One of the most important concepts Coach Blauer developed for the S.P.E.A.R. System is the three D’s (Detect, Defuse, and Defend). Like many concepts in the system, on the surface, it is simple to grasp. However as our coaching experience grows, we find deeper meaning and ways to make the message more powerful for our [...]

While training in the S.P.E.A.R. System you will hear this phrase day in and day out. It is time to deepen our understanding of this concept. We are going to explore its origins as well as all its layers.

The term was paraphrased / borrowed from military close quarter battle. When entering rooms, operators, immediately [...]