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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026 at 1:00Pm ET / 10:00Am PT

 

Modernization in Tactical Performance with Joe Denk

UNRACKED is a live event series from BridgeAthletic where top coaches break down the systems, methods, and philosophies that drive elite performance. 

This episode of UNRACKED features Joseph Denk—sport scientist and recognized expert in tactical human performance. We ask a deceptively simple question: what does modernization actually mean, and why should coaches care? The conversation will span the tension between tradition and analytics, what it takes to program and coach for chaos, where AI fits, and the expertise still missing from the future of strength and conditioning.

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This session will cover:

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    What Modernization Means

    Denk defines modernization and tactical human performance in plain terms—what the words really mean, and why coaches should care about getting the definition right.

     

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    Tradition vs. Analytics

    Old school meets new school. Denk unpacks why the coach's eye and the data create tension, and what it takes to truly program and coach in the modern era.

     

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    Coaching for Chaos

    Preparing athletes for chaos and non-linearity while protecting winning outcomes. Denk on what analytics reveals and where AI honestly earns its place.

     

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    The Missing Expertise

    Is the real gap technology or the applied analytics know-how to use it? Denk names the expertise the tactical performance sector still needs to build.

     

Can’t attend live? No problem, we’ll send a replay to all registrants!

 
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Joe Denk

Owner

Immediate and Actionable Performance Solutions, LLC

 

Joseph Denk brings more than 12 years of experience spanning strength and conditioning, applied sport science, and data science in high-performance special operations and tactical environments. Recognized as a subject matter expert in the tactical human performance community, his work focuses on translating complex data and technologies into practical insights and tools that drive improved performance, resilience, and readiness. His expertise spans analytics and performance monitoring, recovery science, data-driven training methodologies, and human performance technology adoption. He holds an M.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Georgia and is known for building collaborative solutions that connect applied performance science research with operational practice.

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Cooper Napoli

S&C Coach and Host of UNRACKED

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Cooper Napoli is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with extensive experience training high school, collegiate, professional, and tactical athletes—including Special Operations personnel, NFL players, UFC fighters, IBJJF competitors, and triathletes. He currently works with leading high school football and lacrosse programs while mentoring coaches around the world. After coaching at Westside Barbell and Equinox, Cooper founded Delta-Five Performance, a coaching business dedicated to helping athletes reach their peak through tailored training, nutrition, and performance strategies. In addition to his coaching practice, he helps educate the BridgeAthletic coaching community and hosts UNRACKED, a live event series featuring top coaches and the systems that drive elite performance.

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