ABOUT ME
Ondrej Mareda
Strength & Tactical Athlete Coach
I served as a professional soldier in the Army of the Czech Republic for ten years. Today I focus on the physical training of soldiers, police officers, service applicants, and people who want to train as tactical athletes.
In my work, I combine my experience from the service with professional education in the field of strength and conditioning training. I am not only concerned with passing physical tests. The goal is to build strength, speed, endurance and physical reserve that will be usable in real conditions.
Based on these principles, I created the Tactical Ready Method - a long-term physical preparation system that respects shifts, training, workload, and regeneration.
My story
Ten years of service changed my perspective on physical fitness
During my ten years in the Army of the Czech Republic, I have learned the difference between a person who can pass the prescribed physical test and a person who is truly prepared for the demands of service.
The service is not carried out in ideal conditions. The physical exertion includes shifts, training, equipment, field work, stress, fatigue and sometimes lack of sleep. Therefore, training cannot exist separately from all other duties.
I gradually realized that running, strength training, or training for a specific discipline alone is not enough. A soldier needs to simultaneously develop multiple abilities while maintaining sufficient reserves for situations that cannot be precisely planned in advance.
It is the experience from the service that is the basis of my current approach to physical training.
It is not enough to be ready for a test. You need to be ready for service.
6 years
practice
200+
clients
1,000+
hours of training
FROM SOLDIER TO COACH
I supplemented my service experience with professional education.
My interest in strength and conditioning training gradually led me to work as a trainer. But it wasn't enough for me to just share my own experiences or show clients exercises. I wanted to understand why a certain training method works, who it is suitable for, and when it needs to be changed.
I therefore began to systematically study strength training, biomechanics, speed and explosiveness development, recovery, kettlebell training, and long-term training planning. The Westside Barbell method and its use in developing multiple skills simultaneously also became an important part of my education.
My coaching experience has shown me that no two people react exactly the same. Everyone has a different history, workload, time available, strengths and limitations. Therefore, a good plan does not come from a ready-made template, but from ongoing evaluation and communication.
Today, I combine my former military experience with my coaching education and daily work with clients, allowing me to create training that is both professionally based and works in real life.
WHY WAS TACTICAL READY CREATED?
A method based on the reality of service
A typical training plan often includes a regular routine, plenty of sleep, and predictable recovery. But the reality of being a soldier or police officer is different. Shifts, training, duties, and unexpected changes can change an entire week in a matter of hours.
In practice, I have also often seen two extremes: preparation focused only on meeting minimal physical tests, or, conversely, a random combination of strength training, running, and intense workouts without a long-term system.
That's why I created the Tactical Ready Method. Its goal is to connect strength, speed, explosiveness, endurance, and work capacity into one system that can be adapted to the actual workload of a person.
The method offers two follow-up paths: annual preparation to build the necessary foundation and Operational Conjugate to maintain high readiness over the long term.
Tactical Ready isn't just about preparing for a good day. It's about preparing to perform when conditions are less than ideal.