Discover how the nervous system controls athletic performance with Brendan Smith from Wired to Move. Learn practical nervous system training techniques using Square One System and Signal Six protocols that strength coaches can implement immediately.

In this episode, we explore:

• How the nervous system acts as CEO of movement and performance
• Primitive reflexes and their impact on athletic movement patterns
• Practical applications of neuro response testing for athletes
• Concussion recovery and injury prevention strategies
• Vestibular system training and visual drills for performance
• Fascia, proprioception, and sensory input optimization
• Posture correction through nervous system integration

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Discover how to become a strength coach for firefighters with Alex Redshaw from O2X Human Performance!

This tactical strength and conditioning deep dive covers firefighter training programs, working with first responders, and breaking into the tactical fitness space. Learn about recruit academy programming, managing 24-hour shift schedules, movement quality screening, and injury prevention for tactical athletes.

Alex shares his journey from Australian sports science research to embedded strength coach at Arlington County Fire Department, revealing why tactical strength and conditioning offers better work-life balance than college athletics. Perfect for strength coaches considering careers in fire service, police, military, or tactical fitness.

Whether you're CSCS certified, NSCA accredited, or exploring tactical human performance, this episode provides actionable insights for serving first responders through strength and conditioning.

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Hawkin Dynamics

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Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software,

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Vitruve VBT

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Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Dashr

🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/

Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link below.

Discover why tactical strength and conditioning requires a completely different approach than college athletics. Coach Matt Matua shares his 3.5 years of experience at Fort Bragg, revealing the critical mistakes college strength coaches make when transitioning to tactical settings. Learn why "we don't need more strength coaches in tactical we need more tactical strength and conditioning coaches."

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Hawkin Dynamics

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Hawkin Dynamics is the world leader in force plate solutions. Wireless hardware, intuitive software,

and powerful analysis make Hawkin Dynamics the best choice for any coach or trainer. Make sure you check them out in the link above.

Vitruve VBT

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Join the over 7,000 coaches that trust Vitruve VBT. Vitruve makes Velocity Based Training simple and effective with reliable, affordable and easy to use technology. For more about Vitruve click the link above.

Power Lift

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Power Lift is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of American-made strength and conditioning equipment. They understand that your Brand is important and offer several diverse ways to incorporate that Brand into your strength equipment. For more about Power Lift click the link above.

Dashr

🌎Site: https://www.dashrsystems.com/

Dashr is a performance testing company best known for its laser timing, but also integrates with Teambuildr and offers a free Player Profile app used by 6k+ athletes. Beyond timing, they provide a full suite of testing solutions including verticals, broad jumps, RSI, biometrics, reaction, and AMS. For more about Dashr click the link below.