Hello everyone! My name is Dan Thiesing, and I’m excited to be a part
of the Champions Team, and to introduce myself to all the athletes and
families here. As a strength and conditioning coach, my goal is to help
athletes reach their full potential, and I can’t wait to get started with you!
My Background
I’m originally from Boston, MA and spent my entire life in the
Northeast before just recently moving down to Charlotte. I attended
Merrimack College in North Andover, MA where I earned both my
bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Exercise Science. Growing up, I
played every sport I could, but being from the Northeast, hockey was
ingrained in me from the start—I was learning to skate as soon as I
could walk! I ended up played high-level baseball and hockey, and from
an early age, I knew I wanted to build a career centered around helping
athletes excel.
My Experience as a Strength Coach
For the past seven years, I have worked with thousands of athletes across
all ages and levels—from youth sports to Collegiate, Professional, and
even a few Olympic athletes. One thing I’ve learned is that training is a
crucial part of athletic development. Many athletes and parents worry
about training in-season, but with the right coach and program,
monitoring volume and intensity properly, it’s not only possible but
beneficial for long-term success.
My Coaching Approach
I don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” training program. Every athlete is
different, and my job is to meet you where you are and build a program
that enhances your strengths while addressing your weaknesses. My
training philosophy is rooted in competition—both with others and
yourself. I track metrics and progress so that every session is an
opportunity to push forward and improve.
At the end of the day, it’s all about intent and intensity. If you’re
showing up and putting in the work with the right mindset, results will
follow.
More Than Just Training
For me, being a strength coach isn’t just a job—it’s my life. If someone
asked me what I’d do if I couldn’t be a strength coach, I’d find some
way to make up a scenario to stay in sports performance because this is
who I am. I’m all in, all the time, constantly striving to deliver the best
possible training experience for my athletes.
But this isn’t just about building stronger, faster, more explosive
athletes—it’s about developing habits and discipline that carry over into
life. My goal is to help my athletes not only reach the next level in their
sport but also become better humans in the process.
If any of this resonated with you and you’re ready to commit to your
development, let’s get to work! Feel free to reach out via email or shoot
me a DM on Instagram so we can start training as soon as possible.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Email: dan@championslkn.com
Instagram: @danthiesing
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