EXPERT ON:
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Inspirational Life Story
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Overcoming Adversity
◉ Team Building & Collaboration
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Proven High-Pressure Leader — Former Division I head football coach with 40+ years of experience making game-changing decisions under pressure.
◉ Author & Signature Framework — Author of YOUR 4th Down and creator of the A.D.A.P.T. Game Plan for clarity, accountability, and execution.
◉ Culture & Performance Expert — Helps organizations and teams build disciplined, resilient cultures that perform when it matters most.
Dave Christensen is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and author of YOUR 4th Down: Why You Need to Go For It. A former Division I head football coach and longtime offensive innovator, Dave spent more than 40 years leading in pressure-packed environments where one decision can change momentum instantly. His work is built on real-world lessons from high-stakes moments—where preparation, culture, trust, and standards must hold up when the pressure is on.
Today, Dave helps organizations, schools, and teams build disciplined, resilient cultures that execute with consistency. His signature message—YOUR 4th Down—helps leaders recognize pivotal moments, respond with clarity, and make bold, high-integrity decisions. Through his practical A.D.A.P.T. Game Plan (Attitude, Discipline, Attention to Detail in Preparation, Perseverance, Touchdown), audiences leave with a simple, memorable framework they can apply immediately to strengthen accountability, improve communication, and perform when it matters most.
