The GRIND and why it’s so important

ByDave

You will never succeed at selection if you don’t know how to grind.

What do I mean by grind?

I mean to mentally harden yourself and dig deep in the hardest parts of training:

  1. The final 800m sprint in your 2-mile run
  2. The final 2 reps on squats which
  3. Mile 11 of your 12-mile ruck

What makes the grind so hard, is that in training it can feel like it doesn’t matter

So what if you slow down for the final half mile of your 2-mile run?

It’s just training, right?

The problem is, mindset is something you train – every day

And when times get tough at selection, you need to be mentally resilient

If you’ve trained your mind to slow down instead of bow up to the challenge,

don’t be surprised when you’re the first to quit

It’s another week of training. Make it a great one.

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I'm a coach with a passion for helping athletes dominate the toughest selection courses in the world. Over the years, I've trained well over 100 athletes for Special Operations selection courses, including SFAS, RASP, Air Force A&S, BORTAC, SWAT, and MARSOC A&S. My mission is to bridge the gap between traditional performance training and the unique demands of tactical and military athletes.

I got my start coaching hybrid athletes, blending strength, endurance, and hypertrophy training to achieve peak performance. As I worked with more tactical and military athletes, I realized there was a need for a specialized approach tailored to the grueling physical and mental challenges of SOF selections. This realization drove me to focus on prepping SOF candidates for success, combining cutting-edge research, proven training methodologies, and real-world experience.

Whether you're preparing for selection, seeking to level up your fitness, or simply curious about what it takes to thrive in these elite environments, I hope you'll find the information I share helpful.