Dan Foley
Danny Foley is the CEO and co-founder of Rude Rock Human Performance and now entering his twelfth year in the human performance industry. With a wide spectrum of work experience and skillsets, Danny operates interchangeably as a strength coach, performance therapist, and educator. Danny recently relocated his company to San Diego, CA and is now working as an independent contractor specializing in return to play and injury restoration cases with professional athletes and Navy SEAL personnel across southern California.
Danny has developed a strong reputation within the field as a fascia and injury expert, having written hundreds of articles, published several cutting-edge continuing education courses, and presented all over the country. Danny has developed strong organizational relationships with ALTIS, Sports Academy, and Spellman Performance, and has been a prominent contributor for SimpliFaster, the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and Sportsmith for several years.
Previously, Danny spent three years in Texas as an independent contractor where he worked predominantly with professional athletes and return to play cases. Prior to Texas, he spent six years as the Head Strength Coach at Virginia High Performance (VHP). Through his time at VHP he worked extensively with Naval Special Warfare and Special Operations Command personnel (SEALs). Throughout this time Danny became very proficient working with complex injuries, post-concussion and traumatic brain injury cases, and high demand circumstances for retired and active-duty military personnel.
Danny received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University. He currently holds certifications through the NSCA (CSCS*D) and is in the process of finishing his Massage Therapy License. Danny has high aspirations to continue building his work resume and reputation within professional sports and the Special Operations communities.