Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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River David

Dallas

Summary

Soccer coach and educator with nearly a decade of experience developing high school and club athletes. Proven success leading programs to district championships and deep playoff runs while building strong team culture, accountability, and player development systems. Experienced in recruiting evaluation, strength and conditioning integration, and program organization.

Coaching philosophy: Develop disciplined, intelligent players within a competitive and positive team environment, blending structured training with the passion and intuition that define the game.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Soccer Coach / CTE Teacher

West Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX
07.2023 - Current

JV Head Coach: 56-6-11 record | 205 GF | 29 GA | 51 clean sheets | District Champion (2026)

• Built a disciplined, high-performance team culture focused on accountability and competitive excellence
• Developed players technically and tactically through structured, progressive training sessions
• Contributed to varsity program success including district championships and deep playoff runs
• Supported player development leading to 12+ athletes advancing to collegiate soccer programs
• Organized training sessions, match preparation, and team standards aligned with program goals

Recruiting Analyst / Scout

Prep Network
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - 08.2025

• Evaluate player performance and potential for collegiate recruitment across Texas
• Provide scouting reports and data analysis to assist college coaches in identifying prospects
• Maintain strong network connections within Texas high school and club soccer

Club Coach / UPSL Coach / Academy Coach

Various Organizations
Dallas, TX
07.2016 - 05.2023

• Coached across multiple competitive environments including Xtreme FC, FC Dallas, Levante UD USA, FORO SC
• Led player development and strength and conditioning programming
• Achieved success in league and tournament competition

Certified Personal Trainer /Health Coach

Invicta Athletics
Dallas, TX
07.2016 - 05.2023

• Nearly a decade of experience training 300+ athletes and general population clients in strength, conditioning, and performance development
• Designed individualized 6-, 8-, 10-, and 12-week training programs tailored to performance goals and injury prevention
• Created comprehensive fitness and nutrition systems, including 100+ page training and nutrition journals for athlete development
• Integrated strength, conditioning, and recovery principles to improve athletic performance and long-term durability

Assistant Soccer Coach

June Shelton School
Dallas, TX
06.2018 - 07.2019

• Helped implement tactical structure leading to first playoff appearances in school history
• Assisted in developing team identity and improving competitive standards

Education

Master of Science - Coaching Education - Soccer

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05-2027

No Degree - Kinesiology

Evangel University
Springfield, MO
07-2020

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, History And Psychology

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05-2023

Skills

  • Program building and culture development
  • Player development and technical training
  • Tactical periodization and session design
  • Match analysis and opponent scouting
  • Strength and conditioning integration (NASM CPT)
  • Athlete accountability and leadership development
  • Team management

Accomplishments

  • JV Head Coach Record: 56-6-11 | 51 clean sheets
  • JV District Champion (2026)
  • District Champion (2024, 2026)
  • Bi-District Champion (2024, 2025, 2026)
  • Area Champion (2024, 2025, 2026)
  • Regional Quarterfinal (2024, 2025)
  • Regional Semifinal (2024)
  • Regional Finalist (2024)
  • 12+ players developed who advanced to collegiate soccer
  • Levante UD USA Coach of the Year (2019)
  • Shelton Soccer Program Coach of the Year (2019)

Certification

  • USSF C License
  • USSF B License (Expected 2026)
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR / AED / First Aid
  • Technology Education Certification (TX)
  • Physical Education Certification (TX)
  • Health Certification (TX)

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Soccer Coach / CTE Teacher

West Mesquite High School
07.2023 - Current

Recruiting Analyst / Scout

Prep Network
05.2023 - 08.2025

Assistant Soccer Coach

June Shelton School
06.2018 - 07.2019

Club Coach / UPSL Coach / Academy Coach

Various Organizations
07.2016 - 05.2023

Certified Personal Trainer /Health Coach

Invicta Athletics
07.2016 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Coaching Education - Soccer

Ohio University

No Degree - Kinesiology

Evangel University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, History And Psychology

University of North Texas