Jay Sedory is an O2X Injury Prevention Specialist. Jay is a licensed athletic trainer for the United State Marine Corps, Tactical Medic, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.  Jay oversees injury prevention for martial arts, water survival, and fitness programs. Jay has been an athletic trainer for over 18 years within the tactical athlete setting. Most notably, Jay is a deployable asset for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Emergency Management Tactical Medical Branch. He is a graduate and instructor for tactical medics under the premier federally recognized program: Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS). As a part of this elite cadre of medical professionals, Jay is the lead instructor in sports medicine and human performance topics. Additionally, he has worked with several federal, state, and local agencies in tactical medicine operations. Jay holds a number of additional certifications in strength and conditioning: USA Weightlifting, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Tactical Strength and Conditioning, and Functional Movement Screening. While he excels within the Marine Corps, he is also an adjunct professor for several universities. Prior to his position with the Marine Corps, he served as the head athletic trainer at the Department of Justice. At this position he implemented a number of injury prevention programs related to heat illness, concussion, musculoskeletal injuries, and sports preparedness. He is also an accomplished professional within the profession of athletic training on national, district, and state levels. Jay is a former President of the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association where he oversaw state operations that included paid and volunteer staff, 16 committees, a budget exceeding 500k, and a membership of over 3,000 athletic trainers. He is the recipient of the Virginia Emerging Practice Setting Athletic Trainer of the Year Award in 2012.