Monarch Human Performance Podcast

** 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 the tactical setting, Coach Telegadas got his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in exercise science from Longwood University and his Master’s of Exercise Physiology with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from The University of Miami (FL). 

Telegadas has held several intern coaching roles at Longwood University, Liberty University & Virginia Commonwealth University. During his Master’s program, he served as the graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach for all Olympic sports at The University of Miami. After graduating with his Master’s Degree. Kosta worked for EXOS in Detroit, Michigan where he headed all coaching operations for youth, college, professional, general population & tactical athletes. 

Outside of work, Coach Telegadas runs Telegadas Performance Training for his online clients, presents educational curriculums for O2x Human Performance, writes articles for various blogs & leads S&C workshops for the Wounded Warrior Project.  In his spare time, Kosta competes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, goes to Washington DC for sporting events & loves to hang out with his dog Lilly.

In this episode Kosta talks about:

Resources discussed:

The Tier System by Joe Kenn

Triphasic Tactical Manual by Cal Dietz

Exos Education

Teambuildr Blog

Simplifaster Blog

You can follow Kosta on social media via his Instagram page or reach out to him directly via email at [email protected]

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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 research skills to understanding questions like how CCTV operators manage complex control rooms, how individuals drive under-the-influence, how elite athletes reach peak performance and how emergency responders make medical decisions.

In this episode Matt talks about:

Resources discussed:

You can follow Matt on Linkedin or contact him via email at [email protected]

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 studies at the University of Pittsburgh’s Neuromuscular Research Laboratory. Dr. Eagle extended his studies as a postdoctoral fellow in the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic from 2019 to 2021. His research interests are currently focused on mitigating risk for long-term sequelae following traumatic brain injury, with a specific focus on mental health issues. 

Dr. Eagle has published over 80 papers in refereed journals and presented his research at local, national and international scientific conferences.

In this episode Shawn talks about:

Resources discussed

Advice for a young investigator by Santiago

Research paper: Exploration of Race and Ethnicity, Sex, Sport-Related Concussion, Depression History, and Suicide Attempts in US Youth

You can follow Shawn through social media at:

Twitter: @shawn_eagle

LinkedIn: Shawn Eagle

Website: www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/people/shawn-eagle

Research Gate: Shawn Eagle

Or you can contact Shawn directly via email - [email protected]

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 Base in Edmonton where he oversees the development and delivery of fitness- and performance-related programs provided by Personnel Support Programme to the Canadian Armed Forces members including Unit PT and annual fitness testing. Kevin’s extra duties include being the Chief Official for Grappling in the Canadian Armed Forces, co-founder of the National Strength and Conditioning Associations first ever Combat Sports Special Interest Group alongside UFC Performance Institutes’s Duncan French, and a Committee Member to Edmonton’s Combative Sports Commission.

In this episode Kevin talks about:

Resources discussed:

Atomic Habits by James Clear 

The Change Mindset by Andy Craggs

You can follow Kevin via Linkedin 

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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 altitude low opening (HALO) parachutist, civilian paramedic, Special Forces medic, operations and intelligence sergeant, and board-certified emergency medicine physician, Mike now uses his extensive knowledge of training and medicine to help men over forty achieve peak physical condition. He is the author of the bestselling book “Honed: Finding Your Edge As A Man Over 40” and is the founder of Greybeard Performance. 

In this episode Mike talks about:

Resources discussed:

Cronometer app

Breathe by Rickson Gracie

You can follow Mike through his website https://greybeard-performance.myshopify.com as well on social media via Facebook or on Instagram at @greybeardperformance and @drmikesimpson

You can also pick up a copy of his book -  Honed: Finding Your Edge as a Man Over 40

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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.  Pertinent positions comprise of a Human Performance Scientific, Engineering and Technical Advisory supporting Office of Naval Research’s, Expeditionary Maneuvers’ Warrior Resilience program, as the Human Performance Research Manager for Head Quarter’s Air Force Special Operations Command under the Command Surgeon’s office, and a Research Respiratory Physiologist within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s, 711th Human Performance Wing Directorate, School of Aerospace Medicine’s (USAFSAM), Aeromedical Research Branch.  In addition, he served honorably in U.S. Air Force as an Aerospace & Operational Physiologist (A&OP) at Brooks City-Base (a.k.a. Brooks AFB, TX) at USAFSAM as Chief, A&OP Operations at the A&OP Training Unit and then as Officer in Charge, Research Operations for the Operating Location – USAFSAM, Lackland AFB.  Academic achievements consist of earned B.S. and M.S. degrees with current progress towards the completion of a Ph.D. in Human & Sports Performance.  

Over a 20-year career, Mr. White’s professional background spans the spectrum from work-related physical ability testing, application of occupational physiology, and collegiate coursework curriculum and instructional development.  He holds current memberships within the following professional organizations; International Society for Mountain Medicine (ISMM), Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and United States Weightlifting Association; with certifications as NSCA’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) plus USAW’s Level 1 Sport Performance Coach (L1SP).  Mr. White’s strategic intent for career development is to continue his professional work regarding human performance in military operations with continued efforts to complete a doctorate degree.  Ultimately, Mark’s professional goal will culminate with the establishment of a laboratory that contributes research to the current body of knowledge in respiratory exercise physiology, environmental physiology, stress science, and occupational work physiology as it pertains to human performance; specifically, towards our U.S. Armed Forces “warfighters”.

In this episode Mark talks about:

Resources discussed:

Meditations Marcus Aurelius 

History of Exercise Physiology by Charles Tipton

You can follow Mark on Linkedin and via his website at S.A.R Human Performance

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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 Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall. He is also the professions lead for 38 full time and reservist RAF physiotherapists.

He is also a leadership development consultant outside of the military and will be launching a leadership coaching programme in early 2022 to help AHPs, doctors and dentists develop their personal, professional and leadership skills.

In this episode Richard talks about:

Resources discussed:

7 habits of Highly effective people by Stephen Covey

Turn the ship around by David Marquet

Physio matters podcast

Hawkins Team leadership

You can follow Richard on social media on Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

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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 University of Memphis in 2004. He is the current Editor-in-Chief of the NSCA Tactical Strength & Conditioning Report. His research focuses on the physical demands among military, law enforcement, fire, and rescue personnel, and also how to best train to meet these demands. He has an extensive publication record, with over 130 papers in the field of human performance. 

In this episode Brian talks about:

Resources discussed:

Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction (1 ed.) Samir Okasha

You can contact Brian directly at [email protected] you can also follow Brian on social media on Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram

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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 ventures. He is the CEO of Raven Strategic Inc. a consultation company specialising in performance coaching and leadership training. He is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt and Co owner of Ascension Martial Arts in Port Coquitlam BC.   Sebastian has been featured  in the documentaries “Sheepdog CrossFit Murph a Tribute to humanity” and Survival  TV “A police perspective”.

In this episode Seb talks about:

Resources discussed:

The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr Joseph Murphy.

The book of five rings by Miyamoto Musashi

Breathing for Warriors by Dr. Belisa Vranich and Brian Sabin

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson

You can keep up to date with Sebastian through Instagram, either through his personnel account @slavccmdr or Business account @ravenstrategic

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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 more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on tactical topics. He also teaches undergraduate courses in Strength and Conditioning and graduate courses in High Performance Coaching and Tactical Strength and Conditioning. He has served as a firefighter. He received the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioner of the Year Award and Senior Investigator Grant to conduct research on firefighters. He served as an inaugural member of the NSCA’s Tactical Strength and Conditioning – Facilitator (TSAC-F) Certification Exam Development Committee and the TSAC-Special Interest Group. He has served as a contributor and reviewer for the TSAC Report for 7 years. Dr. Abel also owns Tactical Fitness Institute, LLC which develops legally defensible physical ability standards for fire departments and law enforcement agencies. 

In this episode Mark talks about:

Resources discussed:

Block periodization by Issurin

Periodization: theory and methodology of training by Bompa and Haff

Hard work by Sharkey and Davis

You can contact Mark via email at: [email protected]; [email protected]; or you can follow him on social media via Linkedin.

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