David Fales

|San Jose State Alum|Former NFL QB|

[The Post Game Podcast @JoePod24]

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[The Post Game Podcast @JoePod24]

Latest Pod episode with former NFL QB @DavidFales is out now!

Awesome having him on and hearing about:

-The mental warfare of a journeyman backup QB
-How he could flip the switch on game day
-Navigating retiring from the NFL, figuring out what was next

Watch / Listen Below:

[The Post Game Podcast @JoePod24]

The Post Game Newsletter #5 is also out there now. Here's what's in it:

-@DavidFales episode 80 breakdown
-Applachian Trail experience
-A quote from @PeterMallouk
-Perspective from @NickFoles after winning 2018 Superbowl
-A local Delco coffee company

https://t.co/gfC8Pvr23d

[David Fales @DavidFales]

Been working with Pat for the last year and a half—his growth has been fun to watch. Smart, athletic, and puts in the work. Someone to keep an eye on this year! He’s a good one!

[Patrick Driscoll @pdriscoll_15]

Varsity Sophomore Season Highlights
(Started all 13 games)
(CCS Finalist)
@CoachCarnazzo @DavidFales @QBC_Atlanta

https://t.co/cGmx1N6GGv #hudl

[Mountain West @MountainWest]

We join San José State in mourning the loss of Chandler Jones. Our deepest condolences to his family, teammates, and the Spartan community 💙

[San José State Football @SanJoseStateFB]

Forever in our hearts, #89

In loving memory of Spartan wide receiver and coach, Chandler Jones

#ThisIsSparta | #AllSpartans

[Coach Besaw @Coach_Besaw]

Big thanks to David Fales @DavidFales, who played QB in the NFL for 7 years and former SJSU & MPC QB, for stopping by and talking to our older guys about preparation, leadership, and overcoming adversity!

[David Fales @DavidFales]

Thank you for having me! @Coach_Besaw

[Coach Besaw @Coach_Besaw]

Big thanks to David Fales @DavidFales, who played QB in the NFL for 7 years and former SJSU & MPC QB, for stopping by and talking to our older guys about preparation, leadership, and overcoming adversity!

[David Fales @DavidFales]

Let’s gooooo! Keep stackin them up!

[Jaxen Robinson6-6 2025⭐️⭐️⭐️ @jaxen_robinson]

After an amazing camp and great conversation with coach Wulff and coach Muscarella I am blessed to receive an offer from Cal Poly!
#AGTG 🐴 @BrandonHuffman @CoachKevinClune @DavidFales @CoachWulff @JaceYerty @wesyerty24 @GetSportsFocus @GregBiggins @CoachMHazelwood @coachjmusky

[David Fales @DavidFales]

Another baller I’ve had the privilege to work with this offseason!

[Jaxen Robinson6-6 2025⭐️⭐️⭐️ @jaxen_robinson]

Lab work🔥 w @DavidFales

[Jaxen Robinson6-6 2025⭐️⭐️⭐️ @jaxen_robinson]

Lab work🔥 w @DavidFales

[Aaron Knapp @aaronknapp_]

Sunday w/ @DavidFales

[David Fales @DavidFales]

My guy is dialed!!

[Aaron Knapp @aaronknapp_]

Sunday w/ @DavidFales

[Jaxen Robinson6-6 2025⭐️⭐️⭐️ @jaxen_robinson]

Had a great Elite 11 camp at Bishop Gorman! Competed with the top Qbs across the country learning and getting better! Ran a 4.89 40 at 6’5 225 pounds @DavidFales @Elite11 @NorCalPatrick

[Jaxen Robinson6-6 2025⭐️⭐️⭐️ @jaxen_robinson]

Off Season grind with @DavidFales
Camp season coming up 🔥! @Elite11 in Vegas🔜

[David Fales @DavidFales]

Over the course of my football career (and even more after), I have read many books on performance and self-development.

While I enjoyed many of those books, and learned a lot, there is only 1 book I can say truly had a life-changing impact on me as an athlete during my career -

[David Fales @DavidFales]

I agree! Multiple coaches taught me back foot first until I got to the higher levels.

I learned by trial and error and watching the best to do it! I felt slower moving my back foot first in practice, and in games (when you react and not think/drill), I would move my left foot first every time.

[David Fales @DavidFales]

(Of course, the book goes into detail on all of this. But these are my high-level takeaways.)

So, if you are an athlete in any capacity, I highly suggest getting a copy of this book! Its the one book I tell all my QBs to get at any level.

[David Fales @DavidFales]

Over the course of my football career (and even more after), I have read many books on performance and self-development.

While I enjoyed many of those books, and learned a lot, there is only 1 book I can say truly had a life-changing impact on me as an athlete during my career -

[David Fales @DavidFales]

The practice of Visualization

The influence my self-talk had on my performance

Being Process vs Outcome oriented

Establishing confidence through preparation (it is normal to be nervous)

Effective long-term and short-term goal-setting