Dan Blackburn: Long Term Athlete Development Considerations

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Dan Blackburn to discuss training considerations and principles for long term youth athlete development. Coach, author, TEDX speaker, Dan Blackburn is president of National Training Centres (NTC), a comprehensive training centre for hockey playing athletes to help them develop mind, body, spirit and emotional strength using his foundational principles - Pillars of Greatness. Dan spent 10 years playing hockey, body building and coaching before opening his own fitness training centre. He is the author of 2 books - When The Puck Drops and Pillars of Greatness. He is a TEDX Speaker and in 2019, Dan was a semi-finalist for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. He also received the Halton Women’s Centre Annual ‘Men Who Make A Difference Award,’ as well as numerous coaching and leadership awards over the past 20 years. Dan has trained and coached thousands of athletes and students including champions such as P.K. Subban (New Jersey Devils), David Bolland (Stanley Cup winner with Chicago Blackhawks) & Tyler Seguin (Dallas Stars). He is well spoken and connects with audiences of all ages. He not only speaks about his exclusive content but lives by the Pillars of Greatness. He has been featured on mainstream television, radio and print. When he is not training, speaking or coaching, he is enjoying his time with his fiancée, two daughters and riding his bike.For more on Dan, be sure to check out DANBLACKBURN.COM , @ntchockey & @danwblackburn*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com***Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email [email protected] Affiliates:Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout!MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform