BRANDON MARCELLO, PhD

Two years ago while visiting the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) at Ft. Benning, I attended a briefing on “squad overmatch;” a term I was unfamiliar with at the time.  Before entering the briefing, I asked the Lt. Col., who I was with, “what exactly is o...

What if I didn’t have a thorough understanding of a hammer, its purpose, and how it should be used? Would I view it as a valuable tool in my toolbox?...Probably not.  After all, it doesn’t cut wood, measure anything, nor help me sink a screw into a piece of drywall.  A...

War isn’t NASCAR; not everyone drives the same tanks, shoots the same weapons, nor wears the same body armor. War isn’t a level athletic playing field, and shouldn’t be.

Perhaps it is time to reconsider using phrases such as “tactical athlete” or “warrior athlete” to de...

Over the years, individuals have asked me a number of times about the differences between the collegiate world and private sector.  I believe they ask me this to develop a better understanding between the two areas to perhaps decide if one area suits them better than a...

It takes many tools to build a house. No tool is superior to another, and each tool plays a very particular role throughout the construction of the house; roles they perform really well.  For instance, hammers are exceptional at driving nails but don't cut wood very we...

The Navy SEALs - a group of elite operators who continue to sacrifice themselves to preserve our freedom.  To be transparent, I believe that the term “elite” is a gross understatement when describing them.  Furthermore, what they have done (on or off the record) for al...

I just returned from speaking at the 2015 NSCA Coaches Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, and evidently this was the largest turnout in the history of the conference. 

Since I enjoy learning, I tend to enjoy attending conferences.  I also enjoy catching up with others...

“Methods there are many, principles but few, methods often change, principles never do.” 

This quote is a modified and more recognizable iteration of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s quote, “As to methods there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who gr...

I cannot place a premium on continuing education.  Striving to learn as much as possible to better yourself and seeking to perfect your craft is essential to being successful in any field.

I have always had a love of learning. While I likely inherited this love from my...

In the world of American musical theatre, fewer people are better known than Stephen Sondheim.  Recently HBO aired a one-hour and twenty minute documentary about this iconic composer and lyricist centered around six of his musical creations. 

Now you might be think...