Building the Elite

Like everything that comes from BTE, this course was very well done. Craig and John have thoughtfully created a teachable framework to reliably produce SOF operators, and the course step-by-step described this framework in digestible pieces. The coaching calls were extremely beneficial, and course material very helpful. I have been coaching for 15 years and have experience in SOF coaching, and this course still blew me away.

When BTE announced the coaching course, I knew immediately I wanted to do it. I’m a Muay Thai / strength coach and a student pursuing a career in the mental health field within the military community. I think over all in any profession, whether that’s in fighting, fitness, mental health, military, medical, anything, we forget that human beings are a package deal. The mental and physical can’t really be separated. BTE coaches consider the whole person when approaching training. There is no stone unturned. I’ve been training through the app for almost a year and wanted to understand the why/how behind what I was doing so I could apply it to my own coaching and in the future, my career in mental health. The course is so much more than why/how. Online schooling can be challenging, but the BTE coaches built a course that keeps you engaged and wanting to know more. You’re putting together pieces of the human experience puzzle as you go along. A background in exercise science would be helpful, but not necessary. (I have minimal, just a thirst for understanding.) Although geared towards selection, this course isn’t just for coaches working with guys aiming for special operations. BTE drew me in because I wanted to understand how special operators trained and then I became curious and enjoy the challenge myself, but what kept me around was the knowledge attached to training. BTE wants you to understand why you’re doing something and how XYZ will affect you, your training, and your life. The coaching course ensures you’ll be able to do the same with your clients (or within your own life.) On the fence about committing to the course? If the thought crossed your mind, do it. It’s worth more than any of the courses I’ve done in the past, the knowledge I’ve gained is invaluable.

I've purchased dozens of online courses and e-books for training. Building The Elite has a built a course that goes above and beyond all of them. It's apparent from the book, but this course solidified that all 3 BTE coaches are true scholars of training and mindset. The weekly videos are detailed without being full of jargon, and the accompanying handouts have even more information. For me, the weekly live calls were the best part. The calls helped with accountability and offered connection with other students and the BTE coaches. I'm happy I invested in this course and I'd do it all over again.

I can, without a doubt, say that I am a better coach thanks to the BTE coaching mentorship. They did a fantastic job covering a multitude of meaningful topics while also delving into sufficient depth on each one to make the information actionable. The written and recorded lectures complemented each other well, allowing you to rely on either depending on your preferred learning style. Jonathan, Craig, and Z are great resources whose firsthand experience adds significant value to the course. I look forward to continuing to learn from the team at BTE.

I respect the work of BTE and jumped at the chance to learn directly from the team. You could immediately tell the amount of care and time they spent putting this course together. The course was organized in a way to build upon previous weeks with videos to watch and very thorough and detailed guides to download each week. The team made themselves available twice a week to answer questions. I highly recommend this course - you will not regret signing up!

Participating in the Building The Elite (BTE) coaching mentorship was an incredible experience! As a coach, I was searching for a program that covered every aspect of training—physical, mental, and beyond—and BTE delivered exactly that. The mentorship went into amazing detail, covering the science of training, biomechanics, nutrition, philosophy, and coaching models, just to name a few areas. Each lesson was paired with high-quality videos and detailed outlines and notes, making the content incredibly clear and actionable. I also appreciated the weekly group calls, which provided an opportunity to ask questions and dive deeper into the material. Even if I couldn’t make a call, the recordings ensured I never missed out on the insights shared. BTE provided me with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to better serve my clients. If you’re a coach looking for a comprehensive program that combines science, strategy, and mindset training, I can’t recommend this mentorship enough! - Laci W.

To say this mentorship was worth the investment would be a massive understatement. The team at BtE is world class and transmit their expertise via this course in an effective and enjoyable way. The offline content (videos and handouts) is efficient and well-structured and the weekly coaching calls are valuable. The team also regularly goes above and beyond with additional calls and other items peppered into the course. It's very clear they care deeply about what they do and about all of the people who engage with them. If you want to up-level your coaching skills and expertise, without spending decades learning it all yourself, then do yourself a favor and take this course.