Coach | Speaker | Author
Coach Dave
My journey as a performance and mindset coach started on the court—as an All-American athlete trained by Hall of Fame coaches. But the real transformation came off the court—through failures, comebacks, and the fight to reclaim identity, purpose, and belief.
I’ve spent over 20 years coaching elite performers—from athletes competing under pressure to entrepreneurs navigating high-stakes decisions. What I’ve learned is this: the same principles that drive success in sports—mental toughness, focus, identity, and preparation—are the exact principles that unlock breakthroughs in business and leadership.
That’s why I built this coaching practice.
To take the proven systems I’ve used in sports psychology and apply them to the boardroom, the startup grind, and the lives of high-achievers ready for more.
Whether you're a business owner struggling with burnout, a leader needing clarity, or a high-performer who feels stuck, I help you train your mind like a pro, build a performance identity, and execute with discipline and confidence.
My Journey
From the Court to the Boardroom — and Beyond
In both sports and business, the mental game determines who rises and who stalls. Whether you’re leading a company, coaching a team, or simply trying to show up as your best self, it comes down to this: clarity under pressure, resilience through setbacks, and the discipline to focus on what truly matters.
My journey as an All-American athlete taught me about competition — but losing my career and identity taught me about growth.
Setbacks don’t break us — they build us. They’re not the end; they’re turning points.
Today, I help athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders use those turning points to fuel their next level. This work isn’t just about bouncing back — it’s about coming back stronger, sharper, and more focused than ever.
Empowering Companies to Lead with Purpose and Perform Under Pressure
Coach Dave’s approach is rooted in the same mental performance principles that create success on the court—now translated directly into the workplace.
These aren’t just athletic skills. They’re business fundamentals:
Resilience: Building the mental toughness employees and leaders need to adapt, pivot, and push through high-pressure moments.
Focus: Teaching individuals how to filter distractions and zero in on what drives business results.
Identity: Helping professionals step into the most effective version of themselves—because how we see ourselves determines how we show up.
Drive & Discipline: Replacing burnout and overwhelm with structure, purpose, and momentum.
Coach Dave works with organizations, teams, and executives to help them shift mindsets, build unified culture, and operate with elite-level clarity and consistency. His message connects at every level—from the boardroom to the break room—because it’s built on universal truths about growth, performance, and purpose.
With decades of experience coaching elite performers and leading high-impact workshops, I bring a direct, actionable approach to helping businesses, leaders, and teams reach their full potential. My work is grounded in both lived experience and performance psychology—built to drive clarity, resilience, and measurable growth.
I use proven methodologies like performance identity frameworks, focus and discipline systems, the “Unimaginable Determination Method,” and emotional resilience tools to help individuals unlock their best selves—at work and in life.
Whether I’m guiding a CEO through a mindset shift, helping a team build their idenity and mission, or speaking to an audience ready to level up, my focus remains the same:
Equip people with the tools to lead with clarity, perform under pressure, and create lasting impact.
This isn’t surface-level motivation—it’s a blueprint for transformation.
My Approach Backed by Experience.
Ready to Build a Mental Game That Wins?
Let's discuss how mental performance coaching can take your game or business to the next level.