Staying Calm Under Pressure: Science-Backed Strategies for Athletes and Performers
High performers know that skill alone isn’t enough if you can’t access it in high-stakes moments. The training is there. The preparation is done, however, in critical moments or under pressure, the body doesn’t always respond the way you practiced.
Articles
Industry-leading human performance insights to help you optimize tactical performance.
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The Power of General Training (Part 3): When General Training May Not Be Enough
Hopefully, it has been demonstrated so far that general training has many benefits; the ability to deconflict schedules to allow more technical and tactical training, highlighting some of the specific physiological responses that are underpinned by general training and physical activity, and the body’s ability to benefit from non-specific, low hanging fruit training to increase efficiency.
In the Media
U.S. Figure Skating Expands Sport Psychology and Mental Performance Initiatives Through Partnership with O2X Human Performance
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting its athletes, coaches and families, U.S. Figure Skating has partnered with O2X Human Performance (O2X) to provide comprehensive resilience and mental performance training across all levels of the sport.
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue and Mountain View Fire & Rescue Partners with O2X Human Performance to Optimize Health and Wellness
Beginning in January of 2025, Vashon Island Fire & Rescue and Mountain View Fire & Rescue will launch a new comprehensive wellness program to address career longevity and occupational performance.
O2X Partners with Huntington Beach (CA) Police Department to Embed Human Performance Specialist for Health and Wellness Optimization
Beginning in December of 2024, O2X Human Performance has partnered with the Huntington Beach (CA) Police Department to expand their comprehensive wellness program as a means to address career longevity and occupational performance.
O2X Podcast
An inside look at the tactical population as told by those who serve our country and communities.
The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: 105 – Jason France
Jason France is a retired Command Chief Master Sergeant with over thirty-one years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force. -A proven leader with extensive experience across the Department of Defense, he has led and mentored service members ...
The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: 104 – Stephanie Simon
Stephanie Simon is a 2024 Olympic Trials Boxing Champion, 4x Elite National Boxing Champion, 3x National Collegiate Boxing Champion, and United States Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Famer. -After graduating Evergreen High School in 2012 as an All-American wrestler and ...
The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: 101 – Frank Wintrich
Episode 101 features Frank Wintrich, O2X’s Program Manager within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Frank is 2x guest on the O2X podcast – with his background covered on episode #41 as well as his strength and conditioning tips for...
The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: 100 – Loy Donaldson & Alex Othmer
Today’s episode is joined by Loy Donaldson and Alex Othmer. Alex Othmer is an O2X Lead Instructor, graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and former U.S. Navy SEAL. Currently, he is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Guardian Revival...
The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: 99 – Joe Cavallaro
Joe Cavallaro is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and On-Site Human Performance Specialist with the Massachusetts National Guard where he provides support in injury management and prevention. -He is a 2013 graduate of Northeastern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, ...
The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: 98 – Dr. Gabe Farias & Jordan Hicks
Dr. Gabe Farias & Jordan Hicks represent the O2X Integrated Specialist Program with Phoenix Police Department. -Jordan Hicks specializes in injury prevention and management as a certified Athletic Trainer – with six years of expertise in evaluating and rehabilitating musculoskeletal ...
The O2X Tactical Performance Podcast: 97 – Trey Lachicotte
Trey Lachicotte is an O2X Lead Instructor and retired US Army Special Forces Operator (Green Beret) who worked as the Long-Range Surveillance Detachment (LRSD) commander. -Prior to entering the Army, he attended the University of Tennessee, where he assisted in ...
