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TIER 1 Elite Hockey League: Colorado Thunderbirds

12U Coaching Staff

TEAM STAFF PROFILE - ZACH BLOM

 
Position:
Head Coach

 

Email:

zblom2@gmail.com

Phone:

303-356-9935

TEAM STAFF PROFILE - CURTIS DUFFUS

 

Position:
Assistant Coach

 

Email:

curtis.duffus@gmail.com

Phone:

303-356-7462

Bio:

 

A native of Littleton, Curtis began his playing career with the Littleton Hockey Association, competing on top teams there until he moved on to Junior hockey in 2000. After playing for teams in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Montana, Curtis became the face of the Metro State College of Denver hockey program, serving as captain for four years as a player and also serving on the board. After graduating in 2007, Curtis served as head coach for two years before stepping back into an assistant role in 2009, so that he could commit his time to the U-13 Thunderbirds (2009-2010). Curtis served as U-14 Thunderbirds Assistant Coach for the past two seasons (2010-2011 & 2011-2012). Curtis looks forward to working with the U-14 Thunderbirds this coming season as Assistant Coach.

TEAM STAFF PROFILE - BUDDY BLOM

 

Position:
Goalie/Assistant Coach

TEAM STAFF PROFILE - COACH LANDOW

 

Position:
Strength and Conditioning Coach

 

Contact Information:    

 

Steadman Hawkins - Denver Sports Performance 

99 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200

Englewood, CO 80112

                        (720) 550-8070

Bio:
Coach Landow

 

 

Coach Landow is highly sought after for his ability to analyze and correct 

biomechanics. His goal is to maximize human performance, while decreasing 

the likelihood of injury. He has trained thousands of athletes of all ages and 

abilities, including over 500 professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC, 

WNBA and Olympic medalists. In the summer of 2012 he served as a Strength and 

Conditioning coach on the 16th Team Carwin. One of Coach Landow’s main goals is

developing athleticism while carefully planning programming and periodization (long term plan)

as it fits to the individual to peak on the night of the fight. He currently works with approximately 

30 MMA athletes. Some of his past/present athletes include Brendan Scahub, 

Shane Carwin, Nate Marquardt, Cat Zingano, and Donald Cerrone. He works with 

Pan Am and Worlds Jiu-Jitsu Champions as well. 

Coach Landow served as the Strength and Speed coach during the NFL 

lockout. These training sessions included over 30 players from the Denver 

Broncos, as well as, 45 players from other NFL teams. Coach Landow has worked 

with over 30 NFL All-Pro’s and over 20 first round draft selections in the NFL. 

Coach Landow’s passion is assisting athletes to perform at their peak level on the 

competition field.

 He has presented on the National and International level in the 

performance field, and serves as a consultant for professional and collegiate 

teams across the country. Coach Landow has developed the ACL prevention 

program and ACL return to sport protocols for the world renowned Steadman 

Hawkins Clinic in Denver, Colorado. His recent accomplishments include the 

publication of “My Offseason with the Denver Broncos: Building a championship 

team while nobody is watching.”