Two-time Olympian Dave Johnson won the decathlon bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games while competing on a broken foot. USA Today tabbed Dave as the "world's best known bronze medalist."
Since those games, Dave Johnson has been made famous by the dueling "Dan vs. Dave" Reebok ads. And while it is true that Dave is comfortable in front of a camera, you'll most likely find him with his family and support group in Salem, Oregon or making appearances on behalf of one of his causes.
Already an accomplished public speaker, Dave is comfortable in front of a microphone, in front of a group and on camera. He has appeared on numerous TV shows as a guest and as a guest-host. His featured appearances in Reebok, Pert Plus and Ryder truck commercials, to name just a few, have shown off his natural charm and boyish good looks. He is also a "cause-related person," very aware of his impact on young children and always striving to be a positive role model.
Dave Johnson is now an assistant principal and athletics director at a high school, and enjoys speaking on the importance of athletics in education.
Athletes are a different breed of student. Teachers can benifit from the coaches perspective on how to connect with them.
If you can you should; If you don't you didn't! Christ wants you to go for the Gold. Will your attempt, in winning or last place, reflect and serve God? Grow in your knowledge of God and the IF will be answered.