Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Daniel Day: Making the Most of Your Environment

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Jul 10, 2024

Daniel Day, founder of CRFTD Athlete and a global performance coach, shares his journey from Maryland basketball to the European soccer scene. He reveals how he convinced soccer players that strength training enhances performance rather than hinders it. Day emphasizes the importance of holistic training models, even with limited resources. He also discusses creative workout adaptations in constrained spaces and the significance of subjective coaching observation over solely relying on technology. His insights on building trust and holistic care highlight the multifaceted nature of athlete development.

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ANECDOTE

Leap To Europe Built A Niche

Daniel Day moved to Italy to follow his wife's pro volleyball career and built his S&C entry through a small new facility in Udine.
He leveraged prior P3 and Maryland basketball experience to win trust and begin working with local soccer players.

ANECDOTE

From Meal Prep To Crafted Athlete

Daniel created a holistic service combining S&C, meal prep and travel support for athletes in Atlanta before moving to Europe.
That model evolved into Crafted Athlete where he controls multiple performance variables for individual pros.

ADVICE

Position Yourself As A Complement

If clubs provide limited individualized S&C, offer complementary services and clearly define roles to avoid politics.
Live with or closely support high-investment players to deliver tailored programming and recovery across travel.

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