David graduated from Blaine High School in 2009. His senior year he was awarded Defensive MVP on his team. Ranked top 5 in the state with steals/charges per game. Also, made it to the State Tournament in 2009 and losing to the eventual State Champions. David went on to Bethel University to play basketball and tennis. After year one of playing basketball had to stop playing due to an injury.  Two years later began coaching back at his alma mater. As varsity assistant coach in three years at Blaine made it to the State Tournament in 2015, first time since making it as a player, and coached five current college players. Coached for Minnesota Select for four years and formerly was the assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for St. Olaf College. Currently David is the assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Bethel College.