ABOUT COACH DAVE   

I am a married father with 3 wonderful children. Born and raised in Kentucky, running was always a part of my life beginning with relay races and cross country races at camp and elementary school. Basketball played a huge role in my teenage years and lead me to running regularly after school. I began running cross country through parks and forests near my home on a daily basis.  Unfortunately for me, during my freshman year of high school, I broke my tibia in an unusual basketball accident. A long surgery, months in a cast, a year of physical therapy and being told I may limp the rest of my life stalled my running and most other sports through the next few years. When I was 23 I rededicated myself to running, to lose a few extra pounds, become stronger and to prove to everyone else and myself I could run again. It started slow but after a few years of really pushing I was doing fairly well. A few years after my return to the world of running I found I had a new purpose to train when a close friend's son was diagnosed with Leukemia. That experience hit close to home and led me to Team in Training.  TNT is the worlds largest endurance sports training group. The group raises money, through marathon training individuals, to fund much needed research. Over the years my experiences as a participant, mentor and as a TNT Coach have shaped the way I teach others the sport. Since then I have competed in races across the country from San Diego, Phoenix, Chicago, Louisville, Knoxville, X-Country Trail Marathons and numerous marathons and other distance races here in Florida. Pursuing Road Runners Club of America Coaching Certification to bolster my TNT Certifications allowing me to teach others with confidence. Earning a National Certification as a Licensed Massage Therapist as a graduate of Sarasota School of Massage Therapy also added to my knowledge of the human body and the strain we put on it.  I understand the demands of running a marathon and walking one as well. Utilizing what I've learned and using that information to teach others the enjoyment and the fundamentals of a sport you can enjoy throughout your life. The key is to run smart, happy and safe so it remains a part of your life. It is my hope to teach you that!

     Credentials           

• Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
• Licensed Massage Therapist - Florida  MA#50803
• USATF Level 1 Certified Coach
• RRCA Certified Running Coach
• Team in Training Certified Marathon Coach
• Coached 125+ Individuals to complete races from 5k to Marathon.
• Red Cross CPR
• Red Cross First Aid
• Father of 3    :)

Affiliations

• Sarasota Marathon - Official Coach
• USA Track and Field - Active Member
• St. Stephens Episcopal  -XC /Track Coach
• National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork- Certified Member  
• University Park Country Club - Massage Therapist