About Coach Dave
MISSION -
Help clients/athletes be successful.
Learn about clients/athletes through listening to them. Find out their goals.
Develop a training plan to help them reach their goals.
Educate and interact with clients/athletes to keep them on the path to success.
Stress the importance of being process driven, composed, present, and confident.
Motivate through example and positive reinforcement.
Dave coaches swimmers, triathletes, and endurance athletes. Equally he works with clients who want to achieve greater fitness. He has over two decades of coaching experience at the college, club and masters levels. From beginner to elite levels, he has successfully applied his coaching in one-on-one to group practices. Dave's experience also includes working with athletes in the Paralympic arena.
Certifications -
CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
CPT - Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA)
USA Swimming Certified Coach
FMS - Certified Level 1 - http://www.functionalmovement.com/
AED/CPR and First Aid - Certified
(NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association)
Dave is a former Division I athlete and four year letterman in swimming at West Virginia University. Entering college as a walk-on, Dave ascended the ranks eventually winning individual conference titles for WVU in Breaststroke events while also setting school records. He received a full athletic scholarship by his senior year.
He transitioned from swimming to competing in triathlon and cycling. Dave has competed in all distance triathlons including the Ironman Distance (140.6). As a masters swimmer, he achieved a FINA Top 5 World Ranking in Breaststroke. He is currently focused on developing his own skills in track cycling and xc skiing.
Dave has worked with athletes in other areas including motorsports (motorcycle road racing and motocross). He has also applied his coaching to the tactical space having worked with the Spec Ops Team at Annapolis.
Organizations where Dave has coached -
UMBC and Retriever Aquatics, Assistant College and Club Coach
University of Pittsburgh and Team Pittsburgh Aquatics, Assistant College and Head Club Coach
National Triathlon Academy, Head Swimming Coach, Triathlon Coach
Spinervals Cycling Coach
NBAC Masters Swimming Coach
Maryland Masters Swimming Coach
Eagle Swim Team, Club, High School, Masters Swimming Coach
TYDE Swim Team, National Team Head Swimming Coach and Strength Coach, Masters Coach
Wake Forest University - Masters Swimming Team
MISSION -
Help clients/athletes be successful.
Learn about clients/athletes through listening to them. Find out their goals.
Develop a training plan to help them reach their goals.
Educate and interact with clients/athletes to keep them on the path to success.
Stress the importance of being process driven, composed, present, and confident.
Motivate through example and positive reinforcement.
Dave coaches swimmers, triathletes, and endurance athletes. Equally he works with clients who want to achieve greater fitness. He has over two decades of coaching experience at the college, club and masters levels. From beginner to elite levels, he has successfully applied his coaching in one-on-one to group practices. Dave's experience also includes working with athletes in the Paralympic arena.
Certifications -
CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
CPT - Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA)
USA Swimming Certified Coach
FMS - Certified Level 1 - http://www.functionalmovement.com/
AED/CPR and First Aid - Certified
(NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association)
Dave is a former Division I athlete and four year letterman in swimming at West Virginia University. Entering college as a walk-on, Dave ascended the ranks eventually winning individual conference titles for WVU in Breaststroke events while also setting school records. He received a full athletic scholarship by his senior year.
He transitioned from swimming to competing in triathlon and cycling. Dave has competed in all distance triathlons including the Ironman Distance (140.6). As a masters swimmer, he achieved a FINA Top 5 World Ranking in Breaststroke. He is currently focused on developing his own skills in track cycling and xc skiing.
Dave has worked with athletes in other areas including motorsports (motorcycle road racing and motocross). He has also applied his coaching to the tactical space having worked with the Spec Ops Team at Annapolis.
Organizations where Dave has coached -
UMBC and Retriever Aquatics, Assistant College and Club Coach
University of Pittsburgh and Team Pittsburgh Aquatics, Assistant College and Head Club Coach
National Triathlon Academy, Head Swimming Coach, Triathlon Coach
Spinervals Cycling Coach
NBAC Masters Swimming Coach
Maryland Masters Swimming Coach
Eagle Swim Team, Club, High School, Masters Swimming Coach
TYDE Swim Team, National Team Head Swimming Coach and Strength Coach, Masters Coach
Wake Forest University - Masters Swimming Team