Andrew is a strength and conditioning coach, business owner, national team powerlifter, and veteran with a tactical operations and physical training background.As a former Maritime Assault Operator in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Deployable Specialized Forces, Andrew has firsthand experience in high-stakes situations, including anti-terrorism operations, drug and human smuggling interdiction, anti-piracy operations, and executive/dignitary protection. He has dedicated himself to coaching and guiding other athletes to set state records and achieve medal-winning performances. He is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and he has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop physical and mental resilience.More about Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-siepka-cscs-9381461b7/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siepka_ludus_/Timestamps:00:00:22 Intro to Andrew Siepka00:01:09 About Andrew’s Career00:01:51 Was Viral Video of "Submarine Attack at Gunpoint" Andrew’s Unit?00:03:19 What Led Andrew from Gunner’s Mate to MSST?00:13:19 Outsourcing Knowledge from Multiple Units00:14:38 Having Self-Doubt in Selection Courses00:18:04 Preparing Endlessly vs. Winging It00:21:27 Operational Life in the Unit00:26:26 What Does It Mean to Be “An Earner”?00:27:33 An Example of Andrew Failing Forward00:32:08 Sponsor Note: Mentorship Course00:32:30 Transition from Coastguard to Coach 00:41:36 What New Recruits Need to Start and Stop Doing00:44:37 How Does Andrew’s Background in Powerlifting Affect His Coaching Method?00:46:40 Andrew’s Career in Powerlifting00:49:21 How to Powerlift for Decades Without Injury00:52:13 Different Concepts of Training for Recon Marines00:54:52 Banded Resistance Training00:56:03 Things to Address to Handle Heavy Training01:00:41 Best and Worst Advice Ever Received 01:02:01 Outro

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