David Schwinger - ETA - Running Coach

David Schwinger - ETA

Running Coach in Rochester, New York, United States

USATF Level 1 USATF Certified — a nationally recognized program covering coaching ethics, athlete development, and sport science.
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About David

My focus is on helping people unlock their potential through physical and mental performance. I believe people don’t know what they are capable of, and together we can get as close as possible to discovering this. I use an autonomy-supportive coaching style and wrote my thesis paper about the effects this approach has on performance and both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. I spent a year assistant coaching at Daemen University for cross country and track & field, and three years working with Snyder Track & Field coaching groups within their club team. There, I also co-taught multiple 6-week courses for kids 3-8 years old about the entire wheelhouse of track & field events. I’m interested in working with individuals and small groups of all ages to achieve endurance-related goals utilizing the training philosophy I’ve developed through 5 years of college athletics at @daemenxctf and over a decade of running experience. Through studying pedagogical methods and behavioral science, I’m able to adapt training structure to individual needs based on their autonomy and physiological demands. Message or email me to learn more. Hopefully we can work together :)

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This is where I get to learn about you, understand your history and goals, and answer any questions you have about my service. This helps me figure out how I can best serve you!

Free - 30 minute call

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Description

This service is a high-value strategy session designed to untangle your training, assess your habits, and build an intentional roadmap for your goals. We hit the ground running by analyzing your recent data and identifying bottlenecks in your fitness. We will optimize your training structure to balance stress and recovery, establish actionable pacing strategies so you can meter your energy perfectly, and map out a fueling plan with carbohydrate and fluid targets. We’ll even audit your gear and wearable tech to ensure your equipment is working for you, not against you. Knowledge without execution is just noise, so we spend the final portion of our call building a personalized blueprint. Depending on your upcoming calendar and how much detail your target event requires, we will map out your exact training focus for the next 4 to 12 weeks. You will leave the call knowing precisely what to prioritize tomorrow, next week, and next month to build momentum. Let’s build your blueprint and take the guesswork out of your journey.

$50.00 - 60 minute call

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Description

Our personalized training program eliminates the guesswork by building a dynamic, data-driven plan updated weekly with daily prescriptions tailored to your unique physiology, goals, and schedule. This isn’t a passive, copy-and-paste template; it’s an alliance! Every week, your plan adapts based on your actual training data. To bridge the gap between effort and execution, your weekly updates include personalized educational write-ups. We systematically dial in the variables that dictate your success, breaking down pacing strategies, fueling plans with hourly carbohydrate targets, and optimal utilization of your gear and wearable tech. You won’t just get a list of miles—you will understand the exact purpose behind every daily run. Let’s give your effort the precise weekly direction and educational structure it deserves.

Communication

unlimited emails, unlimited text-messages, 1 call per month

$120.00 / month

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How it works

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Choose how you want to work together

Book a consultation, choose a training plan, or start private coaching.

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Connect with your coach

Share your goals, experience and upcoming races.

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Start training

Get your plan, stay connected and track your progress in VDOT.

Training with David

Athlete requirement

You should be committed to improvement and learning so I can best serve you. I take a very educational approach and want to guide those I work with long-term. I appreciate trust and an open mind.

Distances coached

General Fitness, 800m, Mile/1500m, 2mi/3km, 5km, 10km , 15km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra Marathon

Languages

English

Coaching options

In-person

Online/Remote coaching

Group coaching

Consultations

Specialties

Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Boston Marathon, Cross Training Advice, Mental Skills, Beginner Runners , Recreational Runners, Masters Runners

AI Summary Based on information provided in David's profile.

David helps runners unlock physical and mental potential using an autonomy-supportive coaching style grounded in behavioral science. A USATF Level 1 coach with Daemen assistant coaching and Snyder Track & Field experience, he tailors training for individuals and small groups across 800m to ultramarathon distances. Learn more about his consultations and private coaching.

Frequently asked questions

This coach supports runners focused on General Fitness, 800m, Mile/1500m, 2mi/3km, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon with coaching specialities that include Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Boston Marathon, and Cross Training Advice.

Yes. David Schwinger - ETA is currently accepting new coaching clients, and you can reach out directly from this profile page.

Yes. David Schwinger - ETA coaches Competitive Runners, High School Runners, Cross Training Advice, Beginner Runners, Recreational Runners, and Masters Runners specifically for General Fitness, 800m, Mile/1500m, 2mi/3km, 5km, 10km, 15km, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, tailoring the plan to experience level and race distance together.

This coach currently offers Consultations and Private Coaching. Product availability can change as the coach updates their marketplace offerings.

You should be committed to improvement and learning so I can best serve you. I take a very educational approach and want to guide those I work with long-term. I appreciate trust and an open mind.

Coaching is available through In-person, Online/Remote coaching, Group coaching, and Consultations. Review product details to choose the format that best matches your goals.