2022 with O2X Human Performance: a Year In Review

By: Joe McCullough, O2X Marketing Manager

2022 with O2X Human Performance: a Year In Review

Over 5000 tactical athletes, 2500 Readiness Assessments, 1200 human performance specialists and instructors, 430 training days, and more than 200 events – 2022 was a monumental year for O2X Human Performance. Although our work expanded across a variety of populations, conducting events with the military (75), federal government (57), fire service (45), corporate organizations (8), law enforcement (7), athletic organizations (6), and the healthcare industry (2) – the mission remained the same: provide world class human performance programs customized to the demands of our clients. Here are some of the highlights from this year…

Expansion of the Integrated Specialist Program (ISP)

The O2X Integrated Specialist Program (ISP) embeds an O2X Human Performance Specialist, or team of Specialists, at the core of a department or unit to implement programs designed to improve the mental, physical, and emotional health of its members. This Program identifies and targets organizational needs through observation, education, training, and analysis. Since its inception, clients have seen significant cost savings associated with the Program’s success. In 2022, organizations including Berkeley (CA) Public Safety, the U.S. Army Reserve’s 81st Readiness Division, Timberline Construction, and the U.S. Secret Service all brought on On-Site Specialists (OSS) to assist in optimizing the performance of their members.

At Berkeley, two O2X OSS joined the team to help firefighters and law enforcement officers train properly and stay healthy. Interim Fire Chief David Sprague, who helped to implement the Program said, “As we learn more about the acute and cumulative impacts the work has on our employees’ health and performance, we are keenly interested in making strategic investments that provide the education, support, and coaching our employees need to perform at their best. We know that if our employees’ minds and bodies are healthy, they have the platform to do their best work in the streets.”

On the Law Enforcement side of the house, Lieutenant Jen Tate said, “The prolonged exposure to stress police employees experience can have detrimental long-term health effects. Berkeley Police Department is eager to address the negative impact of the stressors with the support and guidance of O2X On-Site Specialists. We are optimistic that by offering the O2X holistic, entire body wellness program to our police employees, they will be provided the tools necessary to achieve the strength and resiliency necessary to see the finish line of a long, rewarding career.”

At Fort Jackson (SC), the U.S. Army Reserve’s 81st Readiness Division brought on an OSS to act as a Human Performance Advisor to support the pilot implementation of Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness initiative (H2F). To improve comprehensive soldier readiness, the H2F Program aims to measure and enhance efficiency by addressing the unique needs of each unit. Along with the full-time Human Performance Advisor, O2X continues to support the H2F Program in the 81st Readiness Division by providing over 50 weekend training events, each geared towards optimizing performance.

In terms of sustainability, every organization that has started an O2X ISP remains intact. Relationships with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Marshals Service (USMS), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Massachusetts National Guard, Washington D.C. Fire & EMS, Frederick County (MD) Division of Fire and Rescue Services, Arlington County (VA) Fire, and more all continue to flourish. Due to the Program’s success, O2X is projected to double the size of the ISP in 2023.