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Send Me - 17: LIVE Q&A-Hell Day by SOCOM Athlete w/ Special Guest Instructors-Arnold Stocker, Kini Cole, JP Cervantes, Mike Penticura, and Timothy Branch.

17: LIVE Q&A-Hell Day by SOCOM Athlete w/ Special Guest Instructors-Arnold Stocker, Kini Cole, JP Cervantes, Mike Penticura, and Timothy Branch.

07/09/20 • 58 min

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Join us for an exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" discussing the event "Hell Day," a nation-wide, world class training event preparing students for the rigors of Special Operations training. SOCOM Athlete has conducted 28 Hell Day events across the united states since 2017, seeing over 30 different Special Guest Instructors from various Special Operations backgrounds mentor & develop our students.
In this episode, we're joined by Instructors:

  • Instructor Tim Branch, former Naval Special Warfare Operator (SWCC) who recently earned his Master's Degree & has successfully mentored/developed students w/ SOCOM Athlete since 2017. T has instructed at 5 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.
  • Mike Penticura is a retired Green Beret of 5th Special Forces Group & owner/founder of Zulu Ops Tactical Solutions. A recipient of the Purple Heart & Bronze Star w/ Valor medals, Mike saw heavy combat while deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan. Mike has instructed at 3 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.
  • Instructor Kini Cole is a former USMC Recon Marine with over 26 years of experience in local & federal law enforcement, including work as an undercover police officer. Kini is a 3x World & 3x Pan American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion. Kini has instructed at 2 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days
  • Dr. Arnold Stocker is a former Army Green Beret 18D, USAF Pararescueman (PJ), and now a Lt Colonel in the Air Force Reserve. He now works full-time in anesthesia as a CRNA, and founded the program SFTA (South Florida Tactical Athletes). Arnold has instructed at 2 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.
  • Instructor JP Cervantes, retired Green Beret, TV actor, and owner of Nous Defions Group LLC, an overseas, anti sex-trafficking organization. JP has instructed at 2 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.

SOCOM Athlete has conducted 28 Hell Days events across the United States since November 2017, immersing students into an intense team environment, providing: credentialed instructors from various Special Operations backgrounds, rubber training rifles, tactical litters, large training logs, challenging scenarios, physical & mental stress, and more; replicating a training environment similar to Navy SEAL BUD/S Hell Week, USAF A&S, Army Ranger/Special Forces Assessment & Selection, etc. Students are administered an official Fitness Test (PST/PFT/PAST), and are then are exposed to strenuous environmental elements such as: cold water submersion, stress induced from instructors, team runs/ruck marches, challenging tasks & timelines, and more. Weaknesses & strengths are exposed in each student throughout the event, providing real-time proof/analysis of whether the student possesses necessary traits to become a Special Operator. Traits we analyze:
-physical performance
-resiliency/will-power
-leadership ability
-task-performing accuracy & precision under stress
-communication under stress
-confidence accomplishing tasks under the water
-cognitive learning
-memory retention
Got what it takes!? Read more at the SOCOM Athlete website, and join us for the next Hell Day weekend near YOU.
• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• SOCOM Athlete Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/
• Follow SOCOM Athlete Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
(With One Click!):
http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socomathlete/

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Join us for an exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" discussing the event "Hell Day," a nation-wide, world class training event preparing students for the rigors of Special Operations training. SOCOM Athlete has conducted 28 Hell Day events across the united states since 2017, seeing over 30 different Special Guest Instructors from various Special Operations backgrounds mentor & develop our students.
In this episode, we're joined by Instructors:

  • Instructor Tim Branch, former Naval Special Warfare Operator (SWCC) who recently earned his Master's Degree & has successfully mentored/developed students w/ SOCOM Athlete since 2017. T has instructed at 5 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.
  • Mike Penticura is a retired Green Beret of 5th Special Forces Group & owner/founder of Zulu Ops Tactical Solutions. A recipient of the Purple Heart & Bronze Star w/ Valor medals, Mike saw heavy combat while deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan. Mike has instructed at 3 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.
  • Instructor Kini Cole is a former USMC Recon Marine with over 26 years of experience in local & federal law enforcement, including work as an undercover police officer. Kini is a 3x World & 3x Pan American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion. Kini has instructed at 2 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days
  • Dr. Arnold Stocker is a former Army Green Beret 18D, USAF Pararescueman (PJ), and now a Lt Colonel in the Air Force Reserve. He now works full-time in anesthesia as a CRNA, and founded the program SFTA (South Florida Tactical Athletes). Arnold has instructed at 2 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.
  • Instructor JP Cervantes, retired Green Beret, TV actor, and owner of Nous Defions Group LLC, an overseas, anti sex-trafficking organization. JP has instructed at 2 SOCOM Athlete Hell Days.

SOCOM Athlete has conducted 28 Hell Days events across the United States since November 2017, immersing students into an intense team environment, providing: credentialed instructors from various Special Operations backgrounds, rubber training rifles, tactical litters, large training logs, challenging scenarios, physical & mental stress, and more; replicating a training environment similar to Navy SEAL BUD/S Hell Week, USAF A&S, Army Ranger/Special Forces Assessment & Selection, etc. Students are administered an official Fitness Test (PST/PFT/PAST), and are then are exposed to strenuous environmental elements such as: cold water submersion, stress induced from instructors, team runs/ruck marches, challenging tasks & timelines, and more. Weaknesses & strengths are exposed in each student throughout the event, providing real-time proof/analysis of whether the student possesses necessary traits to become a Special Operator. Traits we analyze:
-physical performance
-resiliency/will-power
-leadership ability
-task-performing accuracy & precision under stress
-communication under stress
-confidence accomplishing tasks under the water
-cognitive learning
-memory retention
Got what it takes!? Read more at the SOCOM Athlete website, and join us for the next Hell Day weekend near YOU.
• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• SOCOM Athlete Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/
• Follow SOCOM Athlete Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
(With One Click!):
http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socomathlete/

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16: LIVE Interview/Q&A-Nutrition, Meal planning, & Supplements w/ Courtney Reeves, Nutritionist & Pro Bodybuilder

Join us for another episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as we bring on SOCOM Athlete's Nutritionist, Courtney Reeves, a professional bodybuilder & dietitian. Host Jason Sweet & Courtney discuss topics of nutrition, meal planning, and supplements, then transition into LIVE Q&A w/ SOCOM Athlete students. Jason & Courtney have been customizing meal plans for athletes for over 2 years together via SOCOM Athlete's SOF Nutrition Mentorship Program. Elite physical performance requires proper fuel. Enjoy another educational, empowering episode, and have your notes ready!
• Follow Courtney Reeves on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyifbb/• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• SOCOM Athlete Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/
• Follow SOCOM Athlete Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
(With One Click!):
http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1• Podcast (listen on any platform): https://sendme.buzzsprout.com/• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socomathlete/
SOCOM Athlete is a special operations veteran-owned, nation-wide program & vast online community providing individuals of all ages in pursuit of various Special Operations career-fields a full-spectrum resource to maximize readiness via: nation-wide hosting of events, nation-wide online training groups, leadership skills & team communication development, workout programming, elite physical training/mentoring, career information/Q&A, and curriculum development.
We have many former students that have accomplished their goals, and are now serving as Special Operators in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army Special Operations community. Will YOU be next? Contact us via email, social media, or in the comments below.

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undefined - 18: Interviews/Stories-"Swift, Silent, Deadly!" Senior Instructors/Cadre of USMC RTC (Reconnaissance Training Company) & Hell Day San Clemente III Debrief/AAR

18: Interviews/Stories-"Swift, Silent, Deadly!" Senior Instructors/Cadre of USMC RTC (Reconnaissance Training Company) & Hell Day San Clemente III Debrief/AAR

You're listening to another exclusive episode of SOCOM Athlete's podcast "Send Me" as we're joined by three senior instructors/cadre from the USMC's RTC/BRC (Basic Reconnaissance Course). The three instructors joined us over the weekend as special guest instructors at our San Clemente Hell Day III event, featuring 33 students aspiring & training for various special operations career-fields. Every aspiring Reconnaissance Marine & Navy SARC (Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman) must graduate BRC to advance into their respective technical training pipelines. "Swift, Silent, Deadly!"
Special Guest Instructors/Cadre Include:

  • Chief Dave Rinehart, Navy SARC
  • MSgt Bobby Restaino, Reconnaissance Marine
  • SSgt Ryan Burke, Reconnaissance Marine

All three instructors tell their stories, give tips/advice, and provide an AAR (After Action Report) of Hell Day San Clemente III. Hell Day is a nation-wide, world class training event preparing students for the rigors of Special Operations training. SOCOM Athlete has conducted 30 Hell Day events across the United States since 2017, seeing over 30 different Special Guest Instructors from various Special Operations backgrounds mentor & develop over 500 of the nation's top special operations candidates. Students are supplied with rubber training rifles, tactical litters, large training logs, challenging scenarios, physical & mental stress, and more; replicating a training environment similar to Navy SEAL BUD/S Hell Week, USAF A&S, Army Ranger/Special Forces Assessment & Selection, USMC BRC, etc. Students are administered an official Fitness Test (PST/PFT/PAST), and are then are exposed to strenuous environmental elements such as: cold water submersion, stress induced from instructors, team runs/ruck marches, challenging tasks & timelines, and more. Weaknesses & strengths are exposed in each student throughout the event, providing real-time proof/analysis of whether the student possesses necessary traits to become a Special Operator. Traits we analyze:
-physical performance
-resiliency/will-power
-leadership ability
-task-performing accuracy & precision under stress
-communication under stress
-confidence accomplishing tasks under the water
-cognitive learning
-memory retention
Got what it takes!? Read more at the SOCOM Athlete website, and join us for the next Hell Day weekend near YOU.
• Become a Patreon Donor to support us & keep the podcast going: https://www.patreon.com/socomathlete• SOCOM Athlete Website: https://www.socomathlete.com/
• Follow SOCOM Athlete Instagram: https://instagram.com/socomathlete/• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
(With One Click!):
http://www.youtube.com/c/SOCOMAthlete?sub_confirmation=1• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socomathlete/reviews

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