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The 5 Stages To Training for Special Operations
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What Predicts Success At Special Forces Assessment & Selection? A Comprehensive Guide

ByDave January 13, 2025July 1, 2025

Success in the U.S. Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) course is no small feat. This grueling…

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Make 2025 the Year You Go All In
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Make 2025 the Year You Go All In

ByDave January 1, 2025February 18, 2025

Imagine you went all in last year: Would it be tough? Absolutely. Would it be worth it? Without…

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Think You’re Plateaued? Here’s Why You Haven’t
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Think You’re Plateaued? Here’s Why You Haven’t

ByDave June 26, 2024December 2, 2024

An athlete texted me, “Hey, I couldn’t hit 5 reps on bench press today. What’s the plan to…

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The Problem With Combat Sports
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The Problem With Combat Sports

ByDave June 11, 2024December 2, 2024

Combat sports are great, but they’re not going to get you selected. When you’re balancing strength, running, rucking,…

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How To Stop Sabotaging Yourself (And Start Making Progress)

ByDave May 13, 2024December 2, 2024

Self-sabotage is one of the most common problems I see in athletes. In this edition, I will explain…

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The Most Important Trait When Preparing for Selection
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The Most Important Trait When Preparing for Selection

ByDave May 2, 2024December 2, 2024

The most important trait for selection success is self-efficacy. Most people are unaware of this term, but once…

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Mindset

The Key To Long-Term Progress

ByDave April 30, 2024December 2, 2024

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a coach is temperance. Temperance is moderation or self-restraint….

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Feeling sorry for yourself is… a good thing?
Mindset

Feeling sorry for yourself is… a good thing?

ByDave April 20, 2024December 2, 2024

It’s ok to feel bad. In fact, you should feel bad sometimes. It’s often a sign that, deep…

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Your Top 4 Priorities When Training for Selection
Mindset | Strength

Your Top 4 Priorities When Training for Selection

ByDave April 16, 2024December 2, 2024

While you may read stories stating the military struggles to find recruits, there is no shortage of highly…

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Stop Blaming Genetics

ByDave April 11, 2024December 2, 2024

The impact of genetics on selection success is nowhere near what you see in sports. For instance, less…

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