Coaches

National Run/Walk Coach

David McGovern

Coach Dave is 25-year veteran of the US National Racewalk Team and a globe-trotting racewalking and running coach with a master's degree in sport science from the United States Sports Academy.

During his competitive career Dave represented the United States on nearly 20 international teams, won 14 U.S. National Championships and competed in 7 Olympic trials--the most of any track & field athlete in any event.

As a private coach, Dave has had more than a dozen athletes qualify for the United States Olympic Track & Field Trials. Dave has also coached the national team of Ghana, West Africa, and has been named the Head Coach for the US Team at the 2012 World Cup of Racewalking in Saransk, Russia.

Although recognized world-wide as a top marathon walking athlete and coach, Dave points to his work with Team Challenge as one of his proudest achievements. Dave has been the National Walk Coach in Team Challenge since the programs inception, and has served as Run Coach for Team Long Island since 2008. His interest in Team Challenge was sparked by his personal connection to CCFA’s mission - his wife, Loretta, has colitis.

Dave is the author of The Complete Guide to Racewalking, The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking, and The Complete Guide to Competitive Walking. Visit his website at www.racewalking.org.