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Meet Your Instructors

"Captain Mike" Provost

President and Founder

  • Dedicated Family Man and Proud Father
  • Retired Navy Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC)
  • Military Background Check Verified, Polygraphs Complete, Security Clearance


"I will ensure your child has a safe, fun and memorable experience with CSA. Our Team brings decades of global real-world experience and maintains a vibrant sense of humor. We look forward to sharing our expertise so your child may survive and thrive in the modern world." 

Luke FrizzelL

Lead Advisor and Youth Mentor

  • Dedicated Family Man and Proud Father
  • Transitioning Navy Sea Air Land (SEAL)
  • Military Background Check Verified, Polygraphs Complete, Security Clearance


"The skills and experiences that we create at CSA are servicing a much needed gap in America's youth. The world will not become a safer place without intentionally raising our children to be protectors and providers. Our goal is to create such leaders through skill based training and mentorship as if it was our own children."

Hayden Italiano

Lead Emergency Medical Technician

  • Dedicated Family Man and Proud Father
  • Prior Navy (Search and Rescue Swimmer Qualified) and Inactive VB Fireman and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Background Check with Polygraph


"I understand the importance of hard work, resilience, practical skills, and the role they play shaping a successful future. My goal is to not only help the youth of America be more prepared, but also to enable them to become an asset to others around them."

Nate Chundrlek

Lead Outdoor Survivalist 

  • Dedicated Family Man and Proud Father
  • Retired Navy Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC)
  • Military Background Check Verified, Security Clearance


"I believe in leading through example and serving as a positive mentor, helping others tackle challenges and discover their maximum potential. My actions are guided by a deep sense of purpose and personal values and I thrive when collaborating with others and teaching the youth of America."

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