Chicago Sports Institute
“Our son has trained with Dave at CSI for several years, and there has never been a question about where he would go. Dave has an exceptional ability to connect with baseball players and understands exactly what it takes to help them perform at a high level. He is knowledgeable, demanding in the best way, and deeply invested in every athlete’s success.
When my son tore his ACL, returning to Dave was essential. We knew recovery required more than physical therapy. It required baseball-specific training from someone who understood how to safely and effectively bring him back to the field. Dave was pivotal throughout that process.
Every phase of recovery was intentional and individualized. Dave worked closely with my son’s physical therapist to ensure rehabilitation and performance training were aligned. He carefully monitored progress, adjusted the program as needed, and made sure my son wasn’t just healing, but returning stronger, more explosive, and more confident. His focus was never just recovery. It was helping my son return as an even better athlete.
One of the most meaningful moments for our family was hearing my son’s surgeon praise his recovery and overall outcome. We strongly believe Dave’s expertise, collaboration with the physical therapist, and attention to detail played a major role in that success.
We cannot recommend Dave and CSI highly enough. As a parent, it is incredibly reassuring to know your child is training with someone who truly cares about their long-term development, and we are deeply grateful for everything Dave has done for our son.”
