THIRD COAST ENDURANCE

Dave is a triathlete and multisport coach with nearly 3 decades of experience in high-performance endurance training and coaching. His coaching philosophy focuses on physiological optimization and mental resilience for athletes pushing their limits. Born and raised in Richmond, IN Dave swam and played soccer in high school. Just near the end of high school he found the sport of triathlon and fully committed to it until today. A picture of his first tri bike is posted above. Dave also swam for Hope College specializing in long distance. He went on to compete at a high level and has completed over 180 triathlons in 34 states and 3 continents. He has qualified and competed at 70.3 Ironman World Championships, USAT Olympic Distance World Championships, has earned USAT All-American Honors 6 times and to date has won 9 triathlons. 

Dave earned his triathlon coaching certification in 2013 from the ITCA, has a doctorate degree in physical therapy, and has specialty certification in strength training for endurance athletes from UESCA. He has coached athletes for all distances, all skill levels, both virtually and in person.