David Link
Cornerbacks
Will be going into 2nd year of coaching at Northwood and will be cornerbacks coach. Have been a full time coach since 2018 primarily coaching Football and Track and Field (has also coached basketball and softball). At the high school level has coached football at Concord and Elkhart HS, as well as being offensive and defensive coordinators at the middle school level. Has also coached several youth programs including Northwood youth football league, Elkhart youth football league, Concord football league, NFL flag, and Midwest Elite football factory. Still the current head sprint coach for the track and field team at Elkhart HS.
Originally from the Chicago/Gary area, family moved to Elkhart in 1994 where would eventually attend Elkhart Memorial HS Graduating in 2004. During HS was a multi-sport athlete earning All State honors in Football and Track and Field.
After HS attended the University of Indianapolis from 2004 to 2009 after being offered dual Football and Track and Field scholarships.
Currently resides in Elkhart and enjoys spending time with wife, Paige, and supporting kids in their events and activities. Daughters Nevaeh (18), Genesis (13), and sons David Jr. (9), & Israel (6).
Favorite Food: Steak
Hobbies: Sports memorabilia collector. Movie buff and also Love to research or look up obscure facts and conspiracy theories.
Reason For Coaching: Once you're past the point of being able to play the next best thing is coaching. Helping kids learn and achieve while seeing their progression is a reward all its own.
Originally from the Chicago/Gary area, family moved to Elkhart in 1994 where would eventually attend Elkhart Memorial HS Graduating in 2004. During HS was a multi-sport athlete earning All State honors in Football and Track and Field.
After HS attended the University of Indianapolis from 2004 to 2009 after being offered dual Football and Track and Field scholarships.
Currently resides in Elkhart and enjoys spending time with wife, Paige, and supporting kids in their events and activities. Daughters Nevaeh (18), Genesis (13), and sons David Jr. (9), & Israel (6).
Favorite Food: Steak
Hobbies: Sports memorabilia collector. Movie buff and also Love to research or look up obscure facts and conspiracy theories.
Reason For Coaching: Once you're past the point of being able to play the next best thing is coaching. Helping kids learn and achieve while seeing their progression is a reward all its own.