Applied Performance Sciences

Driving individuals and teams to their peak potential

who we are

Applied Performance Sciences (APS) is dedicated to expanding the capacity for performance in human beings at the individual and organizational levels. Achieving peak performance in any discipline requires a specific set of conditions and specialized preparation—physical, mental, behavioral, and neurobiological. With a unique understanding of these factors, APS has developed methods for applying them to teams and individuals to maximize performance.

Founded by US Navy SEALs and developed in conjunction with Olympic and professional sport coaches, APS delivers content and training that are applicable to any environment in which peak performance is desired.

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The Human Performance Project

What makes for optimal physical and mental performance, and how do you harness it?
APS’s advanced training programs draw on Olympic sport, professional athletics, and military special operations to develop tools to raise both team and individual performance to the next level.

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Working with APS has been extremely rewarding – they truly personify the spirit of team culture and leadership. They do a great job of adapting their past military experience into helping organizations like ours, and they always go above and beyond what’s asked of them. Their “can-do/never-quit” attitude is infectious and makes you want to be better at everything you do.
- DOUG P., Piper Jaffray & Co.

“During 17 years with my department’s SWAT team, I’ve had the opportunity to train with some amazing individuals. From the newest operation to the most senior team leader, everyone was able to benefit from their tremendous experience. I speak for the team when I say, we cannot wait to have them back to push us even harder.”
- MIKE R., SWAT Commander, Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept.

“If you’re looking to turn your Department into an elite team there isn’t a better model than the SEALs. You can’t adopt all of their training and principles, but APS can show you how to adapt them to fit your Department.”
- BILL H., Division Chief – Operations, Chico Fire Rescue

“The team-building message Applied Performance Sciences delivered over the course of two and a half days was one that I’m sure will stay with our guys for the rest of their lives. TEAM – TEAMMATE – SELF. Very powerful!”
- JIM M., Men’s Head Basketball Coach, Ithaca College

“Our partnership with APS has been an integral part of the success of our local prevention programming. Their ability to reach and connect with audiences of all ages on subjects ranging from the negative impacts of drugs and alcohol on human performance and youth brain development, to communication, teamwork, and leadership, makes APS an invaluable asset to our community – and they get prevention, which is a rarity.”
- JENNIFER M., Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services