Join us for an exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" discussing the event "Hell Day," a nation-wide, world class training event preparing students for the rigors of Special Operations training. SOCOM Athlete has conducted 28 Hell Day events across the united states since 2017, seeing over 30 different Special Guest Instructors from various Special Operations backgrounds mentor & develop our students.
In this episode, we're joined by Instructors:

• Instructor Tim Branch, former Naval Special Warfare Operator (SWCC) who recently earned his Master's Degree & has successfully mentored/developed students w/ SOCOM Athlete since 2017. T has instructed at 5 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.
• Mike Penticura is a retired Green Beret of 5th Special Forces Group & owner/founder of Zulu Ops Tactical Solutions. A recipient of the Purple Heart & Bronze Star w/ Valor medals, Mike saw heavy combat while deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan. Mike has instructed at 3 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.
• Instructor Kini Cole is a former USMC Recon Marine with over 26 years of experience in local & federal law enforcement, including work as an undercover police officer. Kini is a 3x World & 3x Pan American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion. Kini has instructed at 2 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days
• Dr. Arnold Stocker is a former Army Green Beret 18D, USAF Pararescueman (PJ), and now a Lt Colonel in the Air Force Reserve. He now works full-time in anesthesia as a CRNA, and founded the program SFTA (South Florida Tactical Athletes). Arnold has instructed at 2 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.
• Instructor JP Cervantes, retired Green Beret, TV actor, and owner of Nous Defions Group LLC, an overseas, anti sex-trafficking organization. JP has instructed at 2 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.

SOCOM Athlete has conducted 28 Hell Days events across the United States since November 2017, immersing students into an intense team environment, providing: credentialed instructors from various Special Operations backgrounds, rubber training rifles, tactical litters, large training logs, challenging scenarios, physical & mental stress, and more; replicating a training environment similar to Navy SEAL BUD/S Hell Week, USAF A&S, Army Ranger/Special Forces Assessment & Selection, etc. Students are administered an official Fitness Test (PST/PFT/PAST), and are then are exposed to strenuous environmental elements such as: cold water submersion, stress induced from instructors, team runs/ruck marches, challenging tasks & timelines, and more. Weaknesses & strengths are exposed in each student throughout the event, providing real-time proof/analysis of whether the student possesses necessary traits to become a Special Operator. Traits we analyze:
-physical performance
-resiliency/will-power
-leadership ability
-task-performing accuracy & precision under stress
-communication under stress
-confidence accomplishing tasks under the water
-cognitive learning
-memory retention
Got what it takes!? Read more at the SOCOM Athlete website, and join us for the next Hell Day weekend near YOU.

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Join us for another episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as we bring on SOCOM Athlete's Nutritionist, Courtney Reeves, a professional bodybuilder & dietitian. Host Jason Sweet & Courtney discuss topics of nutrition, meal planning, and supplements, then transition into LIVE Q&A w/ SOCOM Athlete students. Jason & Courtney have been customizing meal plans for athletes for over 2 years together via SOCOM Athlete's SOF Nutrition Mentorship Program. Elite physical performance requires proper fuel. Enjoy another educational, empowering episode, and have your notes ready!

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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

Join us for another episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as we bring on our good friends Kini Cole & Lt Colonel (Dr.) Arnold Stocker to tell their stories, talk about being African American in Special Operations, and discuss their view of the current worldwide protests. Kini Cole is a former USMC RECON Marine (2nd Reconnaissance Battalion communicator). He has over 26 years of experience in local & federal law enforcement, including work as an undercover police officer. Kini is a 3x World & 3x Pan American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion. He currently sponsors a 100% free program that teaches Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and their families. Dr. Arnold Stocker is a former Army Green Beret 18D, USAF Pararescueman (PJ), and now a Lt Colonel in the Air Force Reserve. He now works full-time in anesthesia as a CRNA. He is the founder of SFTA (South Florida Tactical Athletes), a program with a mission of mentoring & preparing men & women for special operations careers. We’ve had the pleasure of teaming up twice with Arnold, Kini, and SFTA for SOCOM Athlete's Miami Hell Day I & II. We look forward to the next event with SFTA, and if you’re training in South Florida, don’t miss the opportunity to reach out to Arnold & Kini to request their training schedule.

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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

Join us for a special episode of "Send Me" as host Jason Sweet conducts a LIVE interview/Q&A with Green Beret & SOCOM Athlete instructor Charley Stetson. Charley began his career in the Army at 19 years old as an Airborne infantryman at Ft. Richardson, Alaska, spending over a year deployed in Iraq as a M240 machine gunner. After discovering the Special Forces community, Charley became a Green Beret, earning his Top Secret security clearance and graduating the grueling Lancero/Colombian Commando course. After earning his Lancero/Commando tabs, Charley became an expert in jungle warfare & spent a length of his career in remote areas of operation such as South America & Africa. Charley is now a member of 20th Special Forces Group in the Army National Guard and is a Hell Day special guest instructor/online mentor for SOCOM Athlete. This episode features Charley's story, then transitions to combat/deployment stories, training/selection stories, and a LIVE Q&A session w/ a group of SOCOM Athlete students.

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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

Join us for another empowering, action-filled episode of "Send Me" as host Jason Sweet conducts a LIVE interview/Q&A with JB Spisso, the author of "Warrior Leadership." JB is a US Army Ranger & Sergeant Major (retired) who served 26 years in the Army while doing everything from instructing at the United States Military Academy West Point to conducting a combat jump into Panama. The episode features JB's story, then transitions into discussing topics of effective warrior leadership, translating on & off the battlefield in all aspects of life. JB & Jason then conduct LIVE Q&A with a group of SOCOM Athlete students, answering all questions surrounding warrior leadership & beyond.

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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

Join SOCOM Athlete for another empowering episode as we hear the story of Major Chris Walsh, USAF Special Warfare Officer/STO (Special Tactics Officer). “First There!” The motto Combat Controllers/Special Tactics Officers live by. Major Walsh is a fully qualified JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) & ATC (Air Traffic Controller), commanding & controlling massive amounts of air power to coordinate with ground assets in the battle-space. Although still a STO, Major Walsh currently serves full-time in the Air Force as a member of the USA Bobsled Team, and is training for the 2022 Olympics. 

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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

Join SOCOM Athlete as we Q&A LIVE w/ Army SOF Recruiter SSG Chris Arroyo & retired Green Beret Travis Wilson. Travis deployed multiple times to combat zones & was severely injured in a military parachuting accident which required him to forego 13 separate surgeries. He currently owns/operates the nutrition & supplement company, Alpha Elite Performance. SSG Chris Arroyo is a top Army Recruiter, serving in & around the Special Operations community his entire career, including radio support for 7th SFG (Special Forces Group). Join SOCOM Athlete's host Jason Sweet as we conduct a LIVE Q&A and cover topics of Army Special Operation Forces, recruiting, training & deployment stories, day-to-day life of a Green Beret & more. Got what it takes to become a Green Beret? Contact your local Army recruiter to see if you qualify for the 18X program. 

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SOCOM Athlete LLC (SOCOM) is a veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, demographic-based online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact SOCOM Athlete via email or social media to begin your journey.

In this incredibly anticipated episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me," we bring on: Olympian & CCT (Combat Controller) Mike Hazle, UA Football/GCU Baseball Player & PJ (Pararescueman) Jason Sweet, and Pro MMA Fighter & CCT Connor Matthews. The three former Special Operators/Elite Athletes discuss all topics of mental & physical similarities/differences and team dynamics from personal experiences at the highest levels. Connor & Mike went through Basic Training & the CCT pipeline together, and recount some entertaining stories. They are then joined via LIVE video/audio feed by SOCOM Athlete students across the country to answer LIVE Q&A. Don't miss this exclusively valuable episode full of entertainment, stories, wisdom & advice for nearly 3 hours.

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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

Join us for this episode as we hear the story of a warrior; Verne Patterson. “Death on Call!” The phrase SOF TACP (Special Operation Forces Tactical Air Control Party) live by, acting as force multipliers & JTACs (Joint Terminal Attack Controllers). Verne was the chief JTAC instructor at the 22 STS (Special Tactics Squadron) located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington. SOCOM Athlete’s Jason Sweet interviews Verne, discussing his life before & during Verne’s journey from college athlete to combat-proven warrior.

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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

"The strong shall stand, the weak will fall by the wayside!" The motto of United States Air Force TACP (Tactical Air Control Party), a dedicated JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) entity of Air Force Special Warfare. We're joined by full-time National Guard TACP (Yes, the option to work full-time as a Guardsman/Reservist exists) SrA Travis W. Ross of the 147th ASOS located at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas. SrA Ross & "Send Me" Host Jason Sweet discuss the process of becoming a TACP operator from start to finish, the day-to-day life of TACP operators, and answer LIVE Q&A to SOCOM Athlete students training/pursuing careers in TACP.

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SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.

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