He chaired the Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coaches Association for 10 years, during which time the organization improved the quality of its tournaments, started its Awards Dinner, created a Coaches Hall of Fame, and started a grant program for teams in need of money. David also has been the tournament director and head writer and editor for the New Trier Scobol Solo every year since it started in 2001, and he has played various roles, including tournament director, with the New Trier Varsity Tournament every year since it started in 2005. He is also the head writer and editor for the Illinois Masonic State Tournament.