Forging Leaders
The Spartan Legion
We exist to forge the next generation of ethical, resilient leaders — called higher.
Explore Our ProgramsOur Mission
The Spartan Legion exists to forge the next generation of ethical, resilient leaders — men, women, and young people who are called higher. We believe that real transformation happens under pressure. Through military-inspired training, intentional mentorship, and a brotherhood built on purpose, we pull people out of complacency and into their calling. We don't just build strong bodies — we build strong character, strong families, and strong communities. From the field to the boardroom, from the barracks to the classroom — we are building a pipeline of leaders who serve.
“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.”
— John F. Kennedy
Our Programs
Each program is a distinct path — forged from the same conviction that discipline, purpose, and community transform lives.
Come to a place where the tribe meets adventure.
Warrior X
Five days. One cohort. A brotherhood forged in mission, discipline, and shared adversity. Led by tactically experienced leaders, this is not a workshop—it's an immersive transformation through real-world challenge and community.
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The Mission
Push Yourself. Build Community. Discover Purpose.
A team of tactically experienced leaders will take you through five days of an experience of a lifetime. This is a community of people who aren't just talking about it—they're living it every day.
You'll be immersed at a mountain lodge where brotherhood becomes real. Breaking bread during meals. Recovery in saunas after intense training days. Hands-on leadership development through search and rescue training operations.
Real Training. Real Leadership.
- ▶Reconnaissance missions utilizing boats and land vehicles
- ▶Aerial asset coordination and tactical operations
- ▶First aid and emergency response training
- ▶Physical challenges that forge resilience
- ▶Psychological breakthroughs in safe community
- ▶Discover purpose and joy through shared adversity
The toughest trials burn through shallow people and forge the strongest bonds with those who make it through the training—creating lifelong friendships that open doors to opportunities, mentorship, and business collaboration.
Upcoming Cohorts
November 19–23, 2026
November Cohort
Meet November 19th at 0900 hours at the Minneapolis airport. We'll charter our own flight to the mountain lodge in Ironwood, Michigan. Five days of intensive leadership immersion in the Upper Peninsula wilderness. Limited spaces available.
June 17–21, 2027
June Cohort
Meet June 17th at 0900 hours at the Minneapolis airport. We'll charter our own flight to the mountain lodge in Ironwood, Michigan. Five days of intensive leadership immersion in the Upper Peninsula wilderness. Limited spaces available.
Location: Mountain Lodge, Ironwood, Michigan
What You'll Experience
Physical Challenge
Grueling physical demands that push your limits and expose weaknesses. Emerge from the arena tougher, calmer, and more formidable.
Tactical Training
Real search and rescue operations, reconnaissance missions, and hands-on leadership scenarios. Learn from combat veterans who've earned their authority through action.
Brotherhood
Surrounded by a bold tribe of like-minded high-achievers. The toughest trials forge the strongest bonds and lifelong connections that matter.
Mental Resilience
Break free from the mental rut. Adrenaline-fueled training recalibrates your mindset at the deepest level. Discover untapped strengths.
Purpose Discovery
People who discover and live their purpose gain influence, establish trust, and increase confidence with others. This is where you find yours.
Luxury Lodge Recovery
High-quality meals, sauna recovery, and rest. This isn't roughing it—it's strategic recovery between intense training blocks.
Meet the Leadership Team
Not Ordinary Men... Each instructor is a high performer in their civilian and military careers with an array of military achievements and some with backgrounds in special operations. Vets with combat experience now bringing the best of military leadership practices into a life-changing program.
Andrey Ivanov
Born in Kyiv Ukraine during the final years of the Soviet Union, immigrated to America at age 6, raised in a family of 13 siblings, and shaped by 11 years of military service — first in the U.S. Navy, then in the U.S. Army National Guard as an Infantry Officer. Over 14 years he developed 5 flagship programs by deliberately pulling together combat veterans and experts in tactics, strength & conditioning, executive protection, ministry, and real-world leadership. Andrey doesn't teach theory — he engineered transformation.
Spartan X Founder & Developer | 11-Year Military Veteran
Taylor Wilkerson
17 years in the Army National Guard as an 11B Infantry Sergeant First Class — Infantryman, Long Range Recon, combat deployment veteran, and Acting First Sergeant. Master Fitness Trainer, MBA, Bachelor's in Emergency Management & Homeland Security, and author of The Weight of Leadership: Being the Leader They Deserve. His rare edge: combat-hardened tactics, elite bodybuilding discipline, and unapologetic faith-based mentorship.
Spartan X Lead Instructor | U.S. Army National Guard SFC | 17-Year Infantry Veteran
Chris DuBois
Ten years as a U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Platoon Sergeant leading men through the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Thirteen more years in the Utah Army National Guard, culminating as Company Commander and Officer-in-Charge of the Counterdrug State Plans Program. NATO deployment to Poland in 2021. Outside the uniform, he trained thousands of athletes from middle school to professional level. His creed: "Be a joyful warrior."
Spartan X Instructor | Combat-Proven Company Commander | 23-Year Warrior-Leader
James Keller
From charging ashore with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to leading cavalry scouts in Bradley and Stryker units, James has lived the warrior life across three decades. His 19-year tenure on the elite Special Operations Response Team (SORT) included deployments to the Manhattan Federal Detention Center, the George Floyd riots in Portland, and the Atlanta Penitentiary. Retiring from the Bureau of Prisons to train law enforcement nationwide.
Spartan X Lead Instructor | USMC Veteran | 19-Year SORT Operator
Eddie Hernandez
Twelve years as an Army Infantry Sergeant. Two full 12-month combat deployments to Iraq with the 1st Cavalry Division. Airborne qualified. Combat Lifesaver. On Easter Sunday 2007 he stood security detail for President George W. Bush at Fort Hood. Today he serves as a professional Executive Protection Agent, Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, ordained minister, and board member of Oath to Country — a nonprofit serving veterans and first responders.
Spartan X Instructor | U.S. Army Infantry Sergeant | 10th Special Forces Group Veteran
Sean Dasso
Born in Portland, raised in rural Oregon. Eight years as a Reconnaissance Marine, Mortarman, Machine Gunner, and Marine Raider Operator. He trained and mentored indigenous personnel from multiple nations, leading them into combat. Grounded in Christ Jesus, Sean believes true transformation happens when challenge, structure, and mentorship are anchored in truth, responsibility, and purpose.
Spartan X Instructor | U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant | Reconnaissance Marine | Marine Raider Operator
Yevhen Kulihin
Battle-tested assault trooper who patrolled hostile zones and suppressed threats during volatile rallies, mastering split-second decisions under extreme pressure. Technical engineering diploma, German first-aid certification, airport security credentials, and elite combat-sports experience in boxing and kickboxing. Happily married husband of 13 years and proud father. His motto: "There is no need to worry too much about life's difficulties; we will not leave this place alive anyway."
Spartan X Instructor | Combat Veteran Assault Trooper | Boxing & Kickboxing Specialist
Andrew Moceo
A U.S. Marine Corps Corporal and Ordnance Technician whose military career was cut short by nine spinal surgeries — yet he refused to quit. Rose as a Private Security Contractor, Church Security leader, elite Martial Arts & Personal Defense Instructor, Shooting Coach, and Range Safety Officer. His creed: "Abandon any preconceived notions of your limitations. This is where weakness comes to die."
Spartan X Instructor | U.S. Marine Corps Corporal | Martial Arts & Personal Defense Instructor
Marissa Lauren
14 years of dedicated study in nutrition and holistic health. An experienced mentor who guides high-capacity leaders and executives through transformative journeys — coordinating support, compassionate encouragement, and well-being throughout the program.
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Junior Warrior Training
A youth leadership program that equips young people with discipline, confidence, and purpose — giving them the tools to become ethical leaders in their communities.
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The Spartan Challenge
A high-intensity challenge event that tests mental and physical limits, builds camaraderie, and ignites a deeper sense of purpose in participants of all backgrounds.
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T1 Careers
A career development pipeline designed for veterans and transitioning service members — connecting proven leaders with meaningful opportunities in the civilian workforce.
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Every program in the Spartan Legion is built on one belief: you were made for more. Take the first step.
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