David is an exercise science and strength & conditioning professor at Florida International University where he developed and currently directs the Strength and Conditioning Curriculum. He is a doctoral candidate and former Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Miami.  David has been a strength and conditioning consultant for more than 15 years. He has presented more than 50 international, national and regional lectures, authored 2 books and published 15 scientific abstracts and more than 30 articles in power and strength training. David is the Chairman for The Arnold Strength Training Summit and enjoys faculty and developmental positions with several organizations including being the NSCA Florida South State Director. He is a consultant and member of the advisory board for Muscle and Fitness Magazine. He was a former powerlifter and focuses his research in power development.