Close-up portrait of Coach Benton Lewis with short brown hair, wearing glasses and a black high-collared jacket, against a dark background.

Benton Lewis, MA, RSCC

Founder & Readiness Coach

By day, Benton advises U.S. Army personnel and integrated H2F teams—bridging doctrine and delivery to align operational performance support with soldier-centered, autonomy-driven models of readiness.

By night, he coaches prepared civilians to meet the physical and psychological demands of austere and operational environments. His education-based approach integrates movement science, performance psychology, and post-structural ethics to cultivate sustainable performance within the modern defense landscape.

Drawing on the DoD’s Total Force Fitness (TFF) framework, the H2F System, and current Human Performance Optimization (HPO) research, Benton helps individuals and organizations move beyond legacy training systems toward adaptive, mission-aligned, and scalable approaches to human performance.

He is currently pursuing National Board Certification in Health & Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC), aligning his professional scope with the Department of Defense’s evolving standards for holistic, force-wide performance integration.

professional profile

Education

  • M.A., Sport Coaching (Strength & Conditioning / Fitness Coaching)
    Graduate School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver

  • B.S., Health & Human Performance (Human Movement)
    Minor: Performance Psychology – Austin Peay State University

Professional Accreditations

  • RSCC – Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach®

  • CSCS – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist®

  • TSAC-F – Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator®

  • CCC – Certified Conditioning Coach

  • Certified Online Trainer

Coaching & Programming Experience

  • Army Combat Medics & Clinical Specialists (U.S. & Canada)

  • Flight Paramedics & Emergency Medical Technicians

  • Aquatic Rescue and Waterborne Operations Personnel

  • Law Enforcement Officers & Academy Recruits

  • Prepared Civilians and Veterans

Honors, Awards & Features

  • Alumni Feature — University of Denver (2025)
    Recognized for bridging hard science and social ethics in H2F system advising.

  • E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award — NSCA LIFT Committee (2022)
    Acknowledged for expanding access to strength & conditioning through program design and measurable outcomes (formerly “DEI Leadership Award”).

Organizational Experience

  • U.S. Army — Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) System

  • Acme Athletics — Sports Performance Division

  • Austin Peay State University — Army ROTC & Sports Performance

  • Denver Fire Department — Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Division

  • Tactical Human Institute — Coaching, Training, and Advising

Behind the Scenes

  • Husband to Katherine.

  • Cat dad to Shadow and Reagan.

  • Video game strategist and analog systems thinker.

  • Former DJ and producer.

  • Eagle Scout and lifelong advocate for Prepared Civilians.

  • Raised in an Army Aviation family, continuing a legacy of readiness, resilience, and service.