Andrew is a strength and conditioning coach, business owner, national team powerlifter, and veteran with a tactical operations and physical training background.

As a former Maritime Assault Operator in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Deployable Specialized Forces, Andrew has firsthand experience in high-stakes situations, including anti-terrorism operations, drug and human smuggling interdiction, anti-piracy operations, and executive/dignitary protection. 

He has dedicated himself to coaching and guiding other athletes to set state records and achieve medal-winning performances. He is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and he has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop physical and mental resilience.

More about Andrew:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-siepka-cscs-9381461b7/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siepka_ludus_/

Timestamps:

00:00:22 Intro to Andrew Siepka

00:01:09 About Andrew’s Career

00:01:51 Was Viral Video of "Submarine Attack at Gunpoint" Andrew’s Unit?

00:03:19 What Led Andrew from Gunner’s Mate to MSST?

00:13:19 Outsourcing Knowledge from Multiple Units

00:14:38 Having Self-Doubt in Selection Courses

00:18:04 Preparing Endlessly vs. Winging It

00:21:27 Operational Life in the Unit

00:26:26 What Does It Mean to Be “An Earner”?

00:27:33 An Example of Andrew Failing Forward

00:32:08 Sponsor Note: Mentorship Course

00:32:30 Transition from Coastguard to Coach

00:41:36 What New Recruits Need to Start and Stop Doing

00:44:37 How Does Andrew’s Background in Powerlifting Affect His Coaching Method?

00:46:40 Andrew’s Career in Powerlifting

00:49:21 How to Powerlift for Decades Without Injury

00:52:13 Different Concepts of Training for Recon Marines

00:54:52 Banded Resistance Training

00:56:03 Things to Address to Handle Heavy Training

01:00:41 Best and Worst Advice Ever Received

01:02:01 Outro