Chriss Smith is a former Navy SEAL with decades of experience in the SEAL Teams and other
Special Mission Operations. Chriss brings unique skills and a warrior mindset to everything he
does. He believes in the psychology of sport, fitness, and fun, recognizing their vital role in
maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Chriss is an entrepreneur at heart, the CEO and co-founder of Trident Mindset, a Mental
Toughness training course. He is also the founder and co-owner of Trident Athletics, known as
one of the best CrossFit gyms in the country. Through his ventures, Chriss aims to help others
overcome self-doubt and perceived limitations by developing mental toughness and unleashing
their inner warrior.

In addition to his business accomplishments, Chriss is an avid adventure athlete who thrives on
pushing his limits. He and his team were the first American team to finish and 5th overall
finisher in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, a 3000-mile rowboat race across the Atlantic
Ocean. He has also competed in challenging events such as the Eco-Challenge Fiji 2019, an 11-
day adventure race, and the GODZone Chapter 8 in New Zealand, a 650km adventure race. His determination led him to complete the Primal Quest 2016, a 465-mile 10-day adventure race,
and the Arrowhead 135, a 135-mile ultra race.

Outside of his professional and athletic pursuits, Chriss is a life coach and mentor dedicated to
helping individuals discover their higher purpose. He is known for his fitness, humor, and
charm, and he has even emerged as the winner of the hit television show “One Man Army” in
an episode featured on the Discovery Channel. Chriss embodies the qualities of a true leader
and motivator. He continues to find better ways to make a positive impact on others and
simplify complex challenges into attainable solutions.