About RECON Coaching
RECON Coaching is a faith-based, mission-driven performance and leadership coaching company rooted in tactical training, personal transformation, and veteran-led expertise. Founded by a team of elite military and security professionals, our mission is to help individuals, teams, and organizations strengthen resilience, find clarity, and lead with purpose — all guided by biblical principles and a Christ-centered approach to growth.
Built on the foundation of Resilience, Execution, Clarity, Ownership, and Navigation, we combine the grit of military training with the wisdom of faith and the practicality of real-world coaching. Our programs are designed for veterans, first responders, business leaders, and anyone seeking to rebuild, refocus, or rise stronger in life and leadership.
Beyond personal development, we offer specialized training in situational awareness, church and organizational safety, active threat response, and defensive tactics — equipping both individuals and communities to be physically prepared and spiritually grounded.
At RECON Coaching, we believe true transformation happens when faith meets action. Every coaching and consulting experience is personalized to reflect your values, your mission, and your calling.
We don’t just teach readiness — we live it through faith, service, and purpose.
Timothy Tharp - Founder and Director Life coach.
Veteran. Security executive. I help warriors and high-performers reclaim purpose with tactical clarity and unstoppable focus.
As the founder of RECON Coaching, Timothy Tharp empowers veterans, first responders, and high-performers to reclaim their direction with tactical clarity and unstoppable purpose. Through his coaching practice, Timothy teaches resilience as both a mindset and a mission—guiding clients to thrive under pressure, adapt to adversity, and lead with confidence. His unique approach blends military precision, executive leadership, and deep personal insight, creating a transformative experience rooted in discipline, purpose, and growth. Whether clients are transitioning from service, navigating high-stakes careers, or seeking renewed direction, Timothy delivers results-driven strategies built on trust, integrity, and action.
In addition to his work as a life coach, Timothy is a retired Air Force veteran and tenured security executive with extensive experience developing top-tier security functions. His passion for safeguarding individuals, organizations, and communities is unparalleled. He is a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, corporate and church security training, active shooter response, and self-defense. Timothy has driven internal change to enhance data and asset protection, mitigate threats, and revitalize neglected security programs. He excels in dynamic, regulated environments where a risk-focused, mission-ready mindset is critical.
With over 25 years of personal protection and fitness experience—including training with elite Israeli security and combat experts—Timothy brings unmatched insight to both physical and digital security. He helped design the security team at his campus church, where he currently serves as head of security. Timothy holds a Master’s degree in Security Management and an MBA in Information Security Management.
Whether coaching individuals toward purpose or strengthening organizational defenses, Timothy leads with clarity, courage, and commitment.
Mason Tharp's lifelong focus has been on security. His father, Timothy Tharp, trained him in various areas including cybersecurity, defensive tactics, and combatives.