David was a reasonable young goal-keeper who showed potential but became disenchanted with the game in his late teens. Through limited quality coaching, over training and an unclear player pathway.  David’s performance and enjoyment of the game diminished. This resulted in him moving away from the game for several years to pursue other physical activities.

During this time away from the game he found the Martial Arts and achieved a 3rd degree black belt and a “Renshi” teaching license in Koyru Uchinadi Kempo-Jutsu, studying directly under world renowned Hanshi Patrick McCarthy. David then moved further into the physical education space where he studied at the University of Queensland completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies – Education) and a Masters in Sports Coaching.

During his time as a pre-service teacher (2005-08), David started to coach football at Marist College Ashgrove, to gain a more practical teaching experience and his passion for the game was reignited. Ranging from four and five year old children to elite senior players, David has worked in a variety of sporting settings, and at differing levels of the game. These roles were within the Female Brisbane Roar (Youth)/Football Queensland Nation Training Championships squad, The University of Queensland Football Club and Football Queensland RSJPL & JPL elite junior boys programs for South East Queensland, Kelvin Grove School of Excellence Football program, St. Peter’s Lutheran College football program.

In 2016 David obtained a 5th degree black belt in Modern Arnis Kombation (Presas Style) studying directly under Master Kurt Graham. This achievement has come through a set of unique experiences which has exposed David to a variety of perspectives within curriculum's development from a number of educational organisations. These varying experiences have shown him that the successful implementation of any curriculum needs to consider the learner and their specific context and how they wish to engage (or not) within the wider community.

David obtained his Asian A class license in 2018 and in 2021 David will be working as coach mentor at Nudgee College in Brisbane, Coach Educator with Football Queensland, Mentor Coach with the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), and the Head Coach of Moreton Bay United Football Program (Women’s). A coach who embraces modern coaching techniques and relates well with junior and senior players, understanding their needs and motivation.

"I want to ensure we are creating environments focused on developing life long learners who are fundamentally competent in basic movement patterns and physically active for as long as possible, in other words competent well rounded people".

Covid 2021-2024: Every person has a story of Covid, most are sad and sorry tales and others have been prosperous during this world event. Personally it was a difficult time for David as his family. The metaphors of football transferred into life, and it was during this time that values and beliefs have been challenged in many ways. More to come….

David brings a fantastic blend of international academic knowledge with real and practical expertise, and he has created this website to promote best practices within coaching. He wants to enhance the experience of all involved. A development frame work which focuses on the individual players development requires challenging each player appropriately, engaged and enjoying the game.

"To be better than you were yesterday"