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David's journey from the playgrounds of Milwaukee to Cameron indoor stadium and beyond, is captivating and provides a framework to find a new perspective and to build a life filled with passion and purpose. Getting Undressed is inspiring and proof that you can win in life, regardless of the circumstances. -Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Men s Basketball, Duke University At the age of 15, high school freshman and basketball player David Cooks experienced a spinal aneurism, leaving him a T-6 paraplegic. Refusing to let the wheelchair determine the man, he made the decision to persevere from the very beginningand he never let go of his passion for the game. In Getting Undressed, David describes his journey to independence and purpose, and how getting undressed for change can pose huge challenges, literally and figuratively.
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David Cooks is the author of the award winning book "Getting Undressed -From Paralysis to Purpose. David's experiences as a coach, a businessperson and educator have equipped him to speak with clarity on teamwork, leadership, and communication.David has spent nearly 25 years in Education, including 17 years at Marquette University High school teaching Economics, coaching basketball and as the Diversity Director David's basketball coaching career is distinguished. He is currently serving as an Assistant Coach at Concordia University. Highlights of his coaching career include serving under Coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, coaching USA East Coast Basketball with Coaches Frank Martin and Guy Rancourt, and serving for a number of years as the Head Coach at Marquette University High School.David earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MBA in Finance from Duke University.
