Helping Athletes, Parents, and Coaches
Focus on what matters most
Coach • Author • Actor • Podcast Host
Books for parents, coaches, and athletes that focus on fundamentals, character, and long-term development.
Online courses that help athletes and coaches master the fundamentals and take their game to the next level.
Podcast
Stop Chasing Highlights is a podcast featuring conversations with athletes, coaches, Olympians, and leaders about sports and life.
Meet David
David Farkas has spent more than 25 years coaching youth sports and helping athletes, parents, and coaches focus on what really matters–character, resilience, hard work, and a life long love of the game.
In addition to his coaching career, David has appeared in television, film, and theater, authored multiple books, released music with his wife Brittany, and now hosts the Stop Chasing Highlights podcast.
David’s mission as a coach has always been to maximize the potential of every athlete he works with. Today, that same mission extends beyond the pool through his books, podcast, videos, and online courses, helping athletes, parents, and coaches reach their full potential.
Don’t Get Bored with the Basics
hardcover, paperback, and ebook
Master the fundamentals that every water polo player needs.
This book breaks down five core skills with step-by-step instructions, common mistakes to avoid, and ways to make practice fun.
For parents, coaches, and athletes, it also touches on the mental approach to competition.
Delilah and the Missing Curtains
Can’ts Never Could
Don’t Make Noise Lose With Poise
Delilah and the Missing Curtains
A Book Excellence Award Winner
“Brittany Farkas’s illustrations are soft, expressive, and full of small charms. The rooms, while simple, feel lived-in and warm. There’s a visual rhythm that matches the lyrical text, making this a pleasure to read aloud (again and again—parents, be warned).”
Delilah: A book about gratitude
Delilah and the Missing Curtains is the second book in our praised Child’s Guide Series of books covering fundamental life lessons, including how to lose with poise, win with dignity, the importance of honesty, and so much more. It follows the well-received Don’t Make Noise Lose With Poise: A Child’s Guide To Losing. Kids of all ages will enjoy the humor and rhymes while parents will appreciate the character development and moral teachings underpinning each book.
Polo Videos
Over 3 million views, 20K Subs and counting!
TV/Film
Guest spots on Criminal Minds, NCIS: LA and many others.
Children’s Books
The Child’s Guide Series focuses on big life lessons in a fun and accessible way for kids. Read our 5-Star Review of Delilah on Reader Views here!
On Set Pics
David’s Latest
Playing with the Truth
Latest single from David and Brittany Farkas. Available now streaming on Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube.
Don’t Get Bored with the Basics
The basics matter more than you think.
Don’t Get Bored with the Basics shows parents, coaches, and athletes how to master skills while building confidence, resilience, and a love for the game.
Delilah and the Missing Curtains
This sweet story with a wise message teaches that gratitude and perspective are powerful tools in the pursuit of happiness.
