We’re joined by Drew and Alex of the renowned MOPs & MOEs podcast. If you’re in the tactical human performance space and don’t know them—well, we don’t believe you. From coaching to data and even some background on the SMA story, this episode is packed with insight and laughs. Don’t miss it.

Want more MOPs and MOEs? Check out their podcast here or take a deeper dive by visiting their website.

Today’s guest is Matt Zanis — strength coach, physical therapist, and movement expert.

Plagued by injuries as a young athlete, Matt found his calling as a coach and PT, helping both developing athletes and seasoned operators prepare for the highest levels of competition and military operations.

Tune in for his origin story, his paradigm-challenging mindset, and his perspective on training operators and Team USA.

For more on Matt check out https://www.rootedinmvmnt.com and give him a follow in IG here.

Today we have Matt Spaid, Marine Combat Veteran and Firefighter who is helping veterans and first responders get the support they need through his non-profit Operation: Antifragile.

This is somewhat out of our wheelhouse and that couldn't be better. We talk about the stress of military separation, the lack of down regulation skills we gain in the military, and of course training.

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Instagram: @OAF_Training

The Warfighter 176 Challenge: From noon on September 1st to noon on September 11th, you’ll move with purpose; rucking, walking, or running 176 miles in honor of the 176 veterans who die by suicide every 10 days.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachael Lacey a tactical physical therapist whose path has taken her from athletic training at NAIA and Division II athletics to working on the front lines of soldier health. Over coffee in the early hours, we swap stories about the most common injuries we see, how logical periodization can be a game-changer for prevention, and why the tactical setting demands more than just good programming—it requires trust. We dig into the shifting demographics since the GWOT era, the socioeconomic hurdles to getting soldiers to seek care, and how strength coaches and rehab professionals can work side-by-side to keep the force ready.

Short episode tackling social media influence in the tactical space vs good quality training that may not be as flashy.

We're back! We apologize for the hiatus and delay in new podcasts.

This episode we discuss how to integrate into multidisciplinary teams and ways to be proactive. As coaches we are on the frontlines in tactical, we see more of the population and can be the eyes and ears of our teams.

Today’s episode is all about the critical role coaches play in shaping and driving physical culture within tactical units.

This is a sensitive topic for many in the tactical community, but it's one we care deeply about. We believe the most valuable thing a coach brings to the table isn’t just programming—it’s coaching. That means setting the tone, pushing intensity, maintaining technical standards, and taking command of the training session.

We dive into how coaches can actively lead physical culture from the front, influence expectations, and establish training standards that ripple across the entire unit. When a coach runs a session, there should be a noticeable difference—and that standard should be one the whole unit can rally around.

Today we're chatting with Jason Gusic, Marine, SWAT Officer and founder of Conjugate Tactical. Most importantly hardworking dad and awesome example of human performance practitioner. Tune in for an insightful talk on the origins of Conjugate Tactical and its evolution within Westside Barbell.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most talked-about topics in tactical training: preparing for high-speed schools and selection. No gimmicks, no sales pitch—just real talk from.

This week we’re joined by Jennifer Corwin — a Nutrition Health Educator and certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Instructor working with the tactical population. We dive into the common nutritional pitfalls she sees among service members and how she builds trust and buy-in with a population that isn’t always easy to reach. Then we shift gears and explore the world of Pregnancy and Postpartum training — a topic that’s a little off the beaten path for us, but one that brings fresh perspective and plenty of insight.