David Web is a seasoned football coach and manager with over 20 years of experience at the elite level. As Assistant Manager of Georgia’s national team, he has played a key role in developing players and guiding the squad to their first-ever major tournament qualification at the European Championships. As the world focuses on the FIFA World Cup, David Webb offers audiences a unique perspective from more than two decades operating at the highest levels of professional football, including Tottenham Hotspur, Bayer Leverkusen, Crystal Palace and the Georgia National Team’s historic journey to EURO 2024. David’s keynotes translate lessons from elite sport into practical strategies that help leaders, teams and organisations perform under pressure, embrace change and build cultures that sustain success.
David began his coaching career with AFC Wimbledon in 2000, serving as their Academy Coach and Scouting Coordinator. From there, he joined league legends, Crystal Palace, in the same role. With an eye for spotting talent, David went on to identify major footballing stars at the grassroots level. Notable names identified by David include Chelsea’s Trevor Chalobah, Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha and Fulham’s Emile Smith Rowe. In 2007, David moved to Millwall, where he became the Head of Academy Coaching. The next few years saw him hold several key roles at high-profile clubs, such as Consultant Coach for Bayer Leverkusen, U-15-U21 Talent ID Scout for Southampton and Head of First Team Recruitment and Analysis at Bournemouth.
In 2015, David became Tottenham’s Head of Elite ID and Player Development, where he identified and nurtured the next generation of talent for the club’s first team. Whilst with the club, he was instrumental in the recruitment of Kieran Trippier, Dele Alli and Son Heung-Min. With natural leadership qualities and an expert understanding of football strategy, David joined Östersunds FK in 2018 as Technical Director and First Team Coach before later taking on the role of Head of Football Operations at Huddersfield. In his first managerial role as Manager of York City, David achieved an impressive 51.2% win rate, highlighting his ability to inspire and deliver under pressure. Most recently, David became the Assistant Manager of Georgia. In this position, he helped guide the team to the European Championship, where they beat Portugal to reach the last 16.
David Webb is an established coach and manager who has generated an incredible 200 million pounds worth of player asset value during his career. David's expertise has been trusted by some of the world's leading media outlets, sporting organisations, and educational institutions, including Sky Sports, talkSPORT, CNN, the BBC, the Daily Mail, the Irish Football Association, Leaders in Sport, the Business of Sport Podcast, and Cobham International School. With a set of core principles centred around intensity, flexibility, accountability and togetherness, David champions a fresh and dynamic approach to leadership. He brings these inspiring values to his talks, engaging and connecting with audiences across a wide range of sectors. To hire David for your next event, contact Champions Speakers today!
David Webb's official speaking topics are listed below:
HOW GEORGIA SHOCKED EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Building a High-Performance Culture Against the Odds
How does a nation with limited resources compete against football’s established powers?
Drawing on Georgia’s historic qualification for EURO 2024 and progression to the knockout stages, David reveals how leadership, belief, culture and alignment enabled a team to exceed expectations and achieve what many thought impossible.
Audiences will learn:
• How high-performing cultures are created
• The importance of purpose, trust and shared accountability
• How leaders inspire belief during periods of uncertainty
• Why underdogs often outperform more talented competitors
• Practical lessons for organisations navigating change and disruption
Ideal for leadership conferences, sales teams, executive events and organisations undergoing transformation.
DEVELOPING WORLD-CLASS TALENT
Lessons from Working with Elite Performers
What separates potential from performance?
Throughout his career, David has worked with and developed some of football’s most talented players, including witnessing first-hand the growth of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from emerging talent to one of the world’s most exciting footballers.
This keynote explores how organisations can identify, nurture and retain high-potential individuals while creating environments where talent can flourish.
Audiences will learn:
• How to identify future high performers
• The role of environment in talent development
• Why technical ability alone is never enough
• How confidence, mindset and habits drive long-term success
• Strategies for developing future leaders within organisations
Ideal for talent management, leadership development and people-focused organisations.
BUILT DIFFERENT
Why High Performers Embrace What Others Avoid
Most people want success. Few are willing to be different enough to achieve it.
This thought-provoking keynote challenges audiences to examine their relationship with change, discomfort and personal growth.
Drawing on examples from elite sport and leadership environments, David explores why the most successful individuals and teams deliberately choose behaviours that separate them from the crowd.
Audiences will learn:
• Why most people resist change
• How to build confidence in uncertainty
• The habits that separate high performers from average performers
• How to create a culture of courage and innovation
• Practical actions to stand out in competitive environments
Ideal for leadership events, sales conferences and organisations seeking to drive innovation and performance.
DEVELOPING A RESILIENT MINDSET
Becoming the Person You Want to Be Consistently
Resilience is not about surviving difficult moments. It’s about consistently showing up as your best self regardless of circumstances.
Combining his experience in elite football with an MSc in Sports Psychology, David explores the mindset principles that enable individuals and teams to thrive under pressure.
Audiences will learn:
• How to build resilience during uncertainty
• Why mindset drives sustainable performance
• Techniques for managing pressure and setbacks
• The relationship between wellbeing and performance
• How to develop consistency in behaviours and decision-making
Ideal for wellbeing events, leadership conferences and organisations focused on employee performance and mental wellbeing.
CONSISTENCY
The Hidden Competitive Advantage
Everyone wants extraordinary results. Few are willing to master ordinary behaviours consistently.
This keynote explores why consistency is the foundation of elite performance and how organisations can create systems, habits and cultures that deliver sustainable success.
Drawing on examples from football, leadership and talent development, David demonstrates how small actions repeated over time create exceptional outcomes.
Audiences will learn:
• What consistency looks like in high-performing teams
• How to create sustainable habits
• Why culture is built through repeated behaviours
• How leaders create accountability and standards
• The link between consistency, trust and long-term success
Ideal for leadership teams, operational leaders, sales organisations and businesses seeking sustained performance.
- Dealing with pressure
- Unlocking and enhancing talent
- How to be comfortable with being uncomfortable
- Further Together - team building
- Building Resilience
- Overcoming doubt and developing confidence
- The loudest voice
- Consistency
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
“David was a guest speaker at an event in Leeds and to put it simply, he was outstanding. I would strongly recommend David for future speaking opportunities should you be looking for team building, leadership development and keynote speakers.” - Sean Jarvis, Chief Executive Officer at Leicestershire County Cricket Club
- 2024 - Helped Georgia reach their first place in a major tournament, beating Portugal and getting to round 16 of the European Championship
- 2023 - Assistant Manager for Georgia
- 2022 - Manager of York City
- 2019 - Head of Football Operations at Huddersfield Town
- 2018 - Technical Director, First Team Coach of Ostersunds FK
- 2015 - Head of Elite ID and Player Development at Tottenham Hotspur
- 2010 - U15-U21 Talent ID Scout at Southampton
- 2008 - Consultant Coach at Bayer Leverkusen
- 2007 - Head of Academy Coaching at Millwall
- 2002 - Academy Coach and Scouting Coordinator at Crystal Palace
- 2000 - Academy Coach and Scouting Coordinator at AFC Wimbledon
- MSc in Sports Psychology
How to hire David Webb
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring David Webb for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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