About
David Manciagli
One of Virginia's most decorated speed development and human performance coaches. Over 10 years as a personal trainer, 9 years as a sprint performance coach, and 8 years directing strength and conditioning programs.
Education & Credentials
- ●M.S. Exercise Science & Human Performance (Liberty University)
- ●Cognate in Strength and Conditioning
- ●CSCS — Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- ●FRCms — Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (Dr. Spina / Dr. Quint)
- ●PPSC — Pain-Free Performance Specialist (Dr. John Rusin)
- ●CPT — Certified Personal Trainer
- ●Joint Mobility Specialist (4 years)
Track & Field Results
- ●State championship level teams in 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 relays
- ●State champion in the 400 meters
- ●Multiple top 3 and top 10 finishes in 100m, 200m, 400m at Virginia state level
Collegiate & Professional Athletes Coached
Linebacker — University of Alabama
Safety — University of Pittsburgh
Left Tackle — Liberty University & VUL
Safety — VUL
Slot Receiver — Catawba College
10+ Division I & II sprinters
Professional basketball player competing overseas
Cornerback — Virginia Tech
Middle Distance Runner — NCAA Division I
Methodology
The VICUP Framework
Vertically Integrated Conjugate Undulating Periodization — a system, not a template.
VICUP draws on Verkhoshansky's SPP/GPP architecture to map long-term performance development across general and specific preparatory phases. Within those macro structures, qualities are trained conjugately — maximal strength, RFD, reactive ability, and aerobic capacity all kept in motion simultaneously, with planned undulation to emphasize each in turn.
Mobility and joint health are not an afterthought. Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) protocols are woven into every block to expand articular capacity, control end-range strength, and protect the joints that elite output depends on.
And every block is governed by active CNS fatigue management. Volume, intensity, and density are dialed not by feel, but by validated markers — heart rate variability, jump performance, bar speed — to keep athletes adapting instead of accumulating fatigue debt.
The result is a coaching system that can deliver speed, strength, and longevity in the same training year — without compromising any of them.