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The Reserve Route To The Green Beret Nobody Talks About

The Tier 1 Coaching Podcast··7 September 2026·35 min

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Most people assume the Reserve route into the Royal Marines is the "easier" path. But here's the truth nobody talks about...In this episode Henry, Royal Marine Commando and one of the athletes I coached through his journey breaks down what it's actually like training and serving as a Reservist. We get into:What the Reserve pathway actually demands physically and mentallyHow training as a Reservist compares to the Regular routeWhat it was like going through the coaching process with Tier 1, and how that shaped his preparationThe mental battle of pursuing the Green Beret while balancing civilian life alongside itWhether you're weighing up Reserves vs Regulars yourself, or just want to hear an honest account from someone who's lived it, this one's for you.