Kevin Smith: Terminator Training Method - Ep. 96

Kevin Smith, Founder of Terminator Training Method (TTM), specializes in virtual fitness coaching tailored for those prepping for Special Operations Forces (SOF) selection courses, especially SFAS. 

Born and raised in Maine, Kevin's dedication to hard work started as a young multi-sport athlete, inspired by his father and later refined through over a decade in the Army Special Forces as a Green Beret medic. He served on a military freefall team for 3.5 years at 10th SFG (A) and closed out his career on a dive/maritime team at 3rd SFG (A). 

During his time in, he completed multiple deployments and earned qualifications, including Ranger School, Advanced Land Navigation (SMU Selection), Dive Medical Technician, Static Line Jumpmaster, and the Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant Course. After 12 years of training for and serving as a Green Beret, he transitioned to a career in fitness coaching, specializing in 1:1 coaching, team coaching, and content creation.

Kevin’s approach to coaching is rooted in simplicity, efficiency, and personalization, emphasizing smart exercise selection, intentional progression, and flexibility. He believes in training that builds resilience without unnecessary complexity, prioritizing fundamentals over fads and ensuring each athlete's program uniquely suits their goals. 

His mission with TTM is to provide clear, science-backed guidance that empowers tactical athletes to exceed fitness standards and develop the mental toughness needed for SOF selection while avoiding the burnout and frustration he once faced. Through TTM’s virtual coaching, podcast, and content, Kevin aims to reshape the tactical fitness space with no-nonsense, results-oriented coaching.

More about Kevin:

Website: Terminatortraining.com
Podcast: The Terminator Training Show
Youtube: Terminator Training Method
IG: Terminator-training

Articles referenced in the show: 

Mental Fortitude Prompts (Most Popular);
Dealing With Pre-Selection Doubt;
Crushing Team Week (Character Development); 

All Articles: 

TTM website;
Substack

Timestamps:

00:00:21 Introduction to Kevin Smith

00:02:07 ‘How did you get into physical training…?’

00:07:16 College and Joining The Army 

00:13:27 Special Operations Preparation and Conditioning Course & Selection

00:17:12 Helping Clients with Imposter Syndrome and Segmenting

00:21:06 Sponsor Note: Building The Elite

00:21:30 Segmenting (Continued)

00:23:51 Self-Induced Stress

00:26:57 Managing Self-Induced Stress

00:36:16 18D School

00:41:35 Advice for 18D

00:45:37 After the Q Course

00:49:15 Delta Force

00:51:36 Camp Delhi

00:54:01 Getting Out of The Army

00:56:45 Ranger School

01:01:11 Advice for Ranger School

01:05:46 Learning with No Ego

01:08:26 Coaching and Clearing Up Misinformation

01:14:07 Nutrition

01:19:33 Mindset and Character Trait Development

01:27:46 Final Questions

01:31:08 Outro