Tailboard Strength & Conditioning logo. Est. 2025. Train, Perform, Repeat.

Get stronger, faster, and built to last.

Simple, effective training for people who are done guessing. Join the weekly team, grab a program, or work 1-on-1 with Coach Riley.

The Tailboard team

A weekly training program designed to make you stronger, faster, and more durable, without the guesswork. It is not one-dimensional training. It is well-rounded, respects your time, and delivers results.

  • 6 days of programming every week, updated weekly so the plan stays fresh and intentional
  • Community boards to train alongside others
  • Leaderboards to track your performance and stay competitive
  • Direct coach access so you are never on your own
  • Every level welcome, from new to structured training to seasoned athlete
$15/month

No fluff, no filler. Consistent, well-built programming from a coach who trains the same way he programs. 7-day free trial.

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Programs you own

Goal-specific programs from 8 to 16 weeks. Run them in the TrainHeroic app or get them as a PDF.

3 Days a Week Full Body

16 weeks · 3 workouts a week

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

$45
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Aesthetic Programming

8 weeks · Muscle and shape

Build size and shape with focused training blocks.

$40
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Recruit Ready: Phase 1

8 weeks · Academy prep

First phase of a progressive academy preparation system.

$40
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Recruit Ready: Phase 2

8 weeks · Academy prep

Second phase of the academy preparation system.

$45
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Prefer a PDF?

Every program is also available as a downloadable PDF. Email Riley with the program you want and he will get it to you.

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1-on-1 premium coaching

Your training, your nutrition, and a coach in your corner. Built around your goals, your schedule, and how you actually live.

from $149/month

In-person sessions are also available. Ask Riley.

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Individualized programming

Training built around your goals, experience, equipment, schedule, and performance demands.

Nutrition guidance

Calorie and macro recommendations, fueling strategies, and body composition guidance.

Coaching & accountability

Weekly check-ins, progress reviews, programming adjustments, and direct coach communication.

What does nutrition guidance include?

Nutrition recommendations built around your training goals, performance demands, and desired body composition.

  • Calorie and TDEE assessments: estimated daily energy needs and appropriate calorie targets.
  • Macronutrient recommendations: individualized protein, carbohydrate, and fat targets based on your goals and activity level.
  • Nutrient timing: fueling before and after training to support performance and recovery.
  • Body composition phases: guidance through fat-loss, maintenance, and muscle-building phases.
  • Progress monitoring: reviewing weight trends, adherence, training performance, and recovery to make informed adjustments.

Coach Riley Sheldon

Working as and with firefighters and tactical athletes since 2014; CPT, strongman competitor, and marathon runner. I built Tailboard for the person who's done guessing: simple, effective programming to get stronger, faster, and built to last. I love throwing down with my friends, and nothing brings me more joy than getting to share in their accomplishments.

Head Coach & Founder
Finally joined the 1000lb club at 42. Thanks Riley, much appreciated.
Joel M., verified athlete
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Built by a firefighter. Open to everyone.

Riley comes from the fire service, and Tailboard carries that mindset: show up, do the work, stay ready. Firefighters, military, law enforcement, and anyone training for a physical job will feel at home here, and so will everyone else.

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Questions

Who is Tailboard for?

Anyone tired of spinning their wheels. New to structured training or a seasoned athlete, every level is welcome.

How often is the team programming updated?

Every week, so the plan always stays fresh and intentional.

What is the difference between the team, a program, and coaching?

The team is weekly programming with community and coach access for $15 a month. A program is a goal-specific plan you buy once and own. 1-on-1 coaching is fully individualized training plus nutrition and weekly check-ins.

What if I miss a day?

Jump back in and keep moving forward. A missed day is not a setback.

Ready to start?

Questions about the team, a program, or coaching? Email Riley.