Dan Robson
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Dan Robson
@danrobson.bsky.social
senior enterprise writer, The Athletic / author / RTA Sport Media instructor, [email protected]
www.danrobsonstories.com
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A position once akin to a glorified ball boy is attracting better athletes, and specialized training and technological advances are pushing the limits.

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Better athletes, specialized training and technological advances are pushing limits farther and farther back.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Thanks for reading it, Chris!
October 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
You must have been the most feared kid on the street. 😂

Thanks, Jeff.
October 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Dave is raw and unflinching in his memoir.

It’s not an easy read — but hopefully his story will offer some inspiration and support to those who can relate.

I hope you’ll check it out.
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
There is plenty in this book for fans of hockey in the 1970s, the wild “Slap Shot” era of the minor leagues, and the glory of the Broad Street Bullies.

But much of Dave’s story happened beyond the lore. It’s a journey through trauma endured in secret.
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM