Barks Training

Barks Training is a youth athletic development centre in London, Ontario, helping athletes build strength, speed, confidence and resilience. Led by owner and head trainer Blake McConnell-Barker, the coaching draws on experience as a competitive hockey player and years of on- and off-ice training. Programs include strength and conditioning, sport-specific preparation for hockey and volleyball, and multi-sport performance coaching. Training is tailored to each athlete’s age, experience, fitness and goals, with structured progressions to improve power and movement while supporting long-term development and injury resilience. Barks has worked with athletes from beginners to OHL, NCAA and U SPORTS levels.