Building Anti-Fragile Athletes and Officers w/ Dr. Jenny Prohaska

What do high school athletes and law enforcement officers have in common? More than you think.

In this episode of the Captains & Coaches Podcast, Tex sits down with Dr. Jenny Prohaska — clinical psychologist, founder of Tactical Longevity, and police psychologist with over a decade of experience screening, training, and treating tactical personnel across three states.

Dr. Jenny brings a lens to coaching and leadership that most of us have never encountered: what does a kid raised in a toxic sport culture look like when they show up to a police academy? And what happens when nobody ever taught them how to trust a teammate?

This conversation bridges youth athletics and public safety in ways that will challenge how you think about your role as a coach, captain, or mentor.

TOPICS COVERED:

Anti-fragility and what it actually means to build it intentionally
The psychological overlap between sport performance and tactical performance
Heuristics Dr. Jenny uses with tactical teams: Palms Up, Be the Grass, Don't Feed the Weeds
Why emotional reactivity is a coaching skill deficit — not a leadership style
How toxic coaching creates isolation, distrust, and broken adult relationships
Reparative friendships and why team environments are irreplaceable
Left of bang: preparing athletes and officers before the crisis hits

Connect with Dr. Jenny Prohaska:
🌐 tacticallongevity.com

Connect with Captains & Coaches:
🌐 captainsandcoaches.com
📸 Instagram: @captainsandcoaches
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