From Olympic Dreams to Training NHL Stars: The Pro Maker's Journey to Elite Performance

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Clance, "The Pro Maker" - a former sprinter on his way to try out for the Olympics - who transformed a career-ending injury into a mission to build dominant athletes. As Director of Poliquin Performance Toronto and founder of the Raise the Bar Foundation, Clance has trained NHL Norris Trophy winners, Olympians, world champions, and Commonwealth Games champions.

In this episode, discover:

• How a devastating knee injury redirected his path from Olympic athlete to elite strength coach
• The science behind injury prevention and athletic durability that traditional training misses
• Why mental toughness matters more than natural talent in creating pro athletes
• Common fitness industry myths that are hurting young athletes
• The truth about sport specialization and why multi-sport training builds better foundations
• How the "Can't Stop Won't Stop" mentality creates championship-level performance
• Real strategies for parents navigating youth sports without falling for expensive gimmicks

Key Topics Covered: ✓ Olympic training and career transition ✓ Strength and conditioning principles for elite performance ✓ Mental fortitude and competitive mindset development ✓ Injury prevention through proper biomechanics ✓ Youth athlete development and avoiding early specialization ✓ The Raise the Bar Foundation supporting underprivileged athletes ✓ Book: "Dominate" - building mentally and physically dominant athletes

Clance's no-nonsense approach to training emphasizes three core principles: strength through full range of motion, explosive power development, and building durable athletes who can withstand the demands of professional sports. His gym culture is intentionally demanding because, as he says, "If you're happy coming to the gym every day, you're not training hard enough."

Whether you're an aspiring athlete, parent of a young sports player, or fitness professional, this episode delivers actionable insights on what truly creates championship-level performance.

Connect with Clance:

• Learn more about training programs and the Raise the Bar Foundation
• Book: "Dominate" - available now

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