Archive: Interviews

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? SC: I’m a 34-year-old father of one 4-year-old boy. A former teacher and lawyer, I currently work as a freelance content writer and publicist. I grew up in Leeds, UK and spent a few years in Manchester and London, but now live in Adelaide, Australia. SGPT: Did you have an... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? FB: I’m a 49 year old physician, husband, and father, from New Jersey. I’ve got 2 kids ages 9 & 8, and 3 Rhodesian Ridgebacks. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? FB: I worked from the age of ~13, so no varsity sports. But I kept in... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JG: I’m 32 years old and I’m a police officer in Calgary, Canada. I’m married, no kids, just a couple dogs and cats. I coach part time at a local CrossFit affiliate and am always working to better myself and inspire others as best I can. SGPT: Did you have... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? Lucky Nghi: I’m 34 years of age living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. For most of my life I have focused on self development, where I later focused in areas of fitness as my front sight focus now expanding upon living a good life by means of philosophical living. As a... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? TF: My name is Elsa (Tata) Figueroa. I am 41 years old, married and mother of two girls (Ana who is 16 and Carola, 11.) I work as a Human Resources Manager for a local company in Puerto Rico. I am an avid CrossFitter, runner and triathlete. SGPT: Did you... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? HR: I am a 55 year old proud father of two young men , Adam and Jonathan. I am originally from Colombia and grew up in New Jersey across from Manhattan . I am a Chemical Engineer who came to Puerto Rico 30 years ago with GE and for the... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? NL: First, thank you for the opportunity to share my experience. My name is Nash Liagridonis , I’m 42 years young, husband and father of two children. For the pass six years I’ve operated my own business, a restaurant, in a busy little town in rural Saskatchewan. Previous to getting... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? GM: I grew up in Georgia and spent most of my youth getting into trouble with my two younger brothers Conor and Kurt. In high school I loved playing on the football team but was always told I was too short, so my aspirations to continue playing football in college... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? CB: I’m 24, I love working out and being in nature. I enjoy reading and writing as well as learning about new subjects that fascinate me. Currently I work construction and live in Portland. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? CB: I guess you could say so.... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? JP: My name is Jason Pike. I have 3 young boys. I live in Midland, Texas where I operate a tactical training business for LE and Civilians. I live a pretty simple life. Work, kids, and friends. SGPT: What BUDS class did you graduate from? What Team did you serve... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? NK: Well I am originally from Etowah North Carolina, graduating from high school in 2000. After that I became a police officer for a couple of years then joined the United Sates Army. I am a professional cyclist in the sport of bicycle trials which I was ranked the number... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? SS: I’m a 46 year old Automotive Fabricator who lives in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. My family has a military history and I’ve spent my youth in Cadets and then spent some time in the reserves with the Queens Own Rifles of Canada which has shaped my life probably more than... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself? GP: I’m a 40 year old husband and father of two awesome boys, Patrick (almost 3 years old), and T.J. (two and a half months old). I work as a consultant in leadership, strategy and project management. SGPT: Did you have an athletic background growing up? GP: Somewhat. I was... Read More

Check out these tips from a Special Forces operator “Alston”. SGPT: What was the hardest part of Special Forces training for you? When did you go through? AS: I attended Selection in July/August of 2005, started the qualification course in October of 2005 and graduated April of 2007. I would have to answer this from... Read More