Player

Player

Dave Lewis

USA

2011 FPA World Champion in Co-op w/Randy Silvey & Jake Gauthier. 16 Majors including 10 FPA World Titles.

“Spike, The Specialist,” Playing since Started competing seriously in 1992 (after 10 year break) Active 1992 – 2019

91

Events

103

Wins

178

Podiums

Current standing

  • Rating · Open #18 1,167 · 1672 matches

About

Dave Lewis, along with his frequent partner Arthur Coddington, have won more World Titles in the past few years than any other team.

Dave "The Specialist" has made a slow and steady climb to the top rankings. His attention to detail and hard work have paid dividends over the long haul.
Dave began his playing career in the early 80's. He stopped playing while attending college then rejuvenated his playing career in the early 90's. When he returned he did so with an uncommon passion and a work ethic second to none.

He is the consummate professional with no weaknesses to his game. He can do an incredible variety of moves both clock and counter. He is at his best with a gentle breeze where he can showcase his many skills. His game is a well rounded balance of complicated delay maneuvers, long tipping combos, clever kicks and a wide variety of catches. He's as good as anyone at spinning catches.

Look for Dave to stay atop the leader board for a long time. He and his steady partner Arthur Coddington are one of the greatest pairs teams of all time.

Career highlights
2011 FPA World Champion in Co-op w/Randy Silvey & Jake Gauthier. 16 Majors including 10 FPA World titles. FPA Worlds Pairs: '96, '01, '03, '04 FPA Worlds Coop- '97,'98, '99, 2000, 2001, 2011. WFDF/World Disc: '99, '03, '05, '08, '09
How they started
Discovered disc freestyle in high school. There were players on campus who jammed everyday at lunch.
Favorite move
Jellyroll (a leg over backroll). Double spinning flamingosis hold. Whatever move I'm working on.
Mentors
Joey Hudoklin, Skippy Jammer, Deaton Mitchell, Steve Hayes.
Partners
Jake Gauthier, Randy Silvey, Dave Murphy, Arthur Coddington, Pat Marron, Pipo Lopez,Tom Leitner, Dave Schiller, Gina Sample, Jan Eckman, Dave Zeff
Media and appearances
Media Exposure: ESPN Sports Center, Nike Freestyle TV Commercial (Europe 2003), The Best Damn Sports Show Period (2003), Eurosport, Fox's You Gotta See This, ESPN Amazing Games, Volkswagen Polo Commercial 2009.
Sponsors
My day job.
Other interests
Along with Z Weyand, just finished the instructional DVD Secrets of Pro Disc Freestyle Volume 2. Spending time with my wife, Ami, and two children Sophia and Emma. Writing songs in whatever spare time I have.

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