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In this episode, Coach Giovanni Urrutia, along with guests Matt and Brent, delve into the intricacies of motivation through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. They explore the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the importance of group cohesion, and how cultural influences shape motivation in military and first responder contexts. The conversation emphasizes the role of lea...

SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the stages of competence and their relevance to motor skill learning. They explore various motor learning models, the distinction between competence and capability, and the critical role of coaching in skill development. The conversation also delves into the importance of teaching individuals how to learn effectively, especially in high-pressure environmen...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of nostalgia and old injuries on current performance. They explore the differences between pain and injury, the importance of rehabilitation, and the biopsychosocial model of pain management. The conversation also delves into the role of mental health in physical pain, strategies for training around injuries, and the significance of adaptability and co...

In this episode of the Soflete Performance Podcast, hosts Giovani, Matt, and Brent delve into the topic of neck strength and its role in concussion prevention. They discuss recent studies and meta-analyses that explore the relationship between neck strength, mass, and the incidence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The conversation highlights the complexity of studying concussion prevention, emph...

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Chris Fettes- A former Navy SEAL who now slings ice cream and teaches first responders how to deal with active shooter threats.

On this Episode we have arguably one of the most legitimate shooters still in the game. Matt @Xray. Alpha. LLC spent over 20 years in service in SOF and is a USPSA Grand Master. Him and Brent @sofletefish get together to trash talk fitness, run drills, and dissect why CQB is such a hot topic these days. Like and Follow for the next Episode of Do It Live.

Former MARSOC Raiders get together to talk fitness, culture in SOF, and diet- while they live fire clear a shoot house utilizing basic principles of CQBFind Danny on IG @SOFLETE_Hypeman and the SOFLETE CEO and Founder Brent @SOFLETEFish

Matt and George sit down with a cup of joe and drive in a conversation about life balances where they specifically highlight the Cognitive Warrior System. If you haven't listened to the lunch and learn series on the new human behavior program, please head over and take a listen. Now, as always our podcast comes and goes like the wind but when we sit down we bring something unique to the liste...

George and Matt, in-person together in Salt Lake City for a change, discuss how you can engineer success for yourself this year. Whether this is the year you finally run that first ultra, or take your shot at getting your tabs, the guys chat "new year, new you" SOFLETE style. George unwraps the psychological theories around goal setting, offering some great insight and tips based on his...

Sitting together in George's office, he and Matt enjoy a coffee whilst catching up on what's been going on for them thus far in 2022. Alongside working arguably the best two jobs in strength and conditioning, the guys have been busy. George has been flat out balancing fatherhood, with studying for his Bachelor's degree, developing his writing skills and crushing training in anticipa...

George sits down with Dr. Katie (also known as Kate to many) Pate and explores a holistic approach to life and the actions it takes to build an experience worth living. Dr. Pate and George have an authentic, honest conversation with each other and share some ways they’ve learned to combat fear, anxiety, addiction, abuse, and countless other difficulties. Kate cracks George open in this one after s...

Dive into a conversation with George and Diana, as they sit and chat about the importance of nutrition from an omni-directional perspective on nutrition. Both George and Diana carry a wealth of experiences that they each shared on the show, only adding and connecting the dots in moving the needle forward in human performance. Furthermore, Diana believes strongly in science, research, and how scien...

Closing out the Lunch and Learn seriesJoin George and Matt as they wrap up the last in the series of the Lunch and Learn podcast. The boys reflect on how the Conscious Warrior System has slowly taken shape over the past few years, as a direct result of first hand experience. Utilizing the metaphor of the Parthenon, George describes how a solid foundation of health is necessary to support the load...

Episode 3 - Managing Your Occupational StressAs ever, in this final episode of the chapter, George and Matt get down to offering practical advice and suggestions for how you can better manage your occupational stress. From using the Conscious Warrior System framework, to specific breathing drills, the guys unpack simple and accessible solutions that you can put in place tonight, to help prepare yo...

Episode 2 - Occupation Stress in The Tactical CommunityIn these times of increasing uncertainty, the tactical community, especially, faces ever greater levels of unpredictability. Alongside this, resource and funding restrictions place significant limitations on a group of people who pride themselves in always being ready to ‘‘answer the call’’.Unsurprisingly, this leads to levels of work related...

Episode 1 - What is Occupational Stress? This is the last chapter in this series and represents another one of the supporting pillars in the Conscious Warrior System Framework. George and Matt kick off this chapter with their understanding of occupational stress. The guys discuss how work induced stress, both physical and psychological, can have a very real effect on your physiology; the results o...

Episode 3 - How To Flex Your Psychological StateIn this final episode of Chapter 6, George and Matt are back to give you the tools needed to take back control of your psychological state. The guys talk through some simple and accessible options for increasing self-awareness and establishing a baseline for any future strategies you might employ. As is customary with the Lunch and Learn series, the...

Episode 2 - How Understanding Psychological State is Relevant to the Tactical CommunityEverything we do in the Tactical Community revolves around teamwork. Even when operators deploy on their own, they are always supported by team members- be that professionally, in the form of radio operators or int’ specialists, or personally, in the form of spouses or friends. If a team, like a chain, is only a...

Episode 1 - Introducing Psychological StateIn Chapter 6, George and Matt look at the Psychological State and get to grips with how understanding your state, as well as those around you, will exponentially enhance performance and longevity. As usual, Episode 1 acts as an introduction to the topic. The guys use their own personal and professional experiences to highlight the importance of recognizin...

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Brent and Doug discuss the intricacies of the human specimen.