About The Author
About The Author
Dave Christensen
Meet Dave Christensen, the dynamic leadership strategist, former Division I football coach, and author of the riveting new book, YOUR 4th Down: Why You Should Go For It—hailed by readers and experts alike as a must-read playbook for success. Drawing on his years of experience coaching elite athletes, Dave has perfected a game-changing approach that inspires individuals and teams to tackle challenges head-on, break through barriers, and achieve unstoppable momentum.
Whether he’s speaking before packed arenas or guiding top-tier organizations, Dave’s electrifying presence and proven strategies motivate audiences to embrace adversity, foster championship mindsets, and confidently seize their own “4th Down” opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, unleash your competitive edge, and turn every setback into a breakthrough, Dave Christensen is the coach you’ve been waiting for—and YOUR 4th Down is the ultimate guide to victory on and off the field.
I am a former Division I football coach turned leadership consultant and keynote speaker, dedicated to helping businesses, schools, and athletic programs build strong leadership, foster teamwork, and achieve greater productivity and success. Drawing on over 40 years of coaching experience and the guidance of two Hall of Fame mentors, I deliver proven strategies that empower teams and individuals to thrive under pressure, embrace challenges, and reach new heights.
My leadership philosophy is built around The A.D.A.P.T. Gameplan, a framework forged through decades of experience and real-world challenges. It emphasizes:
With over six decades of combined coaching wisdom, these principles have consistently transformed teams—both in sports and business—into high-performing, unified groups, ready to tackle their 4th Down moments with confidence.
