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Daniel Warnke

Blackwood

Summary

To develop high performance in elite athletes by integrating cutting-edge sports science, strength and conditioning, and performance tracking systems to optimize holistic athlete performance, with a focus on designing individualized programs tailored to positional demands, game roles, and team tactical objectives — ensuring each athlete is physically prepared to meet the specific demands of the sport at the highest level.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Athletic Performance

Philadelphia Flyers
01.2025 - Current
  • Led the Athletic Performance department, strength and conditioning, nutrition, sport science, and rehabilitation, ensuring a unified and progressive approach to athlete preparation.
  • Collaborated with VP of Athlete Performance & Wellness and the Director of Performance Health to deliver a high-performance support program.
  • Managed a staff of AP coaches to ensure individual development programs were executed and regularly monitored.
  • Planned and delivered comprehensive, holistic, periodized performance programs for athletes throughout the organization.
  • Integrated with the medical team to develop evidence-based return-to-play protocols.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for performance enhancement and athlete wellness.
  • Coordinated performance reviews, internal reporting, and communication with key stakeholders.

Head of Performance

Philadelphia Flyers
06.2020 - 01.2025
  • Provide overall leadership across strength and conditioning, sports science, nutrition, and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership and health to deliver a world-class performance support system.
  • Supervise a multidisciplinary performance staff, overseeing the creation, delivery, and monitoring of individualized player development strategies.
  • Architect and implement long-term, adaptable performance plans across all levels — NHL, AHL, ECHL, and development pipeline.
  • Partner with the medical and rehab teams to establish cutting-edge, evidence-informed return-to-play pathways.
  • Evaluate, select, and integrate innovative technologies and methodologies to advance athlete performance and well-being.
  • Lead internal performance analysis, reporting, and communication with coaching staff and organizational leadership to align player progress with team objectives.
  • Spearhead player and staff education on performance optimization, recovery strategies, and sustainable health practices.

Applied Sports Science Consultant, Men’s Soccer

University of Wisconsin–Superior
08.2018 - 06.2023
  • Designed and implemented sports science monitoring systems for practice and recovery.

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Philadelphia Flyers
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted in designing and delivering integrated strength, speed, recovery, and assessment programs tailored to individual and team needs.
  • Managed the application and data interpretation of sport science technologies, including Catapult, force plates, EMG, and heart rate systems, to guide training decisions.
  • Actively supported the return-to-play process through daily player monitoring, data review, and consistent collaboration with medical and coaching staff.

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Lehigh Valley Phantoms
08.2016 - 06.2019
  • Led all performance initiatives for AHL affiliate, including strength, speed, and recovery strategies.
  • Integrated sport science and performance testing across all training blocks.
  • Aided in Flyers development camp, NHL training camp, and equipment/facility setup.

Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning (Olympic Sports)

University of Minnesota
05.2013 - 08.2016
  • Primary S&C support for men’s/women’s hockey, soccer, baseball, track, and swim/dive.
  • Managed data from Catapult, OmegaWave, and Force Plates for NHL and USA hockey prep.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Private & Professional Athlete Training
01.2012 - 08.2016
  • Trained professional and Olympic athletes across hockey, basketball, soccer, swimming, and baseball.

Education

M.S. - Exercise Science

California University of Pennsylvania
12.2017

B.S. - Wellness Fitness Management, Sports Management

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
12.2011

Skills

Certifications

  • CSCS – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • NASE – Speed & Explosion Specialist
  • NASM – Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • Be Activated Certified (Levels 1 & 2)
  • Reflexive Performance Reset (Levels 1-3)
  • Square 1 & Signal 6 Certified
  • First Aid, CPR, AED

Technology

  • Load Monitoring: Catapult, SMT, Zephyr
  • Force/EMG Systems: VALD, Noraxon, Plantiga
  • Heart Rate/HRV: First Beat, Polar, OmegaWave, Whoop, Oura Ring
  • Velocity/Sprint Training: 1080 Sprint, 1080 Quantum, GymAware, Tendo
  • Blood Monitoring: Orreco
  • AMS Platforms: CoachMePlus, Kinduct, Train Heroic, TeamBuildr

Timeline

Director of Athletic Performance

Philadelphia Flyers
01.2025 - Current

Head of Performance

Philadelphia Flyers
06.2020 - 01.2025

Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Philadelphia Flyers
06.2019 - 06.2020

Applied Sports Science Consultant, Men’s Soccer

University of Wisconsin–Superior
08.2018 - 06.2023

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Lehigh Valley Phantoms
08.2016 - 06.2019

Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning (Olympic Sports)

University of Minnesota
05.2013 - 08.2016

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Private & Professional Athlete Training
01.2012 - 08.2016

B.S. - Wellness Fitness Management, Sports Management

University of Wisconsin-Superior

M.S. - Exercise Science

California University of Pennsylvania

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