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Dr. David Cook

Sports & Performance Psychologist; Consultant; Best-Selling Author on the Mental Advantage

Dr. David L. Cook, top sport and performance psychology expert, best selling author, and award winning film producer. Dr. Cook served as the mental training coach for the San Antonio Spurs for eight years that included their two World Championships.

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Dr. David Cook is peak performance coach in the field of Sport and Performance Psychology. He served as "Mental Training Coach" for the San Antonio Spurs from 1996 – 2004 that included two World Championships. He has coached performers from the PGA, NBA, NFL, MLB, Olympics, and collegiate national championship ranks. His business clients have included Exxon Mobil, Sprint, USAA, Valero, Merill Lynch, and many other Fortune 500 companies. In 2006 he released his best selling novel, Seven Days in Utopia: Golf’s Sacred Journey. This book was made into a movie, Seven Days in Utopia, starring academy award winners Robert Duvall and Melissa Leo and was released in theaters across the country Sept. of 2011. He served as Executive Producer and screenwriter on this project.

Dr. Cook has represented the U.S. at the International Olympic Academy in Greece; served as president of the National Sport Psychology Academy; and was recently named, "Top 10 Mental Game Consultant" by Golf Digest Magazine. He served as Mental Training Coach for the San Antonio Spurs for eight seasons, including their first two World Championships.

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Greatness: Selfless Exceptionalism in a Business Arena of Uncertainty, Adversity, and Chaos

Dr. Cook invites you to join him in the locker room, behind the bench, and in the boardroom as he shares the hidden principles of greatness. This unique vantage point and the stories that unfold will inspire and equip you on the journey to your dreams. greatness is open to all but only pursued by a few. It is the space beyond success where calling and legacy meet and a noble heart is required.

Dr. David Cook has spent the past four decades coaching the minds of World and National Champions, Olympians, elite performers and Fortune 500 executives. As a top Peak Performance Coach and thought leader, David’s Greatness: Selfless Exceptionalism in a Business Arena of Uncertainty, Adversity, and Chaos presentation inspires and equips performers and leaders in business with cutting-edge principles that inspire championship performances in the midst of our intensely challenging world.

Dr. Cook will guide your organization on a performance-altering journey backed by years of coaching the minds of World Champions in business, sport, and life. His game day process will inspire and equip your team to “perform their best when it means the most.”

Most can live up to their resume when things are calm, but calm waters aren’t where championships are won, market shares captured, or companies turned around. Reaching your potential in the midst of adversity, interference, and the chaotic and unpredictable internal and external interferences of an ever-changing business arena is the mark of true success. Global health crises, economic uncertainty, political upheaval along with technological explosions and implosions define today’s playing field. Add to that normal but unpredictable personal and relationship disruptions and you have “game day” in the corporate arena. A Selfless Exceptionalism mindset is essential.

Renowned in the science of peak performance, David has created a seamless transition from applying game day readiness strategies in sport to the fast paced, competitive business arena. His principles have increased results for a variety organizations such as American Express, Exxon Mobil, Valero, Sprint, Frito-Lay, San Antonio Spurs, PGA, NFL, MLB and many more.

David’s engaging and impactful program is a game-changer for individuals and organizational performances no matter the industry. He inspires and equips audiences to elevate their performances in the face of adversity with his game-winning strategies.

Developing the Mindset of a Champion
Developing the Mindset of a Champion
David will discuss the following:

Focus needed to establish a dream and a systematic process for attainment

Passion to exceed expectations

Mental Toughness to rise to the occasion in the face of adversity, interference, and change
Seven Days In Utopia - Keynote based on David's Book

Seven Days In Utopia - Keynote based on David's Book

This book is about influence. The story is based on thousands of athletes Dr. Cook has counseled, and the great mentors and teachers from whom he has learned, told through the lives of two characters—a rancher with a passion for teaching truth and a young golf professional at the end of his rope. They represent each of us in the various stages of growth. In life we must be willing to coach and be coached, for either one alone will leave us empty.

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David L. Cook

David Cook is a speaker, consultant, coach, author, and film-maker in the field of Sport and Performance Psychology. He served as "Mental Training Coach" for the San Antonio Spurs from 1996 – 2004 that included two World Championships. Golf Digest (2013) named him one of the “Top 10 Mental Game Experts” in the world of golf.

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2021 Greatness
2018 Golf's Sacred Journey, the Sequel: 7 More Days in Utopia
2014 The Psychology of Tournament Golf
2013 Johnny's U.S. Open
2011 Seven Days in Utopia: Golf's Sacred Journey (Golf's Sacred Journey Series Book 1)
2009 Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia

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David Cook brings the full package to an audience when he speaks: wisdom, experience, insight, encouragement, challenge, and humor. He embeds challenging perspective into structured presentations sure to help motivate achievement oriented groups. You'll want to have him back!

Bryce Danley, Managing Director,  Ameriprise Financial Services

Dr. Cook quickly connected with our executives. Through his expert use of storytelling to convey a concept and how it shows up in real life, our executives quickly understood how to apply the information. Dr. Cook is one of the most authentic leadership speakers we have engaged and it is a privilege to call him our partner.

Carol Jennings, Vice President Education & Organization Development, Memorial Hermann Hospital System Services

We had to opportunity to have Dr. Cook speak to a group of our advisors. He did a remarkable job relating what we do every day to the mental obstacles his clients have encountered in the sports world. He was able to change the way many of us approach the hurdles we face every day in continuing to grow our business.

Cody Vardeman, Edward Jones, Inc.

My team was absolutely blown away both by Dr. Cook's knowledge and experience but even more by his delivery and obvious passion for helping others grow. I've also been fortunate to witness Dr. Cook interact with Fortune 500 CEO's at an annual golf/leadership event at Pine Valley (number 1 rated golf course in the world) and I know for a fact those executives were equally impressed with his communication skills and added value to their leadership styles.

Eric Affeldt, Chief Executive Officer, ClubCorp

David possess an unparalleled style and ability to connect large and diverse audiences to meaning and higher purpose. Whether as a keynote speaker, or diving deeper into the transformative leadership techniques from his book, your team will benefit from his insight and teaching.

John F. Lacy, Chief Human Resources Officer, Baylor Scott and White Health System

Bottom line is this. If anyone is looking for help getting their team to FOCUS on where to go, have PASSION enough to do what it takes really want to get there and MENTAL TOUGHNESS to not let distractions along the way derail them, then David Cook is the right person to have come and motivate their group!! He will have everyone engaged and on the edge of their seats by intertwining real life stories into his message. This is a can't miss opportunity to make your event a success.

Mark Owens, Regional Manager, Belfor

Of all the guest speakers we have had over the past 11 years, Dr. Cook by far was the best in relating to our audience with his message. He inspired many of our customers that day and we have had more positive feedback about this speaker than any other.

Monty Rogers, Executive Vice President, Security Bank

During the eight years Dr. Cook was employed by the Spurs we experienced much success including two NBA Championships and the best winning percentage in all of professional sports. His input to our team contributed significantly to these accomplishments. I am confident that David could prove to be a worthwhile resource for your organization.

R.C. Buford, Senior Vice President & General Manager, San Antonio Spurs

Dr. Cooks presentation to our leadership team was special. He is a man that we not only tremendously admire, but highly recommended to any organization looking to strengthen their management teams approach to achieving goals. David teaches and gives proper perspective to leaders via an encouraging and challenging program for self development.

Trey Vick, CEO, DTK, Inc.

The energy you were able to convey via video feed was remarkable - the audience was glued to the screen and fully participative. I know you would have rather done this in person, but you really were terrific - David slayed Goliath this morning! I am so grateful to you. Thank you.

Trina Evans, CAO & Director of Client Experience, KeyBank

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Dr. David Cook

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Keynotes

Greatness: Selfless Exceptionalism in a Business Arena of Uncertainty, Adversity, and Chaos

Topics

David Cook brings the full package to an audience when he speaks: wisdom, experience, insight, encouragement, challenge, and humor. He embeds challenging perspective into structured presentations sure to help motivate achievement oriented groups. You'll want to have him back!

David possess an unparalleled style and ability to connect large and diverse audiences to meaning and higher purpose. Whether as a keynote speaker, or diving deeper into the transformative leadership techniques from his book, your team will benefit from his insight and teaching.

Of all the guest speakers we have had over the past 11 years, Dr. Cook by far was the best in relating to our audience with his message. He inspired many of our customers that day and we have had more positive feedback about this speaker than any other.

The energy you were able to convey via video feed was remarkable - the audience was glued to the screen and fully participative. I know you would have rather done this in person, but you really were terrific - David slayed Goliath this morning! I am so grateful to you. Thank you.

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Dr. David Cook

Bio

Keynotes

Greatness: Selfless Exceptionalism in a Business Arena of Uncertainty, Adversity, and Chaos

Developing the Mindset of a Champion

Seven Days In Utopia - Keynote based on David's Book

Topics

David Cook brings the full package to an audience when he speaks: wisdom, experience, insight, encouragement, challenge, and humor. He embeds challenging perspective into structured presentations sure to help motivate achievement oriented groups. You'll want to have him back!

David possess an unparalleled style and ability to connect large and diverse audiences to meaning and higher purpose. Whether as a keynote speaker, or diving deeper into the transformative leadership techniques from his book, your team will benefit from his insight and teaching.

Of all the guest speakers we have had over the past 11 years, Dr. Cook by far was the best in relating to our audience with his message. He inspired many of our customers that day and we have had more positive feedback about this speaker than any other.

The energy you were able to convey via video feed was remarkable - the audience was glued to the screen and fully participative. I know you would have rather done this in person, but you really were terrific - David slayed Goliath this morning! I am so grateful to you. Thank you.

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