BCHL 

As our “strength coach” with the Victoria Grizzlies of the BCHL, Dan brings a ton of fitness expertise. His high level of energy and enthusiasm towards training our athletes makes for an extremely effective training program. His personable approach is great for our players. He communicates to all of them regarding their personal development and living a healthy high performance lifestyle; these regular communications are such a benefit to our players.

His training background is extensive and the players recognize his expertise and trust his motivations, as he breaks down each player and focuses on their specific needs as an athlete moving forward.

While working with the team through the performance stage of their season, he listens closely to the athletes to help gauge the level of training that is necessary; all while making sure each player maintains weight and muscle mass throughout the year.

Our organization can’t thank Dan enough, for the positive impact he has made for our hockey club on and off the ice!

-Craig Didmon HC & GM Victoria Grizzlies, BCHL

The Westshore Wolves

The Wolves staff were very happy with the work Dan Maffia provided for the teams training program this year. Dan was very easy to work and get along with, and often went above and beyond to help our program. The players feedback was all positive, they felt like they were pushed but not too hard during the season and some of the local players have now personally hired Dan to be a strength and conditioning coach for the off season. I wouldrecommend Dan for team, or personal assistance as a strength coach and look forward to working with him in the future!

- Westshore Wolves GM

Liam Souliere

Division 1 Penn State University

If you’re looking for a personal trainer that will hold you accountable and push you to your limits Dan is your guy. He works hard for you but he expects the same back. I can’t thank him enough for all the time he put to help me recover from a ligament injury in my knee. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to get better

Marty Westhaver

Division 1 Long Island University 

I have had multiple different trainers over the years and just this past season I met Dan. I could tell from the start he was a beast. He wants to push you to be your best and makes everyone he trains with or around push their limits. Dan came on board with my team the Victoria Grizzlies and made a huge impact. He would train us in the gym when he could has big groups or in private sessions. He put lots of extra time into making workout programs for every player to have so the boys could workout on there own time as well. Dan has been great and just in the short time I’ve trained with him I have seen my self improve in all aspects of my game, weather it’s on the ice or in the gym.

Nico Somerville

Current Division 1 American International College Previous (when i trained him BCHL Jr A)

I had the privilege of working with Dan for 3 months during the 2019/20 hockey season. As a result of being traded I was no longer able to be in the gym with him. However, in those three months with him, I found myself learning and trying new things, testing my limits and training like a beast just as he does. He knows how to properly motivate and push athletes to meet their goals. Dan is definitely the type of trainer I want to have as I further my hockey career.

Tyson Roe

Vancouver Warriors Defense

I was always hesitant about working with a personal trainer but I decided to give it a shot and work with Dan. From day 1 he changed my perception, he understood my goals and pushed me to my limits and beyond. Not only does he get you working hard but also working smart, he's very knowledgeable and I've recommended him to many family, friends, and teammates

Greg Harnett

NLL Calgary Roughnecks Defense

Working with Dan has everything I’ve been looking for with a personal trainer. He creates a positive energy, competitive environment to get better. He has helped me to identify and target key areas which I need to improve on. He has the ability to push me further and get my absolute best. I always look forward to my workouts because I know I am improving while having a good time. He has also been great throughout my off days making sure that I am staying committed and answering any questions I have with my workout plan. It has been a great experience and i look forward to continue being a Maffia Fitness Athlete

Tyler Burton

NLL Calgary Roughnecks Defense

Working with Dan has been a blast. Being a professional athlete I am used to pushing my self to my limits. Dan has showed me that I have another gear and can push pass those limits. Not only has my strength and conditioning increased, Dan has put an emphasis on my balance and agility, which has helped me tremendously on the lacrosse floor. He has also added a focus on my stretching and recovery that will elongate my professional lacrosse career. It has added more fuel to the fire and passion for the game.

Spencer Erwin

Working with Dan was great, he pushed me hard throughout the workouts and made me grind through them. This is what made them enjoyable, being pushed and forced to grind to get to the end, to help better myself.

Deanna Wies

I was working out 5-6 times a week feeling good but I could feel myself losing motivation and felt as though I was doing the same thing over and over again. After my first session with Dan I couldn't feel my legs, felt as though I had pushed myself harder then I thought capable and had renewed my love for working out. I go to him twice a week and it keeps me motivated, on track and pushes me to my limit. If you're looking to have muscles sore you didn't even know existed, Dans your guy

Jessie & Sabina

Maffia Fitness embodies change. With great knowledge, enthusiasm and positive energy, his diverse training methods, and individualized exercises has us continuously looking forward to our next session.