Daniel Recoder
Health & Fitness Coach
Daniel Recoder is a motivational coach & fitness trainer dedicated to serving the marching arts community. In 2020, he founded Forte Athletics, a brand committed to empowering musicians to get in shape by providing fitness guidance, motivation, and education.
Daniel has been actively involved in the drum corps activity for over a decade. As a quad player, he began his marching career at Blue Devils B 2009-2011 and aged out with the Bluecoats in 2012. He then served as a battery instructor for SCVC 2013 and Bluecoats 2014-2019.
As a licensed PTA, Daniel worked in an outpatient rehabilitation facility from 2019-2021, where he helped thousands of patients achieve their goals while improving their quality of life. Now he works full-time with Forte Athletics to establish and nurture a culture of athleticism within the marching arts community.
Daniel has served as the fitness trainer for several Bay Area high school percussion ensembles, and currently works with James Logan High School and Thesis Indoor Percussion Ensemble.
Outside of work, Daniel enjoys spending time with Mother Nature and scrambling to the top of the highest boulders he can find!
