This week, George and Matt chat with 10 year USMC Officer and 4-year SOFlete athlete, Kris Drake. Kris serves as a USMC Cyberspace Officer, however, he has worked equally hard at finding and maintaining a sense of priority- based around safeguarding time with his family and still finding time to indulge his passions of health and fitness, learning, and being outdoors. Listen as the guys draw from the worlds of performance psychology, business management, and philosophy to try and make some sense...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Lunch and Learn Chapter 4 - Nutrition Disclaimer Whilst SOFLETE does work with a Registered Nutritionist, neither George nor Matt hold this qualification, or that of a Dietician. Any discussion or recommendations given in this Chapter should not be construed as medical advice and listeners should always consult a trained clinician before attempting any nutritional intervention. Episode 3 - Improving YOUR Nutrition This is the episode in every chapter that everyone cares about- the one that turns...
Jul 09, 2021•26 min
Lunch and Learn Chapter 4 - Nutrition Disclaimer Whilst SOFLETE does work with a Registered Nutritionist, neither George nor Matt hold this qualification, or that of a Dietician. Any discussion or recommendations given in this Chapter should not be construed as medical advice and listeners should always consult a trained clinician before attempting any nutritional intervention. Episode 2 - The Relevance of Nutrition Within The Tactical Community In this episode, George and Matt get to grips with...
Jul 07, 2021•29 min
Lunch and Learn Chapter 4 - Nutrition Disclaimer Whilst SOFLETE does work with a Registered Nutritionist, neither George nor Matt hold this qualification, or that of a Dietician. Any discussion or recommendations given in this Chapter should not be construed as medical advice and listeners should always consult a trained clinician before attempting any nutritional intervention. Episode 1 - Introducing Nutrition To be fair, nutrition is definitely a topic of conversation that doesn’t need to be i...
Jul 05, 2021•28 min
In today’s episode, George and Matt get the opportunity to chat with longtime SOFLETE friend, Noël Brenda. Noël is a 14 year veteran of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, where he served as both a Medic SF and Physical Training Instructor. This gave him a fantastic first-hand perspective on the preparation required to build successful tactical professionals, an opportunity he capitalized upon, as he transitioned back into civilian life. He’s now co-founder of Breda Strength and Conditioning, wi...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 29 min
Episode 3 - How to Enhance YOUR Heart Health The ‘Be Your Own Scientist’ concept is a big part of what we do here at SOFLETE. We feel that it’s much better to teach you the methods, than give a rigid prescription. That way, you can figure out exactly what does and doesn’t work, based on the constraints present in your own unique situation. With that being said, the last episode of this chapter is dedicated to giving you the tools needed to square away your own Heart Health. The guys teach you ho...
Jun 25, 2021•32 min
Episode 2 - The Relevance of Heart Health to the Tactical Community Despite the media portrayal that the tactical community is made up exclusively of personnel resembling Greek demi-gods (we’ll admit, there are one or two- looking at you Firefighters!), we’re actually a pretty representative cross-section of the civilian population. We have similar proportions of super fit people and similar proportions of those who are… maybe not so much. In this episode, the guys get into how developing heart ...
Jun 23, 2021•21 min
Episode 1 - Introducing the Concept of Heart Health George and Matt kick off this new chapter with a thorough look into exactly what establishing good Heart Health means. George then uses real-world examples from his own experiences competing and coaching, both at the highest level, to illustrate the importance of this concept. George recounts how he learned the necessity of building a solid ‘aerobic base’, even with strength and power athletes, when he had the crushing realisation that his athl...
Jun 21, 2021•30 min
The second part of this episode builds on the foundations laid out in Part A. George and Matt gets into the specifics of how you can weaponize this new knowledge to help better inform your training. Based on this, George shines the spotlight on exactly what his own training looks like, both whilst competing (including in Ultra competitions and the recent Recon Challenge) as well as when he's in more of a General Physical Preparation phase. As ever, we want you to join in the conversation- either...
Jun 17, 2021•51 min
We're back in the Human Performance Team's virtual office, listening in as the guys break down the tale that's as old as time... Can you really train for a marathon and still bang heavyweights?! To put it simply, it depends... listen as George and Matt take a deep dive into the exercise physiology principles that govern concurrent training (the practice of combining endurance and strength training). Make no mistake, and the boys dig right down into the nuts and bolts that help form the backbone ...
Jun 15, 2021•41 min
Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combative industry for over four decades. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. • His research on the neuroscience o...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 39 min
Recon Challenge Event Reflection Podcast (Episode 3) In this episode, George breaks down all the action, laughter and tears from inside the 2021 USMC Recon Challenge. You’ll get some insider tips on how to optimize nutrition, hydration and performance psychology that are readily transferable to your endurance training and competitions. Plus hear about the 0315 reveille, the most beautiful sunrise of George’s life and getting such bad hand cramps he resembled Captain Hook… Quite simply, this is o...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Recon Challenge Training Podcast (Episode 2) It’s been 10 days since George and his teammate took an incredible 3rd place at the gruelling, annual Recon Challenge event at Camp Pendleton. In this episode of the SOFLETE Performance Podcast, we catch up with George and find out how he managed to complete the event with such a short amount of preparation. We dive into everything that has happened since the first Recon Challenge podcast four weeks ago, where George was just dusting off his Cammies. ...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Pre-Recon Challenge Podcast (Episode 1) For most people, having a hobby like landscape photography whilst working a full time job, alongside being a husband and a Dad, is probably enough of a challenge. If you were to also add in coaching and competing in ultra-distance competitions, completing a college degree as well as being an active member of various veteran support networks, you start to get an insight into George’s life. As someone who truly embodies the SOFLETE slogan ‘Die Living’, Georg...
May 31, 2021•55 min
Episode 3: How to Improve YOUR Sleep We get it, there’s only 24 hours in a day and between work, family and training it can be almost impossible to get 7-9 hours in bed. On top of that, we’re a community made up of people who make a living jumping out of aircraft at 3AM, or spending a 12 hour shift in an ambulance. So whilst it might be reasonable to expect a pro athlete to be maximizing their sleep, how can we make this work for the tactical professional? As with every chapter, in Episode 3, Ge...
May 28, 2021•42 min
Episode 2: How sleep is relevant to the tactical community When you’re supposed to be on stag but your body needs sleep so badly, you’re willing to fall asleep and allow Sgt Briones to steal your weapon (and have to face the inevitable consequences!)... that’s when you know this sleep thing must be pretty important! In today’s episode, George and Matt attempt to comprehend the fact that for thousands of years, humans have spent around a third of their lives in this vulnerable state of unconsciou...
May 26, 2021•22 min
Episode 1: Introducing Sleep Welcome to Episode 1 of Chapter 2; where we start to explore the individual pillars that make up the Conscious Warrior System. Today George and Matt discuss why sleep is so important, not only for supporting training gains but also for learning, creativity and general health. From boosting testosterone and controlling appetite, through to improving problem solving and decision making, sleep is the closest thing to a magic bullet that we have available to us. George t...
May 25, 2021•23 min
Ever wondered what it might be like to be a fly on the wall in the SOFLETE Human Performance Team's virtual office?! Join George and Matt as they sip their morning coffee and generally put the world to rights. From existentialism to the benefits of performing a heavy ruck on tired legs, the guys use this time as a chance to look at life and training from a different perspective. Drawing on personal experience, conversation with some incredible podcast guests, and professional conferences, this t...
May 18, 2021•48 min
Episode 3: Practical application of the Conscious Warrior System In the final episode of this first chapter, the guys discuss exactly how the Conscious Warrior System could be implemented by the tactical athlete. They explore the connections between the 6 pillars of the system and George breaks down how seeing these pillars as tools can offer new perspectives to problem solving, both at work and at home. Finally, the guys throw down the gauntlet and offer the listeners a simple challenge, allowi...
May 13, 2021•21 min
Episode 2: How the Conscious Warrior System is relevant to the tactical community Welcome to episode 2, where George and Matt dig into exactly how they see the Conscious Warrior System being beneficial for the tactical community. The guys acknowlege that whilst the tactical professional is different from the pro-sport athlete, there's still a lot we can learn from them about creating a performance based ecosystem that will support the individual. As part of this, George reflects back on what the...
May 13, 2021•20 min
Episode 1: Introducing the Conscious Warrior System As promised, this is the first episode of chapter 1 in this Lunch and Learn series. In this episode, George and Matt discuss exactly what the Conscious Warrior System is and how the 6 pillars work to support optimal tactical performance. George gives a brief insight into the origins of this system and how it has evolved to where it is today. We're extremely excited about the potential of this project and it's been hard for us not to share more ...
May 13, 2021•17 min
Introducing the Lunch and Learn Series George and Matt introduce the latest offering from the SOFLETE Human Performance Team. We get it, everyone's busy and sometimes you don't have 2 hours to spend listening to a podcast. This is where the SOFLETE Lunch and Learn series comes in. Think of it like a Human Performance magazine, designed specifically for the tactical community. Every 2 weeks, we'll drop a 15-20 minute high octane dose of information and conversation; designed for easy listening on...
May 13, 2021•10 min
George talks with Beau of V23 Athletics in Denver and Kegan of Autonomous Athlete about their methods and motivations.
May 04, 2021•53 min
George and Matt talk about the Tactical Transferability Scale.
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Matt and George discuss the The Dynamic Systems Theory.
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Matt and George talk about PTSD
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 19 min
George sits down to talk with SOFLETE's newest coach, Matt Sanderson.
Mar 23, 2021•46 min
Doug and Christian catch up after a long break
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 43 min
Bottom of the Barrel 16 - Introducing Michael by SOFLETE
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 52 min
Performance Podcast - 61 Conversations Lead To Change by SOFLETE
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min
