Course Description:

Performance Training Foundations for Tactical Athletes is aimed at firefighters keen on enhancing their capabilities on the fireground and in life. Focused on actionable techniques, it offers insights into a wide range of topics to improve performance, recovery and health. Through a mix of classroom and hands-on exercises, participants learn strategies to boost performance, prevent injuries and build endurance. We will apply classroom concepts in an air management course, utilizing common firefighter movements and exercises. From refining tactical movements to fostering a resilient mindset, this course provides firefighters with essential skills to excel in demanding environments, empowering them to better serve their communities with confidence and efficiency.

PPE Requirements:

• Fitness/Workout Clothes are required for the AM practical portion
• Bunker Gear, Mask and SCBA is required for the PM portion

Instructor(s):

Anthony De Benedictis, CAT(C), CSCS, Career Firefighter | Fire Service Instructor

Anthony is a Career Firefighter and Fire Service Instructor located in the GTA. With an extensive history in the sports medicine field as an Athletic Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, his unique perspective allows him to understanding what it takes to train and operate to a high level. His professional project 211 Performance Therapy (211PT) aims to educate and empower Tactical Athletes to improve all aspects of job performance and overall health, wellness and resilience.

Tyler Price, Firefighter | Strength and Conditioning Coach for First Responders

Tyler Price is a Career Firefighter, and Strength and Conditioning Coach for First Responders. His professional project is Price Training, which is geared towards improving performance, reducing the prevalence of injury, and arming the tactical athlete to be a well-rounded operator and be more resilient on and off the job.