David Taylor has been a basketball coach for 15 years at both the high school and Division I collegiate level where he was an assistant coach at the United States Air Force Academy for 4 years.

David Taylor started his coaching career at Templeton High School where he took a 0-17 team to the final four of their division in his second year making the playoffs all 5 years. He then went to the USAF Academy where he led their Junior Varsity team to their only 20 win season. While there he performed recruiting duties, off-season conditioning programs and scouting assignments. Taylor then went to Canyon High School where he led his team to the Final 8 before losing to the eventual state champion powerhouse Mater Dei. That was the furthest that school has been in the playoffs in their 30+ years of existence. He has been at Lodi High School the last 2 years and has helped direct a Native American National Team.

Taylor has also been involved in National Exposure Camps for the past 12 years having recently signed contracts to work with Adidas at their national Superstar Camp in Atlanta and Junior Phenom Camp in San Diego where he has worked as the camp director. Taylor has made a living evaluating and mentoring players. He has had former players in the NBA and overseas. Taylor is still active with Adidas where he consults and directs their top evaluation camps.

Considered by many to be the "best shooter in the world", Dave is renowned for his consistency and basketball-shooting skill. To highlight this, during his 2005 lecture series, Dave's shooting success was recorded at 99.02% accuracy. Dave prides himself in his ability to teach his methods to others in the professional, collegiate, and secondary school ranks.

The Phenom Bootcamp is grateful for his participation in these events and dedication to the game!