Dan Fichter owns and operates WannaGetFast Power/Speed Training, a sports performance training business in Rochester, NY and Tampa, FL that offers training to elite athletes. Fichter’s clients have included pro hockey players Chris Thorburn (Winnipeg Jets), Stanley Cup champion Brian Gionta (Buffalo Sabres), Ryan Callahan (Tampa Bay Lightning, US Olympic Team), Shane Prince (Binghamton Senators), Olympic track and field star Victoriya Rybalko from the Ukraine, NY Yankee shortstop Cito Culver, UFC fighter Mike Massenzio, Oakland A’s 2nd baseman Andy Parrino, Washington Nationals Infielder Chris Bostick along with Washington Nationals pitcher Brian Dupra. Dan has coached athletes in all sports from all over the country.  Dan is in two different Halls of Fame for his own athletic prowess in football.

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Athletic Background:  3 sport athlete in high school.  Played college football, All-American.  Played in the  Arena Football League.

Hardest Job You Ever Had:  Construction.

Biggest Influences/Mentors:  Mel Siff, Jay Schroeder, DB Hammer.

Favorite Books/Podcasts:  Anything Dr. Jack Kruse.

What’s your favorite or “go-to” workout for athletes:  Iso-extremes and altitude drops.

What’s your favorite workout (for you personally):  Iso-extremes.

Personality Type? I’m an introvert.

Proudest Moment as a Coach: Too many to list, love watching my athletes compete.

Advice for Young Coaches: Be willing to look outside the box.  We are all learning…. Never stop learning.  Go anywhere to learn anything.

What would you do if you didn’t coach for a living?  Medical field – research. I love researching.

Products of Note:  My main man Chris Korfist and I sell DVDs and some other materials on his website www.slowguyspeedschool.com.