Managing a Special Forces Human Performance Program

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1 Managing a Special Forces Human Performance Program Managing a Special Forces Human Performance Program Paul Goldberg MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD 10 th SFG THOR 3 Human Performance Coordinator USA Weightlifting Performance Coach USA Triathlon Level I coach OPSEC History Accountability Chain of Command Staffing Program Sports medicine Strength & Conditioning Bridge Topics Nutrition Mental Performance Education Data Special projects Internships Collaboration Research

2 SOF Human Performance History 1946 Dr Thomas Delorme PT working to reduce injuries th SFG Trojan warrior 1994 NSW puts active duty ATC in place BN Rangers. LTC McChrystal staffs an active duty PT 2000 USASOC memo for active duty PT 2001 NSW hires contract ATC position 2005 NSW Hires GS Director, PT, RD & Strength coach 2005 Ranger Regiment investigates starting a HP Program 2006 COL LaCamera hires a PT, OT for Rangers () 2009 USSOCOM plans out and funds HP Programs for all SOF Units 2009 GS HP positions open across all groups 2010 Contractors hired across all groups 2012 Program of Record Accountability Congress SECDEF USSOCOM USASOC WARCOM AFSOC MARSOC THOR 3 TAP AFSOC HPP PERRES USASOC HP Staffed Units USASOC HQ 160 th SOAR 1 st SFG(A) 3 rd SFG(A) 5 th SFG(A) 7 th SFG(A) 10 th SFG(A) USAJFKSWCS MISOC 95th 75 th Rangers 1 st BN 1/1 1/10 1 st BN 2 nd BN 2 nd BN 3 rd BN 3 rd BN 4 th BN RSTB

3 WARCOM WARCOM NSW Center Group 1 Group2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 10 Group 11 MARSOC MARSOC MARSOC School House 1st BN 2 nd BN 3 rd BN Basic SOF Unit HP Staffing Group Command 0 6 Active Duty Medical 0 5 Active Duty Operations 0 5 Active Duty Officer In Charge 0 4 Active Duty HP Coordinator GS or Contractor Strength Coach GS or Contractor Physical Therapist AD, GS or Contractor Athletic Trainer AD, GS or Contractor Performance Dietitian GS or Contractor Mental Performance Contractor Data Analyst Contractor HP Staffing Active Duty Action Officer, OIC, NCIOC, PT, PT Tech Duty Station 1 4 years Program Coordinator (GS) CSCS, Masters, 5yrs exp (DI, Pro, Oly) Contract Staff Positions S&C, PT, ATC, PD, Mental Performance, Data 3yrs exp (DI, Pro, Oly), Masters preferred, Certifications Must obtain and retain a SECRET clearance Vendors are staffing only. They only provide candidates Unit selects best candidate for respective position Contractor is vendors employee but follows Program Coordinators program Prime vendor

4 Staffing Concerns Staff roles and job must be clear (PWS) Be aware of contract guidelines and contractor parameters (COR) Hire the best fit for the job Resumé only tells part of the story Respect Communication 10 th SFG(A) THOR 3 Program Goals Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning (TH0R 3 ) Program. The program will focus on optimizing the physical and mental conditioning of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) personnel and sustaining elevated physical function, conditioning, and speed recovery of injured personnel to optimal peak physical and mental performance. USASOC PWS 2011 "Optimize the Human Weapon System" ADM McRaven Jan 2011 Group Goals Readiness & Development Team Goals Physical readiness Individual Soldier Goals Breakdown of Physical Training Injuries- USASOC SOF Units. Jan 12-Feb 15 Individual 58.06% 6.47% Unit 35.46%

5 Sports Medicine Group Med, Physical Therapist, ATC, PT Tech Greatly reduced Time to Care compared to Hospital Prehab, Rehab Coverage at facilities, events and training Acute treatment Education Injury Patterns and Metrics Strength & Conditioning Surpass needs of Group, Team & Individual Performance vs Fitness Training vs Working out Overall Athletic Development Mitigate injuries, imbalances and deficiency Education Testing Metrics Lifetime skills and activity Bridge Program Program to bring injured soldier to Return to Duty (RTD) One of the first components obligated in SOF HP Hands and eyes on soldier at all times Medical, PT, ATC, Sports Psych, PD & S&C all involved Allows soldier to remain with their Group or Unit at all times Allows injured soldier to work and sweat along with teammates Return To Duty (RTD) is ultimate goal RTD has different meanings

6 Nutrition Sports Nutrition and Performance Based Education Diet Evaluation Food and Meal Preparation Food Safety Body Composition Testing Counseling Supplement evaluation Mental Performance Various mental strategies, such as visualization, self talk and relaxation techniques, can help overcome obstacles and achieve full potential. Hands on Presence and Resource Body Awareness, Breathing, Visual Cues Focus, Problem Solving, Communication Skills Cope with the Pressures of Competition, Combat, etc. Recovery from Injury Present at Events and Training NOT a Clinical position Data Analyst Manage Data Collection, Input, identify and label Run Statistics on Data Interpret Data Metrics Collection Research Support

7 Other Actions Equipment Support Combatives Special Projects Group and Team Support Collaboration Internships Research Budget Purchasing Staffing Contracts Scheduling Facilities Time to Action Culture Challenges Positives Culture Motivated Population Top down Support Collaboration Growth and Opportunities Making a Difference

8 Questions Thank You Paul Goldberg MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD 10 th SFG THOR 3 Human Performance Coordinator USA Weightlifting Performance Coach USA Triathlon Level I coach