Jeff Appel is an O2X On-Site Human Performance Specialist and Program Manager specializing in Strength and Conditioning for the FBI. In this role, he supports tactical athletes by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs and resources tailored to the physical and mental demands of their mission-critical work. Jeff and the O2X team prepare FBI personnel to meet the challenges of their dynamic and high-stakes responsibilities, emphasizing readiness and resilience.Before joining O2X, Jeff served as the Strength and Conditioning Specialist for fighter pilots with the 1st Ops Group at Langley Air Force Base. At Langley, Jeff developed a periodized training program based around the hectic schedule of fighter pilots while also introducing an individualized approach to training the neck. Before his stint at Langley, Jeff spent four years as the Director of Sports Performance at Fork Union Military Academy. Prior to Fork Union, Jeff worked for six universities during an 11-year span in the collegiate setting, including the University of Richmond, University of Idaho and Davidson College.Originally from Colorado, Jeff earned his Master’s in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Western States and his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Colorado State University – Pueblo. Jeff now resides in Virginia with his wife and two kids.