Dave grew up playing hockey in Milwaukee. He played high school hockey for the S.H.A.W. Timberwolves organization. His team took 2nd and 3rd place in the state tournament at the varsity level. Dave was a league all-star. He played 5 years at NIU. Dave majors in History while minoring in Art along with doing the Teacher Certification program. This year he is also student teaching. This is Dave first year coaching and looking forward to it.