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Building Buy-In for Army Tactical Training at the Brigade Level
August 12, 2022
This article gives a firsthand account of working in a few of the United States Army’s earlier human performance and injury reduction programs as a strength coach and active-duty physical therapist.
TSAC Facilitators Professional Development H2F Tactical Facilitator THOR3 Dietician Buy-In Mentorship
From College to Command—Human Performance Optimization and the Army ROTC Cadet
November 19, 2018
Soldiers in today’s Army should be exposed to realistic and stressful training scenarios. Additionally, they should be educated on the physical, psychological, and cognitive effects of combat and fatigue. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) cadets are an ideal training audience since they are already immersed in an academic environment.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Professional Development ROTC Tactical Athlete Military Training Cadet Training
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
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition muscle building smoothie chromium dietary supplement fat burning smoothie protein smoothie whey protein
Hydration and Electrolyte Considerations for Tactical Athletes
February 1, 2016
It is important for tactical athletes to be aware of their fluid intake and hydration status when training for or performing job duties. This article explains several ways this can be accomplished.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition rehydrating fitness drinks replenishing electrolytes Hydration
Boots on the Ground: Purpose and Efficacy of United States Army Occupational Physical Assessment Test
April 1, 2017
A comprehensive but realistic battery of tests can reveal those who are sufficiently fit and athletic to immediately assimilate into training with the least possible likelihood of failure or injury. The Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) was designed to identify those individuals and screen out those who require further physical development.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation tactical strength and conditioning occupational physical assessment test opat
Periodization Approach Utilizing Progressive Overload Method for Physical Training Program in ROTC Cadets
August 1, 2017
The Physical Readiness Training Manual includes many exercises intended to keep military personnel in optimal physical condition while staying at a low risk to injury. Additionally, the application of progressive overload may be beneficial to periodization programming in ROTC cadet preparation for the Army Physical Fitness Test.
TSAC Facilitators Program design periodization TSAC-F TSAC ROTC progressive overload
Patterns of First Responders
July 1, 2014
Tactical facilitators need to understand the movement patterns that first responders encounter because they can have a profound effect on underlying biomechanics and may contribute to excessive tissue loads.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Safety injury prevention for EMTs injury prevention for firefighters repetitive motion disorder Overexertion trauma
Defining, Measuring, and Monitoring Resilience for the Tactical Professional: Part 2—Holistic Measurement and Monitoring: Theory, Principles, and Application
June 24, 2022
Part 2 of this series on allostatic load theory will focus on how monitoring personnel holistically can contribute to a well-rounded health and performance model supporting the tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Autonomic Nervous System Program Design Testing and Evaluation
Injury Prevention for Tactical Personnel – Compiling the Evidence and Lessons Learned
July 1, 2019
Musculoskeletal injuries are the primary source of disability in the United States military. With the integration of movement screens and the implementation of tactical strength and conditioning facilitators there can be success in reducing the amount of musculoskeletal injuries in the tactical populations.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Reducing Injuries FMS TSAC TSAC-F Injury Prevention
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.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Job Performance Tactical Facilitator TSAC-F
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