About Dave Nesbitt

USA Archery

archery

Master barebow and Olympic recurve competitor on the USAT circuit since 2019, with international experience and ongoing roles in coaching, judging, and event direction in Houston.

• 2023 USA Archery Master Barebow Team
• Level 3 Coach and Level 2 Certified Judge — X10 Archery, Houston
• Co–Tournament Director, TSAA State Outdoor Target Championships (2021)
• Co–Tournament Director, Buffalo Bulls-Eye Classic (2019–2021)
• Board member, Buffalo Field Archery Club (2019–2021)

guts frisbee

guts frisbee

Competing in guts since 1978, with back-to-back world titles and a WFDF fastest-catch record that still stands. Still captain of Helter Skelter, the Midland neighborhood team pulled together from elementary and high school buddies in 1980—competing together 46 years later.

• Captain, Helter Skelter (Midland) — neighborhood team of childhood friends since 1980, still competing today
• Two-time World GPA guts champion (1986 & 1987) — Video Sensations
• WFDF guts committee chairman (1998–2004)
• USGPA board leadership 2002-2006
• USA guts team, 2004 WFDF World ultimate & guts championships
• WFDF World’s Fastest Catch record — 134 km/h (2012, set at age 52 and still standing)

ultimate frisbee

ultimate & flying disc

Part of the UPA founders era—from Tulsa and the Central Region in 1982 through Houston Ultimate in 1983-1984 and Gulf Coast club play in Baton Rouge in 1987-1989.

• Tulsa Nighthawks Ultimate (1982-1983) — competitive ultimate in the UPA Central Region, including events against Oklahoma City Jam
• Fools Fest, Lawrence KS (spring 1983)
• Houston Ultimate (1983–1984) — blue “Tequila Sunrise” jerseys with Neal Dambra at the helm; 3rd at South Regionals in 1983 and 1984, narrowly missing UPA Club Nationals to my later Video Sensations guts teammate Joe Welch on Gainesville's Vicious Cycle and the Fat Women teams
• 1984 April Fools — traveled to Washington, D.C. with Houston Ultimate
• Baton Rouge Bayou Blasters (1987–1989) — ultimate with Deaton Mitchell, Woody Blackwell, and Jeff “Getty” Freeman; regular practices on the LSU Parade Grounds and the start of the long running Mardi Gras Tournament at Highland Park
• WFDF Board Member (2006–2007)

disc golf

disc golf & event leadership

Professional and master-level competitor who has directed major world championships and shaped PDGA governance—building systems the sport still uses, from early ratings with Chuck Kennedy to the National Tour, PDGA Europe, and foundational programs in discipline, marshaling, and outreach.

• PDGA Board President (2010–2011); Competition Director (2003–2004)
• Tournament Director, 2002 PDGA Pro World Championships — Houston
• Organizer, 2003 & 2004 PDGA Pro World Championships
• 3rd place, 2000 PDGA Amateur World Championships; 5th in 1999
• 2002 PDGA Tournament Director of the Year; Texas State Championships TD (2001–2012)
• Integral to early PDGA systems development, including ratings development with Chuck Kennedy; National Tour launch with Pat Govang; international expansion of the PDGA and disc golf with Brian Hoeniger; Disciplinary Committee, Marshal Program, and Marco Polo Program—among many others.
• National Tour marketing — tour trailer, customized event tent, promotional calendars, and card decks

National Tour calendar & playing card deck (project) →