Portrait by Jason Chatfield

Teacher

Craig Weller

Craig Weller is a former special operator who learned to swim during his SOF selection pipeline. His struggles and eventual success there gave him a deep understanding of the physical, mental, and emotional factors that help people excel in the world's toughest military courses. He's the co-founder of Building the Elite, which teaches these principles to special operations candidates across more than 130 units worldwide. You can find his book, coaching programs, and writing at buildingtheelite.com.