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David Finch, M.Ed., CSCS
Owner & Founder Head Strength & Conditioning Coach David has been training athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities for over 20 years, and is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). With all of his athletes, David’s mission is to maximize their physical and athletic potential, minimize their potential for injury, and mentally prepare them for the highest levels of competition. In addition to owning and operating The Combine, David is also a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Middleton (WI) High School where he designs and implements programming for all boys & girls sports grades 9 - 12. David brings a highly valued and unique array of skills to the athletic training industry, which distinguishes him from his peers and has enabled him to work effectively with a broad spectrum of clients with varying needs. In addition to the work that he has done with athletes, David has served as a School Psychologist in the Chicago Public Schools since 1997, supporting both special education and regular education students across the city from preschool through high school levels. David is a specialist in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of students experiencing educational disabilities, including Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Impairments, Emotional Disturbances, Autism, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Education and motivation embody the fundamental components of David’s training philosophy, while inspiring you to achieve your goals is his passion. Regardless of your sport, your vocation, or prior training experience, you will acquire the of level fitness -- both mental and physical -- needed to reach your true athletic potential at The Combine. |
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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: |
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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. |
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