Holistic Resilience and Transition Strategies for Tactical Military Athletes
MORE ABOUT ME
"My portfolio is designed to showcase where I’ve been and where I’m headed, with the long road somewhere in the middle it took to get there."
Skills
1. Communication (Written & Verbal
2. Adaptability & Resilience
3. Analytical & Technical Competence
4. Strategic Organization & Planning
5. Team leadership & Collaboration
6. Research & Regulatory Compliance
7. Professionalism & Self-Discipline
Education
Doctor of Health Science & Exercise Leadership (DHSc)
​May 2022 - August 2025
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest)
Advisor: Dr. Marc Federico
Portfolio: Holistic reslience and transition strategies for tactical military athletes
Graduated: SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society honors
Master of Science in Nutrition (MS)
May 2021 - August 2022
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion (BS)
August 2017 - May 2021
Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Jan 2024 - August 2024
Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Jan 2025 - August 2025
California University of Pennsylvania (CALU)
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Hatton ​
California University of Pennsylvania (CALU)
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Hatton
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest)
Advisor: Dr. Brian Oddi
​Capstone: Enhancing performance and readiness program (EPR)
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest)
Advisor: Dr. Barry Mcglumphy
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Post Masters Certificate Expected
January 2026 - December 2026
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest)
Advisor: Dr. Cristin Leahy
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Eligibility expected in December 2026
Publications
Mindfully Tactical: Practical Strategies for Thriving in High-Stress Situations
ISBN: 979-8394713460
Mindful Tactics: Practical Strategies for Everyday Life
ISBN: 979-8394010583
Mindful Fuel: Nourish Your Body and Mind with Mindful Nutrition, Strength, and Conditioning
ISBN: 979-8394508127
Mindful Bites: Nourishing Recipes for the Tactical Athlete
ISBN: 979-8394728020
Tactical Resilience: Building Mental Strength Through Mindfulness
ISBN: 979-8395470379
Mindfully Tactical equips tactical athletes with practical mindfulness strategies to enhance performance, manage stress, and make effective decisions in high-pressure situations during and after service.
Mindful Tactics offers practical strategies for integrating mindfulness and tactical thinking into daily life, helping individuals reduce stress, enhance decision-making, improve communication, and cultivate overall well-being in a fast-paced world.
Mindful Fuel equips tactical athletes with evidence-based strategies for optimizing nutrition, strength, and conditioning, fostering peak physical and mental performance for sustained operational readiness.
Mindful Bites is a performance-focused cookbook designed to fuel tactical athletes with nutrient-dense recipes, mindful eating strategies, and expert nutrition insights to optimize endurance, recovery, and overall well-being.
Tactical Resilience equips tactical athletes and high-performance individuals with mindfulness-based strategies to build mental strength, enhance focus, and navigate high-stress situations with resilience and composure.
Resilience 2.0: Strength & Conditioning Strategies for Tactical Athletes
ISBN: 979-8397001540
Resilience 2.0 provides tactical athletes with cutting-edge strength and conditioning strategies, emphasizing mental and physical resilience, injury prevention, and personalized training approaches to optimize performance in high-demand roles.
The WELL Mission: Empowering Veterans for Leadership and Life Beyond the Military
ISBN: 979-8879008869
The WELL Mission explores the WELL Program’s holistic approach to supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life, addressing mental health, physical well-being, social reintegration, and economic stability to ensure long-term success.
Battlefield to BRAVE traces Dr. Tony Carlton’s journey from combat to reintegration, introducing the BRAVE Theory to support veterans across psychological, physical, social, and economic dimensions for long-term success.
Battlefield to BRAVE: A Tactical Journey Through the DHSc and Beyond
ISBN: 979-8288001871
Coming Post DHSc!
PHATS/PHEM
Incorporating Military Style Training for Peak Hockey Performance
Fall 2023
Integrating Holistic Resilience and Mindfulness to Enhance Hockey Performance: Lessons from Tactical Athlete Training
Fall 2024
This article explores how military-style training, including mindfulness, psychological resilience, and team cohesion, enhances hockey players' physical and mental performance, fostering adaptability and long-term success on and off the ice.
This article examines how holistic resilience and mindfulness strategies from tactical athlete training can enhance hockey performance by improving physical conditioning, mental toughness, and long-term well-being.
Journal of Veteran Studies (JVS)
Building Resilience and Advancing Veteran Empowerment (BRAVE): A Holistic
Framework for Reintegration
Evidence Integration Review of Multimodal Interventions for PTSD, Social Reintegration, and Economic Stability in Veterans
Accepted 2025-06-06
Devotion to Duty: A Former Coast Guardsman in the Classroom
Peer-Reviewer 2025-04-10
The Military Separated Me; You Cannot Connect Me
Peer-Reviewer 2024-03-20
(Published)
Ways Rural Group Peer Support Experiences Support PTSD Care
Peer-Reviewer 2024-02-02
(Published)
Submission currently in queue until December 2025
Carlton, T. (2025). Evidence Integration Review of Multimodal Interventions for PTSD, Social Reintegration, and Economic Stability in Veterans. Journal of Veterans Studies, 11(2), 15–27. https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v11i2.683
Walls, M. A., Burke, K. J., Wagner, E., Smith, M., Fukawa-Connelly, T., Crass, C., & Kelley, S. (2025). Devotion to Duty: The Preservice Teaching Experiences of a Former Coast Guardsman. Journal of Veterans Studies, 11(2), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v11i2.698
Kinch, A. K., & Lyon, J. S. (2024). The Military Separated Me; You Cannot Connect Me. Journal of Veterans Studies, 10(1), pp. 203-213. DOI: https://doi. org/10.21061/jvs.v10i1.561
Azevedo, K. J., Glover, S. J., Gay, E. L., & Lindley, S. E. (2024). Ways Rural Group Peer Support Experiences Support PTSD Care. Journal of Veterans Studies, 10(1), pp. 108-124. DOI: https:// doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v10i1.498
Journal of Military Social Work & Behavioral Science
BRAVE Theory: A Multidimensional Framework for Veteran Reintegration and Empowerment
Submission currently with editor
Springer Nature - Health Sciences
BRAVE Theory - Military Transition, Trauma, and Reintegration
Accepted 07-24-2025
Under Contract, Coming March 2026!
Fayetteville Marksmen SPHL Hockey 2021-Current
Specialty Certifications & Memberships
Speciality Certifications
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NASM: PES, CES, FNS, CNC, CNSC, CPT
ISSA: Elite CPT, S&C, Nutritionist, HIIT (T3), Bodybuilding
ExpertRating: CMPT, SNC, SPS, Six Sigma Black Belt
dotFIT Nutrition Certification
NASE Level 2 Certified Speed Specialist (CSS)
IRB CITI Human Subjects Research Certification
Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid
Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Warfare Device
MCMAP Black Belt, 1st Degree
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Memberships and Affiliations​​
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North Carolina Veterans Council Attendee
Veterans Studies Association (VSA)
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Lifetime Member - 3208343361572
Marine Corps League Member - 252961
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Wounded Warrior Foundation (WWF) - Warrior ID 6164818947
AMSUS Student Membership
NSCA Student Membership
ACSM Student Membership
PHATS/PHEM Pro Hockey Athletic Trainer Membership
PHATS Educational Newsletter Committee
Journal of Veteran Studies (Peer Reviewer)
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) Membership
Fleet Marine Force (FMF)
ULC Ordained Minister