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Back to Basics: A Common Sense Approach to Coaching the Special Forces Tactical Athlete
June 25, 2016
Understand why the strength and conditioning basics work, how they work, and how they elicit the desired performance outcomes. In this session from the 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Brandon Stone identifies buzzwords like mental toughness, work capacity, and regeneration, as well as how those are integrated into training the program at the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne).
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design regeneration work capacity mental toughness strength and conditioning tactical strength and conditioning TSAC-F TSAC
Sports Science: The Brain-Body Connection
April 28, 2016
Develop a better understanding of the brain’s role on exercise and recovery for the tactical athlete, and learn how to identify and implement heart rate variability (HRV) markers for prescribing recovery strategies. Presented by Mark Stephenson, Director of the Human Performance Program at a special operations unit for the Department of Defense, at the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training.
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TSAC Report 80 - Military Column – January 2026
February 24, 2026
This column outlines a combat readiness framework that integrates physical conditioning to strengthen cognitive performance. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical training and mental health.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Professional Development Exercise Research Cardiovascular Conditioning Combat Readiness Mental Resilience Endurance Training High-Intensity Interval Training Sport Science
What is in Your Smoothie?
September 1, 2015
Not all smoothies are made the same, and due to the nature of process (i.e., mixing of ingredients), oftentimes the nutritional information provided may not be exactly reflected
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Development of a Comprehensive Injury Prevention Program within a Fire Department
January 13, 2020
Deena Kilpatrick, Joe Jones, and Jill Mills team up in this session from the 2019 NSCA Tactical Annual Training to discuss the various components of a comprehensive injury prevention program within a fire department. They also provide strategies to create and implement a comprehensive injury prevention program to better serve a multi-faceted approach for fire and rescue personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Safety Injury Prevention Breathing Bracing Spinal Alignment Deadlift Firefighters
Recovery and the Central Nervous System
May 1, 2016
Learn to identify and combat risk factors among high stress tactical personnel; how they affect performance, sleep, and recovery; and how to begin managing stress. In this session from the 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Jeff Nichols explains how to lay out a clear and concise process to evaluate stress and create a plan specific to each individual to combat the negative side effects of stress.
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Implications of Psychological Trauma for Tactical Athletes and Human Performance Professionals
March 11, 2022
The purpose of this article is to explore trauma-related mental health issues and help human performance professionals more effectively train tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Mental Health Trauma Readiness Survey Tactical Athletes Oculocardiac Reflex Activation
TSAC – Reducing the Risk of Injury – Estimating and Countering True Injury Risks
April 24, 2020
This article is part of a continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning.
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Zercher Squat: Field Alternative for Front Squat
March 19, 2021
This exercise technique excerpt demonstrates the Zercher squat as a possible alternative and more field-specific squat for tactical athletes.
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From the Field – Transitioning from Military Service to Strength and Conditioning Coach
December 31, 2021
This article provides recommendations and advice from a former active-duty Infantry/Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army on the transition to becoming a tactical strength and conditioning coach.
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