What is The Sword?
The Sword is an elite, year-long coaching experience led by Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of MTNTOUGH.
Designed for 12 men who refuse mediocrity, The Sword is not a course it’s a crucible. This is where warriors sharpen each other, reclaim mission, master discipline, and fight for the ground they were born to take.
If you’re on a path of faith, fitness, family, and fortitude and you feel called to lead with conviction
It’s not for everyone. It’s for the man who knows the cost of staying where he is.
You bring the willingness.
We forge the edge.
The program
The Program — Inside The Sword
The Sword is a 12-month, high-accountability coaching brotherhood built to forge men into disciplined leaders. It’s not a course, a mastermind, or a quick fix. It’s a structured, spiritual, and strategic transformation process for the man who is ready to live with purpose, power, and presence.
Each year, only 12 men are selected. Those chosen will walk shoulder to shoulder through a proven framework rooted in timeless values, forged through real-world discipline, and grounded in Biblical truth.
The Sword is not a fit for every man. It’s for the uncommon — the ones who are willing to do the work that most won’t to become who they were made to be.
WHY APPLY?
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Because you've outgrown your current position.
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Because your soul is restless.
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Because you know your life was built for more than quiet resignation.
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Because you're ready to take back ground — spiritually, physically, and missionally.
You will receive an email notification of receipt of your application immediately upon submission.
If selected, you’ll receive an invitation to complete a personal application and interview. This is a values-first vetting — not based on status or success, but on your seriousness.
One conversation to determine if The Sword is the right crucible for you — and if you’re the right man for the brotherhood.
Only 12 will be invited. If accepted, you’ll be given the details, investment, and schedule.
This isn’t a seminar. It’s a mission. Prepare to be challenged, changed, and charged forward.
One on one coaching
Work With Dustin — One-on-One
This isn’t typical coaching. This is direct mentorship with Dustin Diefenderfer, designed for high-caliber men seeking clarity, breakthrough, and alignment in their mission.
Whether you're facing a personal crossroads, leadership pressure, or spiritual warfare — a focused 1:1 session can bring decisive clarity.
1:1 Coaching Is Ideal For:
Executives seeking God-first leadership
High-performers battling burnout
Fathers needing restoration and purpose
Warriors in transition, redefining their next mission
Request a Session:
Submit Your Request Below.
Dustin takes a limited number of personal clients outside The Sword.
60-minute virtual session
Faith-based, mission-driven coaching
Intake form required before approval
One Year Out
After a year in The Sword…
Your life will no longer run on autopilot. You’ll walk with unshakable clarity about who you are, what you're called to do, and how to lead with conviction in every area — faith, family, fitness, and mission. The aimlessness and compromise that once held you back will be replaced by discipline, brotherhood, and the quiet confidence of a man forged in the fire. You’ll carry a new standard into your home, your work, and your world — not because you were motivated, but because you were transformed. You won’t just be stronger — you’ll be sharper, and ready to lead the life you were created for.
About Dustin
Dustin Diefenderfer is the founder of MTNTOUGH — a global fitness movement known for building resilient warriors mentally, physically, and spiritually. Additionally, he is pushing Men forward with his #1 Mindset podcast, The MTNTOUGH Podcast. He’s trained elite military operators, wildland firefighters, and driven civilians to peak performance in the backcountry and beyond.
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