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Best Practices in National Guard H2F Integration
Supporting mission readiness requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Embedding Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Tactical Performance Dietitians directly into wellness divisions has proven to increase access, improve ACFT outcomes, reduce preventable injuries, and foster stronger buy-in across units.
Based on SiteWell Solutions’ experience supporting the NH National Guard SWIFT program, here are several best practices for successful integration of performance specialists.
Accessibility Drives Participation
One of the most valuable assets of any wellness provider is availability. National Guard schedules are dynamic—providers must adapt by offering sessions before duty hours, after hours, and on drill weekends to meet the needs of both full-time and traditional service members.
Consistent visibility—showing up, staying flexible, and offering services in-person—builds rapport and ensures members know where to go for support.
Communication Needs Reinforcement
Top-down communication is essential, but not always sufficient. Wellness providers can amplify their reach by:
- Distributing flyers, newsletters, and internal bulletins
- Supporting Guard-led events
- Making regular site visits to engage units directly
Face-to-face interaction still wins. Showing up in person makes it easier to connect and follow up with individuals one-on-one.
Connection First, Coaching Second
The best providers build trust before delivering advice. Instead of leading with credentials, start by listening. Ask about a soldier’s training history, hobbies, or goals. Whether they’re new to fitness or have decades of experience, that context helps tailor support effectively.
Tip: The more you understand someone’s background, the easier it is to deliver personalized interventions that stick.
Cross-Promotion Builds Holistic Impact
Encouraging soldiers to engage across services (e.g., dietitian and strength coach) creates a more cohesive wellness experience. When performance providers collaborate and support each other’s outreach, it builds trust and reinforces the Guard’s holistic health message.
This also helps build momentum across units—especially during busy drill weekends or annual readiness events.
Conclusion
Integrating human performance specialists within National Guard wellness efforts has far-reaching impact when done with intention. By prioritizing availability, direct communication, personal rapport, and team-based collaboration, units can see measurable gains in readiness and resilience.
These same strategies apply in other high-risk, high-performance settings—from construction to healthcare to fire service. When people trust their provider, they use the service—and that’s when performance starts to change.
Written by Michael Laverriere, MS, CSCS, SiteWell Solutions subcontractor supporting the NH National Guard SWIFT program.
About SiteWell Solutions
SiteWell Solutions provides injury prevention, workforce wellness, and performance training for high-risk industries. We support HR, Safety, Wellness, and Operations leaders with proven strategies in occupational strength and conditioning, work hardening, prehabilitation, nutrition coaching, and mental resilience programs. We’re here to reduce workplace injuries, lower costs, improve employee well-being and productivity - so you can stay mission-focused.
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Disclaimer:
SiteWell Solutions is a contracted provider under Contract #W912TF22C0001 supporting the Strategic Wellness and Individual Fitness Training (SWIFT) program — a pilot initiative serving Army and Air National Guard service members and their families. All media used with participant consent. Content does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense.
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