- Training/Recovery Cycles
- Operational Mindset
- Sleep/Stress/Nutrition Management
- Biofeedback
Tactical organizations
Elite training for mission-critical professions
“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
By putting themselves in harm’s way on a daily basis, Law Enforcement and First Responders subject themselves to a unique set of challenges. More than anyone, they understand that performing at peak potential every day is vital and they should demand nothing less from themselves or their teammates. With this in mind, APS provides customized physical, mental and organizational programming to address the needs of specific units.
Some general areas of focus include:- Team Leader Brief
- Leadership in Elite Units
- When Failure is not an Option
- Leading in Chaos
- Unit Identity & Cohesion
- Elite Performance Under Stress
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Using Failure as an Asset
- Communication
- Team Dynamics
- Occupation-Specific Capacities
- Operator Longevity
- "Flipping the Switch"
- TTPs
APS in Action
Human performance science in tactical environmentsAPS has partnered successfully with various law enforcement and first responder groups to customize programming to address a wide range of issues, including:
- Physical training for performance, longevity and injury prevention
- Managing the effects of stress and fatigue on performance;
- Recovery methods (physical and neurological);
- Lifestyle impact on mental and physical performance;
- Team dynamics, cohesion and leadership