher education space for the past 8 years. He spent 14 years working for the Queensland Ambulance Service as an on road paramedic and prior to that had careers in exercise science, physical education and outdoor education settings in his nativ…

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Dr Eric Kinney: Wellness professional in fire and rescue. 37:49

2+ y ago37:49

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Eric Kinney is a former Captain in the U.S. Army. An initial goal of serving a full military career took a turn when Eric experienced a series of injuries that gave him the opportunity to speak with his Battalion physical therapist and thus steering him in a new career direction. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Eastern Michigan Uni…

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Joseph Alemany (KBR): Providing solutions to tactical organisations. 1:28:22

3y ago1:28:22

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Joseph Alemany is a Solutions Architect for KBR’s Government Solutions U.S. business. In his current role, he is the strategist and technical expert on human performance and associated technology for business development. His expertise is utilized to drive business development, monitor market conditions and project market trends, and foster relatio…

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Hunter Schurrer (The Performance Syndicate): A Decade of Working with Special Forces. 50:26

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Hunter is a Strength and conditioning specialist who has spent the last 10 years working within the Special Operations community. Prior to this he was a collegiate strength and conditioning coach for 7 years at the University of Virginia and the University of Wyoming. He holds both a Bachelors and Masters degrees exercise physiology. He is a former…

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Dr. Tunde Szivak (Merrimack College): Biomarkers of Stress and Physical Performance. 51:19

3y ago51:19

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Dr. Tunde K. Szivak is an Assistant Professor of Health Sciences at Merrimack College, North Andover, Massachusetts. She earned her PhD in Kinesiology with concentration in Exercise Science from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, her MA in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, and her BS in Philosophy from the…

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Mandy Nice (NSCA): Providing a Performance Toolkit to Tactical Organisations. 33:47

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Mandy Nice has over 15 years of experience developing and implementing physical fitness and wellness programs that measurably improve the strength and resilience of tactical athletes and civilians. Her science-based, results-focused approach has consistently produced positive results that have earned national-level awards for measurably improving e…

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Johnny Owens (Owens Recovery Science): Blood Flow Restriction Training 42:42

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Johnny Owens BS, MPT is CEO and Director of Clinical Education for Owens Recovery Science, a corporation recognized in the INC 500. He manages a research portfolio of over 40 clinical trials being conducted worldwide primarily studying the effects of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation in clinical populations. He is the former Chief of Human Perf…

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Jason Mitchler (Talem Te): Special Forces to Physiotherapy. 46:36

3y ago46:36

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Jason Mitchler works full time as the Director of Operations at the William J. Hybl Sport Medicine and Performance Center. He also works as an injury prevention specialist for various fire departments throughout the country and is an Instructor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Jason retired from active duty in 2019 and served the maj…

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Jonathan Pope and Craig Weller (Building The Elite): Preparing for SOF selection. 47:02

3y ago47:02

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Jonathan and Craig are the co-authors of Building the Elite, a book which details the system they’ve used for over a decade to train people for special operations selection in half a dozen countries with a success rate over 90%. They also co-own Ethos Colorado, a performance training facility based in Denver, Colorado. Jonathan began his coaching c…

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Giovani Urrutia (Evolve to Rise): Tactical Education 54:31

3y ago54:31

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Giovani teaches and trains elite domestic and foreign military units a more strategic approach to physical preparation and rehabilitation. With a love for all things human performance, he’s travelled worldwide to work with all manner of athletes-from inner city Chicago basketball to Olympic level sailing. Like all EXOS educators, his love and under…

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Maj (Ret) Donny Bigham (One Time Powerlifting): Training the Warrior Athlete. 1:23:51

3y ago1:23:51

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Donny Bigham, recently retired at the rank of Major after 27 years of Service within the US Army. Having served in every position in an Infantry Rifle Company (Enlisted and Officer) and deployed to Bosnia, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Yemen. During this time he served as the first ever Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Uniform for the US Army. He …

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Nate Palin (FitOps): Tactical Fitness and Supporting Veterans. 1:06:32

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Nate Palin is a professional strength and conditioning coach and Army veteran, serving 7 years in the 2nd Ranger Battalion. He is the Director of Education for FitOps Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to improving the physical and mental health of veterans by creating purpose and community through the power of fitness. Nate began his …

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Tyler Christiansen (USAF): Developing Human Performance 1:01:00

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Tyler Christiansen is a veteran U.S. soldier currently employed by the U.S Air Force working as the Human Performance Director. Previously, Tyler was the Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) Program Manager at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Christiansen has worked with tactical athletes in the Special Operations For…

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Chief Dan Kerrigan and Captain Jim Moss (Firefighter Functional Fitness): Helping Fire Fighters Become Better. 1:01:25

3y ago1:01:25

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Dan Kerrigan is the co-author of the best-selling book Firefighter Functional Fitness and Fire Chief of the Upper Providence Township Fire Department in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He is a 35-year fire service veteran, certified peer fitness trainer, certified group fitness instructor, advocate for firefighter health and fitness, and internati…

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Dr. Trent Nessler (Rebound Vitality): ACL Injury and Movement Screening. 1:00:40

3y ago1:00:40

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Dr. Trent Nessler is the President of Rebound Vitality, Senior Sports Medicine Contributor for SportsEdTV and the founder | developer of the ViPerform AMI™ & ViPerform AMI™ Return to Sport, ACL Play It Safe and Run Safe programs. Trent holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, a master’s in physical therapy, and a doctorate with a focus in …

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Chriss Smith (Trident Mindset): Enhancing Mental Toughness. 1:06:39

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Chriss Smith is a former Navy SEAL where he served for over a decade within the SEAL Teams and other Special Operation units. Upon leaving the military, Chriss has engaged within a range of entrepreneurial ventures including his gym Trident Athletics where his goal is to inspire, motivate and help people achieve confidence and long lasting health. …

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John Hofman (Southern California University): Lessons Learnt Over a Decade Helping Fire Fighters. 1:08:31

3y ago1:08:31

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Coach John Hofman, MS., CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D is one of leading experts in the field of Firefighter Health and Wellness and currently serves as the Director of Tactical Strength & Conditioning Specialist for Southern California University Health Systems. Prior to going SCU, Coach Hofman spent 10 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the Sacra…

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Megan Lautz, RD and Maureen Stoecklein, RD (Wellness Professionals in Fire and Rescue): Nutrition For Fire Fighters. 49:04

3y ago49:04

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Megan Lautz is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer with a Masters in Sports Nutrition. While a civilian, Megan has strived to understand the challenges firefighters face when trying to stay healthy. She has trained for and passed CPAT, completed a 24 hour ride-along, and is involved in fire recruit training and nutrition. Megan also provide…

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James Cruickshank (SPEAR Physiotherapy): Common Running Injuries. 1:02:55

3y ago1:02:55

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James is a performance physiotherapist working in private practice with recreational and elite athletes in a wide range of sports. He has over 13 years of experience, initially working in the NHS in a rotational post whilst spending the later years in seconded musculoskeletal positions. For the last 7 years he has worked at SPEAR – private sports s…

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Dr. Filip Kukic (Abu Dhabi Police): Research and Body Composition in Police Officers. 1:06:57

3y ago1:06:57

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Dr Filip Kukic started out his athletic career in sprint kayak where he competed from age 9 until 16 when he transferred to competitive rowing for 2 years before making a return to sprint kayak. He competed internationally in both sports representing the Serbian National team. To enhance his understanding of physical performance, Filip completed bo…

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LT. Chris Marella (4th Shift Fitness): Submaximal Training and Incentive Based Fitness in The Fire Service. 54:33

3+ y ago54:33

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Lieutenant Chris Marella's career in the fire service began in 2003 as a part time/ paid on call firefighter EMT-B for a combination department in the western suburbs of Chicago. Over the next 5 years Chris completed his paramedic certification and worked in several departments as a paid on call, contract paramedic and full time firefighter. In 200…

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Dr. Daniel B. Bornstein (The Citadel): Physical Activity is a National Security Issue. 1:05:29

3+ y ago1:05:29

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Dr. Daniel B. Bornstein is the Founding Director of the Center for Performance, Readiness, Resiliency, and Recovery (CPR3) and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Dan’s Ph.D. and current research agenda is on effective strategies for increasing populatio…

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Dr. Rob Orr (Tactical Research Unit): The Impact of Load Carriage. 56:07

3+ y ago56:07

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Dr Rob Orr joined the Australian Army in 1989 as an infantry soldier before transferring to the Australian Defence Force Physical Training Instructor (PTI) stream. Serving for 10 years in this stream, Rob designed, developed, instructed and audited physical training programs and physical education and rehabilitation courses for military personnel a…

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Andy Hall (Robert Gordon University): High Intensity Interval Training. 43:23

3+ y ago43:23

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Andy has worked in both Further and Higher education for the last 8 years within the areas of Fitness, Health and Exercise, Sport and Exercise Science and Sport Coaching. He was previously the programme leader for both HNC and HND levels for a Fitness, Health and Exercise course at College, and has recently been appointed as the Course Lead on the …

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Ari Knazan and Jason Rebsch (Invictus LEO): Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Law Enforcement. 50:20

3+ y ago50:20

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Ari Knazan and Jason Rebsch founded Invictus in an effort to educate police officers and departments on the importance of Jiu Jitsu for law enforcement personnel. Ari Knazan has over 30 years experience in the martial arts and is a 1st degree black belt under Keith Owen (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and a 5th degree Black Belt under Steve Hiscoe (Japanese …

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Dr. Nick Barringer (West Point Military Academy): Nutritional Research in the Military. 47:49

3+ y ago47:49

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LT Colonel Nick Barringer is an expert on nutrition and performance for the tactical athlete. Nick currently researches and serves as an assistant professor at the United States Military Academy. Previously while working at the United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine he researched Warfighter nutritional requirements in diffe…

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Joseph Warwick (Ceteris Paribus Performance): Training Practices within British Fire Fighters. 34:34

3+ y ago34:34

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Joe Warwick is an experienced Strength and Conditioning coach having previously worked in the Academy system at London Wasps before being appointed as the Head of Strength and Conditioning/performance manager for Chelsea FC Women's team. Looking for a new challenge Joe transitioned in to a career as a firefighter with the London Fire Brigade. In ad…

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Wendy Lund, RN, MSc. (Wellth Management): Mindfulness in First Responders. 40:11

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With over 3 decades of experience as a professor of health sciences, Wendy Lund understands the physiology and pathophysiology of ease and disease. She became concerned over the educational gap that existed in preparing first responders to engage with trauma and tragedy and the growing number of deaths by suicides in vulnerable populations. Motivat…

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Captain Mario Knapp (Tactical Rope Safety): Scenario Based Training. 33:26

3+ y ago33:26

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Mario Knapp is a 26-year veteran of one of the largest police agencies in South Florida. He is currently assigned as the Captain of the Warrants Bureau. Previous assignments include being assigned as Training Bureau Captain, Kendall District Captain, Northside District Captain, commander of the Robbery Intervention Detail (RID), Platoon Commander o…

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