The Sheriff of Baghdad on combat, coaching & the warrior’s mindset
John McPhee, aka The Sheriff of Baghdad, is a man who’s spent more time in dangerous places than most people spend in the gym. Former Tier 1 operator, combat veteran, and one of the sharpest tactical minds out there, McPhee joins me to talk about the real mechanics of high-level performance under pressure. We’re not just talking shooting and fighting, we’re talking decision-making, body mechanics, and why most “tactical” training is a waste of time.
We dive into why your training probably sucks, what real-world gunfights look like, and why the fundamentals will always outperform flashy nonsense. McPhee breaks down what makes elite performers different, how to train smarter (not just harder), and why most guys are training for a fantasy instead of reality.
If you want unfiltered insights from a man who’s been there and done it at the highest level, this one’s for you.
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John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete and host of Power Athlete Radio. He is a 9 year starter and veteran of the NFL. John was drafted with the 97th pick in 1999 NFL Draft and went on to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, appearing in 3 NFC Championship games, and for starter for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007. In 2008, he played with the New England Patriots until an injury ended his season early with him retiring in 2009. Over the course of his career, John has started over 100 games and has 10 play-off appearances. He was a four year lettermen while playing football at the University of California at Berkeley. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. John has worked with the MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes and Military. He travels the world lecturing on performance and nutrition and records his podcast, Power Athlete Radio, every week with over 800 episodes spanning 13 years. You can catch up with John as his personal blog, Talk To Me Johnnie, on social media @johnwelbourn or at Power Athlete Radio.
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