John Mikula Intro

[Coach Mik]

Good morning, warriors! I just found this site yesterday and think it rocks. I am a tactical strength and conditioning coach working with DoD. I believe one of the few remaining who are actually govt employees rather than contractors. So, I know I'm very fortunate. Was in the 9th ID almost 30 years ago and since have earned a masters degree, worked in the NFL as a strength coach, own my own training business, helped rehab military with acute spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries for the VA following 911, and for the past almost 5 years have been embedded with the military full-time. It's great, but here's the challenge. There is almost no training to help new coaches prepare to work with the military. I have been very fortunate in that my experience has helped me immensely to prepare for this role. I feel that this site might be very helpful in this regard. Let me leave you with this. Here's what tactical strength and conditioning isn't. It isn't cross-fit, or power-lifting, or strongman training, or marathon participation. It isn't physical therapy or functional movement screens. Have I made my point?

 

[Marine0311]

Welcome to the community. I look forward to your view, thoughts, opinions and homework in the arena of fitness.

 

[amorris127289]

Welcome, very interested in what you have to say! My plan B is to become a Tactical S&C coach.

 

[x SF med]

Good morning, warriors! I just found this site yesterday and think it rocks. I am a tactical strength and conditioning coach working with DoD. I believe one of the few remaining who are actually govt employees rather than contractors. So, I know I'm very fortunate. Was in the 9th ID almost 30 years ago and since have earned a masters degree, worked in the NFL as a strength coach, own my own training business, helped rehab military with acute spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries for the VA following 911, and for the past almost 5 years have been embedded with the military full-time. It's great, but here's the challenge. There is almost no training to help new coaches prepare to work with the military. I have been very fortunate in that my experience has helped me immensely to prepare for this role. I feel that this site might be very helpful in this regard. Let me leave you with this. Here's what tactical strength and conditioning isn't. It isn't cross-fit, or power-lifting, or strongman training, or marathon participation. It isn't physical therapy or functional movement screens. Have I made my point?

Welcome.

Take a look at all of the SOF prep stuff, there are a great number of us that stress functional fitness over anything else.

 

[Scubadew]

Welcome.

 

[Grunt]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Muppet]

Welcome.

M.

 

[AKkeith]

Welcome.

 

[Polar Bear]

Welcome. No you have not made your point. Not being rude, but after your explanation or lack there of, it makes zero sense. I trained till muscle failure...mass + endurance. Please go to the appropriate section and explain. Again Welcome

 

[CDG]

Welcome to the site.

 

[Red Flag 1]

Welcome to SS.

 

[Jäger]

Welcome to the site.