DAVID FRIEDER BIO

dave was born and raised in rockville, md - just outside of Washington DC.

from an early age he was involved in numerous organized sports before ultimately deciding to focus exclusively on soccer.

While in High school at Georgetown Prep, he earned the honors of all met, all county, and all League selection. he was a member of the Maryland youth soccer Olympic development team and the state champion club team, Bethesda Wizards.

Dave went on to play division i soccer at Loyola college in md (now loyola university) where he became teammates with kevin korn, bill heiser, eric coles, and zach thornton, who remain his life long friends to this day.

after graduating with a degree in sociology, Dave has spent the last 22 years in nyc working as a sales executive in the advertising industry, for companies including Discovery and Paramount.

In his spare time, Dave enjoys working out (cross fit) and playing golf. he also volunteers as a first responder for his town’s first aid squad, often working the night shift on weekends as an ambulance driver.

Dave credits his involvement is youth team sports for many of the life skills, life lessons and best friends he has gained, and now finds tremendous joy in watching his two sons on their own journey in organized sports.

Dave currently resides in Madison, NJ with his wife Brianna and two sons, Finn and Brady, who as a family believe that youth athletes must be empowered to become the next generation of leaders that our communities and world needs.