Empowering You to Overcome Challenges with Unstoppable Grit

David Edgar is a former professional footballer, Canadian National Team player, and now a coach, speaker, and guide.

After navigating career-defining highs and life-altering lows, David now leads with one mission:

To help people and teams rise with grit, lead with authenticity, and live with purpose.

David’s offerings are designed to inspire high performers, strengthen culture, and build lasting unity in sport, business, and life. These aren’t motivational speeches. These are transformative experiences grounded in vulnerability, lived wisdom, and action.

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Workshops

Immersive workshops that go beyond the buzzwords and into the heart of high performance. Drawing from years in pro sport and coaching, we dive deep into what it means to lead yourself and others—with grit, accountability, and purpose. Whether it’s building a resilient locker room or redefining leadership in the boardroom, these sessions are built to create real, lasting change in culture and connection.

Customizable for teams, schools, or executive groups.

Keynote Speaking

The Power of Grit: Passion and Perseverance in Sport and Life. This is my signature talk—raw, honest, and deeply personal. I take audiences through the highs of a dream realized and the lows of being knocked down by life. From scoring at St. James’ Park to facing identity loss, addiction, and a life-changing accident, I share how grit—true, soul-level resilience—became my way forward. This talk isn't just inspiration. It’s a challenge to rise, to rebuild, and to live with purpose.

Perfect for athletes, students, leadership teams, and anyone striving to overcome.

Mentorship & Guidance

1-on-1 Mentorship – For Athletes, Coaches, and Leaders Sometimes, we just need someone who’s walked the path to walk it with us. I offer limited 1-on-1 mentorship for those navigating big transitions—retirement, injury, identity loss, or leveling up. This is not performance coaching; it’s personal evolution. Through authentic conversation, reflection tools, and grounded accountability, we work together to uncover what’s next.

For those ready to do the inner work and show up vulnerable, real and ready for true transformation.

About David

David Edgar is a former professional athlete turned coachand speaker. With experience in the Premier League, Canadian National Team, and coaching at a high level, he empowers individuals and teams to develop grit, resilience, and purpose to thrive in life and sport. His motivational talks and coaching programs are designed to ignite the fire of perseverance and passion in others.

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