Build Resilience
Maximize Performance
Tired of training hard all season only to have your body pull you off the road right when it matters? Maybe it’s the same injury coming back for the third time. Maybe it’s the nagging worry that one wrong step undoes months of work. Either way, you’re doing everything right and still getting sidelined.
I’m David Potach, and 1:1 coaching takes the guesswork out of staying in the game. Together we build a program around your body, your sport, and your goals—one that doesn’t just lower your risk of injury but makes you a stronger, more capable athlete in the process.
Because the difference between good athletes and great ones isn’t just talent or training. It’s availability—the ability to show up, week after week, season after season, and do the work. That’s what we build. That’s the whole point.
The Injury Issue
By the Numbers
%
Of sports injuries are preventable with proper training
%
Reduction in ACL injuries with neuromuscular training programs
higher ACL injury risk for female athletes without prevention training
%
Reduction in hamstring injuries with prevention programs
%
of athletes re-injure within 2 years when returning to sport too early
Evidence-Based
Prevention
My programs pull from the latest research in biomechanics and sports medicine—not trends, not cookie-cutter templates. Here's what that looks like in practice:
âś“ Targeted neuromuscular training
âś“ Progressive strength development
âś“ Sound movement, landing, and cutting mechanics
âś“ Recovery built into the plan, not bolted on
Every piece is chosen for your body and your sport. That's what makes it hold.
The Healthy Athlete Project is a comprehensive 8-week coaching program provides elite-level guidance through your entire injury prevention journey. Receive personalized programming, weekly video consultations, and continuous feedback. Ideal for athletes committed to optimizing performance and longevity.
Meet your coach
David Potach
My name is David Potach. I have been a leader, sports physical therapist, strength training & conditioning coach, running coach, and author for over 25 years. I have primarily focused on training athletes, individuals, sports teams, organizations, and companies interested in reaching their optimal performance levels.
My goal is to help as many people as I can achieve their goals in sport, school, and life. I have worked with thousands of athletes, from runners to soccer players, gymnasts to dancers, undergraduate to doctoral students. In doing so, I have thoroughly enjoyed helping navigate the journey.
The Athletic
Resilience System
Analyze
I evaluate your movement patterns through detailed video analysis, identifying risk factors before they become injuries. This biomechanical assessment reveals inefficiencies in how you jump, land, cut, and sprint, establishing the roadmap for your personalized prevention plan.
Strengthen
I implement targeted strength protocols combining compound and isolated exercises to address your specific needs and build balanced physical capacity. This foundational phase develops the structural integrity and muscular control essential for both injury resistance and enhanced athletic performance.
Amplify
I elevate your training with our injury prevention programs that include progressive plyometric and power exercises to optimize how your body generates and absorbs force during sport-specific movements. This critical phase bridges the gap between gym strength and athletic performance, creating the explosive power needed for competitive advantage.
Integrate
I fine-tune your movement patterns under game-like conditions, ensuring your new strength and mechanics become automatic even during high-intensity competition situations. This integration phase transforms technical improvements into instinctive movement patterns that protect you when fatigue and pressure are highest.
Teams I've
Worked With
Daily
Motivation
The athletes who excel aren’t just the most talented, but those who train intelligently to prevent injuries before they happen. When you invest in prevention today, you’re not just avoiding setbacks—you’re building the foundation for breakthrough performances tomorrow.
Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency.
~ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Kind Words
Performance
Insights
Your Goal Pace Isn’t the Problem. Your Timeline Might Be
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Why Most Running Injuries Aren’t About Running
When a runner comes to me with knee pain, the first thing they usually blame is their form, their shoes, or their arch. Occasionally that matters. Far more often, the real culprits are two things that have nothing to do with how you run and everything to do with how...
Eccentric Training: The Hidden Key to Bulletproof Muscles
Here’s something most people never learn: your muscles are strongest when they’re lengthening under load—the eccentric phase. It’s also the phase where most injuries happen. That’s not a coincidence, and it’s exactly why eccentric training matters so much. Think about...