Dave Piccirillo
Holistic Strength Coach
Certifications, Accreditations & Licenses
Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 (TPI- L1)
Certified Integrative Attachment Theory Coach (IATC)
Starting Strength Coach (2013-2021)
Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (2011-2018)
Kettlebell Certification for Fitness Professionals
Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA -CPT) (2009-2018)
NYS License in Personal Training, American Academy of PT
Academic Achievements
B.S. in Exercise Science, minor in Community Health, Hofstra University, Magna Cum Laude
MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, Zicklin School of Business, Magna Cum Laude
B.S. in Engineering, minor in Musical Performance, Allegheny College, (DNG)
2006-2009
Dave began studying mechanical engineering at Allegheny College where he played Division III soccer. Two years later, he decided to shift focuses and enroll in Hofstra University’s Exercise Science program.
He earned his “Certified Personal Trainer” (CPT) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and graduated from the American Academy of Personal Training. David competed in five bodybuilding competitions, eventually placing second at the INBF Hercules in NYC.
2010
While at Hofstra, David completed his 300-hour practicum, split between working alongside the division I strength coaches at Hofstra and at the Professional Athletic Performance Center - a physical therapy/ strength and conditioning facility. Between the two, he gained experience working with youths, and injured populations, as well as college and professional athletes representing the MLB, NHL, and UFC.
2011
After graduating from Hofstra with high distinction, Dave earned his “Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach” (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and began competing in obstacle course races. That year he placed 5th in the Civilian Military Combine and earned a top-ten finish in the Spartan Race in Tuxedo, NY.
2012 - 2014
Dave moved to NYC and began working at Equinox in SoHo, eventually becoming a Tier 3+ coach. He earned his Starting Strength Coach credential becoming one of 75 coaches worldwide. He began competing in powerlifting and placed second at the RPS “Heatwave” in the raw classic 183lb weight class.
2014-2016
Dave split from the corporate gym life and launched his private brand, Goldfish Fitness. That year, Dave started competing in triathlons, eventually taking home four top 3 finishes in two years, including placing first in his age group at the Lake Welsh sprint, second in the Runner’s Edge Tobay triathlon, and third in the annual Central Park Duathlon.
2017
In the winter of 2017, Dave graduated Magna Cum Laude and received his MBA from Zicklin School of Business.
2018-2020
Over the next two years, he continued building an even stronger brand and accumulated more experience working with clients and winning races.
2020
The Covid lockdowns of 2020 forced Dave to shut Goldfish’s doors. To remain of value to his clients, Dave co-founded The Movement Platform, a donation-based, virtual comprehensive fitness studio that provided those sheltered at home with online fitness solutions. Together, he and his team were able to donate over 6,000 meals to those suffering from the economic downturn and were showcased on Spectrum 1 and Fox News.
2021-2024
The challenges of the COVID pandemic sparked some major mental health challenges for Dave, which led him to pivot his focus away from the body, and towards the mind. Dave explored many trauma-informed healing modalities such as holotropic breath-work, meditation, and somatic processing. In 2022 Dave became a certified inter-personal life coach through the School of Integrative Attachment Theory and launched RESET.