Unbeatable Mind Academy

Author of the popular “Beyond Training” book, Ben Greenfield’s balanced approach to fitness, nutrition and health comes from his extensive experience in the fitness and wellness industry as one of the country’s leading personal trainers and wellness consultants. In 2008, Ben was nominated by the NSCA as America’s top personal trainer, and in 2013, Ben was voted as one of the top 100 most influential individuals in health and fitness. Read more: http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/ben-greenfield/#ixzz2yOQiWu31

Tripp Lanier is a men’s coach and host of The New Man Podcast: Beyond the Macho Jerk and the New Age Wimp.   He coaches and teaches men all around the world how to break out of mediocre lives and create the careers and relationships they really want.

George Young is a graduate of Kokoro Camp 29 as well as Unbeatable Mind Academy Member .  He will be joining an expedition to the North Pole in 2014 as a fundraiser for veterans

Sky Christopherson is an internet entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker, and world class athlete. Called a "Wunderkind" by The New York Times, Sky was an athlete on the U.S. Cycling Team. Sky was member of the top-secret 'Project 96' Olympic training program, World Medal Finalist and alternate on the 1996 and 2000 U.S. Olympic Teams. Sky currently holds a world record on the velodrome. After graduating from the University of California San Diego in 2006,  Sky founded Vicaso.com in Seattle, WA. Vicaso is a high dynamic range imaging platform that has generated over $4 million in revenues and helped sell over 19,000 homes in 12 major U.S. real estate markets.  Co-founder of Optimized Athlete, Sky leveraged advances in biotechnology including genomics and wireless tenchnology to help athletes win medals at the 2012 London Olympics.  Sky also enjoys a passion for filmmaking. He directed and shot The Greater Meaning of Water, a feature length film about a breath-hold freediver (think: 'The Big Blue'). The film won 'Best Spiritual Film' at the Amsterdam International Film Festival and is now available on Amazon.com

David B. Rutherford is a former US Navy SEAL, Medic and Instructor. As a motivational speaker, he injects audiences with powerful information through high energy, multimedia presentations. His long lasting impact resulting from extraordinary expertise in topics of Self-Confidence and Team Life masterfully balances how to motivate and inspire others to commmit to living a ‘Squared Away’ life. His persistent emphasis on living a team orientated lifestyle and forging individual Self-Confidence truly inspires all attendees. He is the author of   "Self-Confidence: Froglogic Field Manual for Adults"  and "Get Squared Away: 8 Simple Missions that will help your child to develop the Self-Confidence he or she needs to begin their life"

John Righeimer leads the Maverick Energy fuel and natural gas consulting efforts, providing clients with superior leadership during initial start-up, as well as, ongoing support when the energy procurement program is established.       John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Eastern Illinois University and a Master’s of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior from Benedictine University.  John is married and has one son.  He is active in the Martial Arts, and is a graduate of SEALFIT’s Kokoro Class 17.

Jim Rutan, co-owner with his wife Lisa Rutan of Crossfit Honor is a graduate of SEALFIT Academy class 5.  He is certified level 1 in Crossfit , Crossfit Kids, and CrossFit Olympic Lifting. He also holds a 2nd Degree black belt in Kenpo Karate.  Jim talks about his experience at SEALFIT Academy including what brough him there, his experiences while there and his take aways.

Danny Lewin, Ph.D., Is an Assistant Professor, and Associate Director of Pediatric Sleep Medicine Program at Children’s National Medical Center.  He is a clinical psychology and board Certified in Sleep Medicine and Behavioral Sleep Medicine and recently served as the  Director of the Sleep Disorders Medicine Program at the NIH, National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR).  His research and clinical practice spans the whole age spectrum. The NIH has supported his research on the impact of insufficient sleep on cognitive function and health.  He has co-taught workshops integrating eastern (mindfulness based meditation and yoga) and Western approached to improving sleep health.  He has as published numerous articles and chapters on Pediatric Sleep Disorders and has been a member of committees and task forces that have focused on sleep research and health policy.  Dr. Lewin received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University and completed pre- and post-doctoral training at the Yale Child Study Center and University of PIttsburgh School of Medicine.

Don Mann’s impressive military biography includes being a decorated combat veteran; Corpsman; SEAL Special Operations Technician; jungle survival, desert survival, and arctic survival instructor; small arms weapons instructor, foreign weapons instructor, armed and unarmed defense tactics, advanced hand-to-hand combat instructor; and Survival, Evade, Resistance and Escape Instructor; in addition to other credentials. Don Mann has over 20 years (1,000+ races) worth of competitive racing experience, and was once ranked 38th in the world as a triathlete.

Mark Divine founder of SEALFIT and the Unbeatable Mind Academy meets with Tony Blauer of Blauer Tactical developer of the SPEAR system of self defense.   Focus will be on psychology of fear and the flinch response. Monthly Podcasts for the Unbeatable Mind Academy from Mark Divine are one of the many features available to members of the Unbeatable Mind Academy. Visit Unbeatable Mind to learn more about the academy and learn about how you can develop the mental toughness and develop the warrior spirit of a Navy SEAL.

Lance Wisdom, Senior Instructor for the Academy of Gozan Academy, a Ninjutsu training academy at UCLA will be joining Mark Divine founder of SEALFIT - Unbeatable Mind.  We will be focusing on the mental and spiritual aspects of martial arts training and mountaineering .

Join Mark Divine, founder of SEALFIT's Unbeatable Mind Academy,  as he interviews  Phil Black.  Retired NavySEALFounder of FitDeck Creator of the 'Surviving BUDS' audio program Subject matter to be discussed with Phil Black: Why did you decide to take a shot at the SEALs? How did you prepare?  What were the top 4 things you attribute your success as a SEAL too? What did you learn in SEALs that allowed you to be such a successful entreprenuer? Based in your experience what advice would you give to a SOF candidate?  A busy professional? etc. Unbeatable Mind Academy members please submit any questions you may have to: membership@sealfit.com

Please join Mark Divine as he discusses sport psychology and sports hypnosis with subject matter expert Gavin Kent.

Mark Divine interviews Robb Wolf, author of Paleo Solution and adviser to CrossFit community on nutrition as fuel and the Paleo diet.  See his bio at www.RobbWolf.com