Dave Yeast

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DISC Type : isd

Instant Replay Trainer at National Football League (NFL)

Park City, Utah, United States

Overview

With over 30 years of experience, Dave Yeast is a distinguished sports officiating expert. He currently serves as an Instant Replay Trainer for the NFL and coordinates baseball umpires for the SEC, Big West, and Western Athletic Conferences. His background also includes sales and customer relations with major brands like adidas and FILA.

Daves life revolves around his passion for sports, particularly football and baseball, which has been the central theme of his long and successful career. He has a deep appreciation for the integrity and performance standards within athletics, reflected in both his professional roles and his interests in leading sports brands like Nike.

He was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, an achievement he considers the honor of a lifetime.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Sports Officiating
He has dedicated over 30 years to officiating and now supervises and trains officials at the highest levels of collegiate baseball and professional football.
Instant Replay
As a trainer for the NFL and former supervisor for the Pac-12 and Big Ten, he is an expert on the quality and consistency of instant replay systems.
Umpire Development
He coordinates and manages baseball umpires for multiple major NCAA conferences, focusing on professionalism, integrity, and performance.

Media Appearances

Dave has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Instant Replay Trainer at National Football League (NFL)
1-2024 - 2-2025
Football Instant Replay at Big Ten Conference
10-2023
Co-Coordinator of Baseball Umpires at Southeastern Conference
6-2020 - 8-2021
Sales at Musco Lighting
7-2016
Coordinator of Baseball Umpires at Western Athletic Conference

Education

1977 - 1979
Education details unavailable from The University of Tulsa

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Exp : 31 Location : Park City, Utah, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Instant Replay Trainer at National Football League (NFL)
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Insights For Selling To Dave

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dave is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dave

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dave move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Dave take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Dave

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