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title: Strength and Conditioning Blog | BridgeAthletic | Brian Sklenar
description: Brian Sklenar has 14 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach in the Tactical and Collegiate Athletics sectors. He spent the last four years in the Tactical sector working with USASOC and AFSOC. Prior to that Brian coached at Youngstown State University for eight years. He got his start interning for the Football Physical Preparation staff at the University of Pittsburgh.
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## Brian Sklenar
Brian Sklenar has 14 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach in the Tactical and Collegiate Athletics sectors. He spent the last four years in the Tactical sector working with USASOC and AFSOC. Prior to that Brian coached at Youngstown State University for eight years. He got his start interning for the Football Physical Preparation staff at the University of Pittsburgh.
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## [The Tailor's Approach: Customizing Programs for Tactical Success](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/the-tailors-approach-customizing-programs-for-tactical-success)
By [Brian Sklenar](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/brian-sklenar) on July 30, 2024
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As someone who owns exactly one suit, this topic may seem significantly outside of my wheelhouse. And it is. However, my interest in learning about the most random things I come across led me to notice a point of comparison between the world of custom-made suits and my experience programming in the Tactical sector.
[Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/the-tailors-approach-customizing-programs-for-tactical-success)
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## [A Preparatory Training Approach To Improve Rucking and Loaded Movements](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/a-preparatory-training-approach-to-improve-rucking-and-loaded-movements)
By [Brian Sklenar](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/brian-sklenar) on July 22, 2024
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Rucking and load support in full kit is an activity that many Tactical Human Performance teams will help soldiers prepare for as part of their normal responsibilities. The need for this may be due to preparation for selection, school, exercise, or deployment.
[Read More](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/a-preparatory-training-approach-to-improve-rucking-and-loaded-movements)
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