ABOUT Forte Athletics

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Founded by marching band fitness coach Daniel Recoder, Forte Athletics is dedicated to enhancing the physical well-being and performance of marching band members worldwide. With a unique focus on the intersection of fitness and marching band performance, Forte Athletics aims to reduce injuries and improve overall fitness through specialized exercise programs. 

Daniel Recoder, a Drum Corps International (DCI) competitor and seasoned fitness expert, recognized the need for specialized fitness training within the marching band community. Understanding the physical demands of carrying heavy instruments and maintaining rigorous practice schedules, Daniel established Forte Athletics to provide tailored fitness solutions that address these specific challenges. 

Forte Athletics offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support marching band members at all levels. Our year-round fitness programs, created for the world’s leading drum corps, winter ensembles, and marching bands are crafted to build strength, enhance endurance, and improve sport-specific skill. We emphasize functional exercises that mirror the movements and demands of marching band activities, ensuring participants gain practical benefits that translate directly to their performance on the field. 

In addition to our fitness programs, Forte Athletics offers in-person clinics that help establish consistent workout routines for ensembles to do at the beginning of rehearsal, minimizing the risk of injury. Our holistic approach focuses on both physical conditioning and mindset development, creating well-rounded, resilient performers. 

Through social media posts, weekly newsletters, YouTube videos, and in-person clinics and presentations, Forte Athletics delivers consistent, high-quality value to the marching band community. Our goal is to implement a fitness program in every drum corps and marching band globally, fostering a culture of health, strength, and peak performance. 

Join Forte Athletics and experience the transformative power of fitness tailored for marching band excellence.