Author - Speaker - Performance Coach
Pressure reveals who you are. I help you like what it reveals.
All- American Athlete - Trained by Hall of Fame Coaches
20+ Years of Coaching Experience
20+ years helping athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders perform under pressure - and helping fathers stay present at home when it matters most. Author of Still Here.
WHAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T SAY
You don't leave pressure at the door.
You carry it in.
Into the boardroom. Onto the field. Into how you lead your team. Into the room where your kids are waiting for you to actually be there.
Most people manage pressure by pushing through it and hoping it doesn't show. But it does — in how you respond, how you show up, and in the moments that matter most. I've been there, on the field and at home. This work is about learning to stay steady, clear, and present when everything around you is not.
WHY WORK WITH ME
Lived It, Not Just Studied It
An All-American athlete trained by Hall of Fame coaches, I've spent 20+ years in high-performance environments — as a competitor, a coach, and now a guide for others navigating pressure.
Works Across Contexts
I've coached athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, and teams — and written openly about the moment pressure caught up with me at home. The same tools apply everywhere it counts.
A Process, Not a Pep Talk
This isn't hype or motivation. It's a repeatable process for recognizing pressure, understanding what it's doing to you, and returning to clarity and control.
HOW WE START
Three Simple Steps
Schedule a Call
A free 30-minute strategy session — no pressure, no pitch. Just a real conversation about where you're at.
Get a Clear Plan
We identify what you're carrying and build a plan suited to you — whether that's 1:1 coaching, a keynote for your team, or starting with the book.
Perform Under Pressure
You leave with tools that actually hold up — at work, on the field, and at home.
WORK WITH ME
Three Ways To Start
Read
Still Here
A father's story of pressure, presence, and what really matters. Start here if you want to see this work in action before anything else.
Coaching
1:1 Coaching
A guided process for leaders and fathers ready to trade pressure for presence — including the Fatherhood Intensive, a 3-month coaching experience.
Speaking
Book Dave to Speak
A keynote or team talk on pressure, presence, and performance — built from real experience, not theory. For companies, teams, and leadership groups.
IN THIER WORDS
What Clients and Hosts Say
"Dave gave me a way to think about pressure I'd never heard before. It changed how I show up, at work and at home.
-Nick
"Our team is still talking about Dave's talk months later. It wasn't a typical keynote — it was real."
-Dan
Heartfelt, heart wrenching, and heart healing all in one. Every parent should read this!
-Sally
Verified Read of
Still Here
Free Guide: From Pressure to Presence
A short, practical guide to resetting your focus, regaining control of your thoughts, and showing up more present today — no email spam, just this.
Ready to change how you show up?
This isn't about overhauling your life overnight. It's about getting clear, steady, and back in control — starting with one conversation.