David Finch, M.Ed., CSCS
Owner & Founder, The Combine
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
David has over 20 years of experience training athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), his mission is to help every athlete maximize performance, minimize injury risk, and develop the mental toughness needed to compete at the highest level.

In addition to owning and operating The Combine, David served as the Strength & Conditioning Coach at Middleton (WI) High School from 2013 to 2023, where he designed and implemented training programs for all boys’ and girls’ sports, grades 9–12.

David also brings a unique background as a longtime and current School Psychologist with Chicago Public Schools, specializing in the assessment and support of students with learning, emotional, and developmental challenges. His combined expertise in physical performance and cognitive development allows him to connect with and motivate athletes on every level.

At The Combine, David’s philosophy is simple: educate, motivate, and inspire every athlete to reach their full physical and mental potential.
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William Boone, CPT, PES
Athletic Performance Specialist, Co-Operator

William was born and raised in New York City where he excelled in multiple sports.  After being recruited to play football by schools that included Villanova, Princeton, Pitt, and Wisconsin, he chose to play for The University at Albany and went on to have a distinguished career. William received his B.A. in Sociology with a Minor in Educational Studies in 2005 and immediately began training athletes and adults.  William soon became Fitness Director for Bally Total Fitness in Albany, NY, where he was named Top Trainer of the Northeast branches 15+ times during his 3 years at the company. His certifications are from The National Academy of Sports Medicine, where he is a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist.  William is also TRX Suspension Trainer certified. In addition to Co-Operating The Combine with David Finch, William is the Co-Owner and Director of Performance & Athlete Development for TopSpeed Prep along with former Wisconsin Badger wide receiver Brandon White.  Additionally, William is currently a Madison Fire Fighter, and has coached football at the Varsity level for both Madison Memorial and West High Schools.

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Brandon White
Director of Wide Receiver Training

Brandon was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL, and played wide receiver for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2003-2007. Brandon earned a B.A. from the UW in 2007 and had a brief stint in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers until ultimately ending his career due to injury. Brandon is the Founder and Co-Owner of TopSpeed Prep, which he designed to bring the highest level of athletic performance training to Madison area youth.  After serving as Director of Wide Receivers at the Jeff Trickey & Randy Wright QB-Receiver Camps, Brandon founded "The Receiver Factory" in 2016 and travels nationally to bring his elite level position-specific training to athletes from coast to coast.  Brandon currently trains a host of NFL Wide Receivers that includes Ja'Marr Chase, Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr., and Jarvis Landry.  The Combine is extremely fortunate to have Brandon is our Director of Wide Receiver Training.  Take a glimpse of Brandon at work:  


Jovon Johnson
Director of Defensive Back Training

Jovon grew up and attended high school in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Following an illustrious college career at the University of Iowa, where he earned first team All-Big Ten Honors as a senior in 2005 and still ranks third in career interceptions with 17, Jovon began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006.  Jovon then went on to excel in the Canadian Football League (CFL), where was the winner of the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 2011, becoming the first defensive back to win the award in league history. Additionally, he was a two-time CFL All-Star and five-time CFL East Division All-Star.