Meet Coach Dave

Hi, I'm Dave Szymkowicz, though most people just call me Coach Dave.

I'm not interested in being a "Personal Trainer" in the traditional sense, someone who hands you a set of reps and watches the clock. With over 20 years in the fitness industry and nearly 30 years in community recreation, I have learned a fundamental truth: connection comes first, always!

Long before I ran my own business, I was coaching hockey & soccer as well as designing recreation programs for people of all ages. That's where "connection first" stopped being just a nice idea and became my entire philosophy.

Sports, games, and movement are my tools, not as a gimmick, but because they carry the same fundamentals as traditional exercise: strength, coordination, endurance & mobility. The difference is it doesn't feel like a chore. It feels like play, and play is where people actually show up and keep coming back.

I use storytelling, music, fun and active listening to build rapport, because genuine connection is what actually makes movement stick. My practice specializes in Neurodivergent Fitness, those navigating Addictions & Recovery, and anyone living with Depression, Anxiety, or PTSD in a structured, judgment free space built on trust first.

Above all, I strive to be a positive role model for my daughters, Megan and Hayley. Supported by my wife and family, I bring that same patient, grounded mindset into every home and facility I visit.