Mulugeta, Lealem
Path to Tactical Peak Performance

Medalist Performance developed the Advanced Tactical Athlete Strength & Conditioning (A-TASC) curriculum to help tactical professionals achieve peak physical, physiological, cognitive, and mental performance. This comprehensive program is tailored to each participant's unique needs, encompassing:

1. Physiologic performance development
2. Anatomical and body composition attributes
3. Biomechanical optimization
4. Nutrition coaching
5. Injury recovery and prevention
6. Mental and cognitive performance coaching


The course will begin with an interactive lecture providing insights into the A-TASC curriculum and how to apply the knowledge to your specific performance needs. The primary focus of the lecture is to provide a scientific and practical understanding of:
  • Structuring your tactical conditioning protocol (pre, during, and post-workout) to enhance physical, physiological, and cognitive performance

  • Understanding the importance of pre- and post-workout elements for performance, injury prevention, and recovery

  • Implementing simple nutrition strategies to mitigate adverse physiological states affecting the operator's health and performance

  • If time permits and if there is sufficient interest, we will cover how the presented methods can also enhance marksmanship proficiency


    • Following the lecture, you will participate in a hands-on session to learn simple yet highly effective methods to:

  • Recover from and prevent common injuries experienced by tactical personnel

  • Optimize training recovery to promote predictable and sustainable performance development while minimizing injuries

  • Improve flexibility and mobility to support a wide range of performance demands and enhance overall quality of life


    • Lealem Mulugeta - Bio
    Lealem worked at NASA as a Lead Scientist, where he directed a highly multidisciplinary team of experts to develop and apply novel technologies to analyze and mitigate the health and performance risks of astronauts. He collaborates with the NIH, FDA, DoD, DARPA, and several other governmental, academic and private institutions to translate his unique technical expertise to enable precision healthcare and explore the boundaries of human performance. As a byproduct of his endeavors, he has published over 100 journal and conference articles and presentations. His education background consists of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical-Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Science in Space Studies with a concentration in human spaceflight. He is also a former gymnast, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Mental Coach (CMC), USA Gymnastics Coach, and Firearms Instructor. Lealem founded Medalist Performance to translate his many years of experience in spaceflight, biomedical research, engineering, athletics, and peak performance coaching to develop and administer individualized peak performance coaching programs for active and aspiring athletes, tactical professionals, executives, and astronauts. He developed the Advanced Tactical Athlete Strength & Conditioning (A-TASC) curriculum to help tactical professionals achieve exceptional physical, physiological and mental performance to successfully meet the extreme demands of their duties.