Dave Ananayo

Dave Ananayo, born in the Philippines and raised in Hawaii, developed a lifelong commitment to physical fitness through surfing, free-diving, and hiking. Beyond his time in the ocean, he trained as a competitive boxer for twelve years and wrestled throughout his entire high school career. These diverse athletic experiences instilled in him a deep appreciation for the discipline required to maintain peak physical health across all life stages.

At age 18, Dave moved to Missouri to attend Lindenwood University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science with high honors. Following his graduation, he completed an internship at a local training facility before joining their professional staff as a full-time fitness coach. During this period, he gained extensive experience working with special populations, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and elite sports performance athletes.

Today, Dave serves as the full-time Performance Specialist for Mercy Sports Performance while collaborating closely with the TPH Academy athletic development team. Consequently, he utilizes his scientific background and diverse coaching history to help student-athletes build sustainable strength and improve their overall agility. He remains extremely excited to contribute his expertise to the collective success of the athletes and staff within the organization.