The TTPOA Podcast

On this episode we sit down with new TTPOA board member Jake Labhart.  Jake is a former Army Infantryman, who upon leaving the military founded In Extremis Performance where he worked with law enforcement special operations units at the federal, state, and local level. Over the last 5 years he has worked exclusively with law enforcement special operations units to build human performance programs to optimize performance, readiness, and longevity.  He began developing research backed physical fitness tests and shooting assessments for operational units, as well as training pipelines.

Jake holds a Doctorate from Campbell University, and has continued to work with prior and active-duty military and law enforcement special operations units in an effort to deliver science and human performance in a way that enhances the end user’s combat effectiveness. He continues to work alongside some of the leading experts in the tactical industry, as well as human performance, to educate and maximize potential in the special operations community. 

Jake is currently on the Training Advisory Board for the TTPOA, and is initiating a human performance initiative across the state of Texas. Human performance subject matter experts with backgrounds in strength and conditioning, physical therapy, recovery, and diet are being brought in to teach specific to the job function of a LE special operations officer. Please check out the links below for more information on the courses, the sponsors, and contact Jake for any other questions. 

Event: https://www.ttpoa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1621074&group=  

Sponsored by: Hoist

Website: https://drinkhoist.com/

10% off: TTPOA10

Instagram: @drinkhoist

Jake Labhart: 

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @inextperformance

On this episode we sit down with Matt Smith of Dallas SWAT and discuss "No Knock and Knock & Announce" warrant service.  We understand that this is a hot topic in the current climate facing Law Enforcement and SWAT Teams across the country and we would like for you to make your own decision.

Matt has been with DPD for 22 years and a part of Dallas SWAT for over 17 years.  Matt has taught Basic SWAT, Advanced SWAT, Hazardous Warrant Entry, Hostage Rescue CQB, Advanced Hostage Rescue CQB, Tactical Firearms Training for the TTPOA.  

In this episode we sit down with husband and wife team Chase and Heather Twedell of F1RST (First Responder Stress and Trauma) and Nate from the Sports Academy at The Star.

https://www.htwedell.org
https://thestar.sportsacademy.us

Dr. Heather Twedell received her doctorate in forensic psychology from Alliant University in 2011.  She is a licensed psychologist in the states of Texas and California.  Dr. Twedell's work with first responders, along with her family ties to law enforcement, gives her a strong appreciation and understanding of the culture and stressors specific to first responders.

Nate is one of the co-founding partners of Sports Academy and directs the elite performance programs in the facility. Nate also directly works with Sports Academy’s actor & entertainer program to develop role transformations and facilitates on sight training. Groups such as Netflix and Warner Bros. have contracted Nate as an onsite trainer. Nate also oversees and Sports Academy Tennis performance program. Nate became the head performance coach for Maria Sharapova in 2019.

On this episode we sit down with current LE / SWAT Wives and discuss the realities of being married to an LEO.

We sit down with Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project and some guy named Russ.  Scott Jedlinski is a lifelong martial artist (TKD, Muay Thai, BJJ). He has received hundreds of hours of training from people considered to be the best in the industry ranging from tactical/self-defense to competition.

​Scott is a Master class shooter in USPSA and is the 16th recipient of the F.A.S.T Drill (#15) coin along with being a four stripe BJJ Purple Belt under Charles Gomes of Gracie Barra.

Russ is from Ohio....LOL. Russ is an assistant instructor with Jedi and part of the Ohio Tactical Officers Association...  Russ you know we love ya..!!!

We talk with the new TTPOA President and the Vendor Coordinator to discuss the 2022 TTPOA SWAT Conference.  The conference this year will be held at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock..  Guys check out TTPOA.org for more updates to come...!!!

https://www.ttpoa.org

https://www.kalahariresorts.com/texas/

On this episode we sit down with Matt Pranka who is the owner of Xray Alpha, has 26 years of military experience in Special Operations and is a USPSA Grand Master in production Division.

Day 3 is done and all that is left is the Obstacle Course.....!!!  We sit down with the Texas A&M Marksman Team and the Team Leader from Brazos County SWAT and go over the events from Day 3 of the comp.

Day 2 of the 2021 TTPOA SWAT Competition.....  We sit down and go over the events of the day and the overall standings.

 The Rocky Run, Hostage Rescue and the Jungle Run.  

Today was the first day of the 2021 TTPOA Competition where all 33 teams ran the Sniper Challenge.....   We sit down with the Lubbock SWAT who took first place and with Neenah PD, WI who traveled 19 hours to get the the competition.  The 2021 competition is off and running boys...!!   Stay Safe and Train Hard