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Dave Gooden "Texas Shredder"
It was October 7th, 2006 in Cape Cod Massachusetts. I was competing in the amateur portion of the show (Cape Cod Natural), which would follow the IFPA Gaspari Nutrition Pro Classic. The very same day I got to see Carl Matthews Jr. and Philip Ricardo Jr. for the first time. I had never seen a Natural Pro show before, but had heard the name "Texas Shredder", many, many times over the years. Dave Goodin, also known as the Texas Shredder, is a legend in Natural Bodybuilding. Not only was I going to be seeing my first Natural Pro show, but I would also be seeing a legend at the same time.
From his amazing physique to his perfect posing.... he was magical to watch. But, instead of smoke and mirrors, the "Texas Shredder" was the real deal. He spent plenty of time talking to whoever bothered him for a piece of his time, including my wife, who to this day, still talks about the day she got to hang out with the Texas Shredder. My biggest fan became his biggest fan! It was a great day for the IFPA and for the Gaspari Nutrition Pro Classis. History was made that day, and I know I will never forget the great physiques and personalities that lined up on our local stage that day.
Dave's credentials
B.S. in Physical Education from The University of Texas - Graduated with High Honors M.Ed. in Exercise Physiology from The University of Texas Ironman Magazine monthly columnist 15 years full-time personal trainer 26 years competing in bodybuilding 24 years experience in judging bodybuilding 12 years natural bodybuilding contest promoter 18 years competing in powerlifting 8 years owner of Hyde Park Gym, Inc. 9 years coaching in Texas public schools Coached the 1994 Teenage National Champion Powerlifting Team
Contest History
2008 NPC Team Universe Welterweight Runner-up NPC Europa Championships Open Midwt. Champion NPC Europa Championsips Masters Runner-up NPC Masters Nationals Welterweight Runner-up NPC John Sherman Classic Midwt & Open Overall Champion NPC John Sherman Classic Masters Champion
2007 NPC Team Universe Runner-up Welterweight NPC South Texas Championships Midwt and Open Overall Champion NPC South Texas Championships Masters Champion NPC Lonestar Classic Open Midwt., and Masters Champion
2006 NPC Lackland Classic Overall Champion Runner-up IFPA Pro Gaspari Nutrition Classic WNBF Pro Natural U.S. Cup Champion 3-Time WNBF Pro Natural Mr. Universe (1997, 2003) WNBF Pro Natural Mr. Universe
2005 2-time WNBF Pro Masters Cup Champion (2003)
2003 WNBF Pro Natural Mr. Universe WNBF Pro Masters Cup Champion
2001 WNBF Pro Natural Mr. International Middleweight and Overall
2000 The first 2-time WNBF Men's Pro Natural World Champion (1998)
1998 WNBF Men's Pro Natural World Champion
1997 WNBF Pro Natural Mr. Universe
1993 2-time ANPPC All-Natural World Cup Champ Overall (1992)
1992 NPC Lonestar Classic Ltwt Champion All-Natural Mr. Louisiana Overall ANPPC All-Natural World Cup Champ Overall
1990 NPC Texas State Open Midwt. & Overall Champion NPC USA Championships Ltwt. 4th Place NPC Western Cup Midwt. Champion NPC Texas Overall champion
1988 NPC Texas State Open Ltwt. & Overall Champion NPC Lonestar Classic Ltwt. Champion The first 2-time NPC Texas Overall champion
1985 NPC Jr. USA Championships Ltwt. 3rd Place
1984 NPC South Central USA Open Ltwt Champion
More
# 1 on the WNBF All-Time Money Winnings List # 1 in consecutive top-3 placements in WNBF Pro Contests with 12 #1 in consecutive money placements in WNBF Pro Contests with 17 #1 in top-3 placements at the WNBF Pro World Championships with 6
Drug-free National Powerlifting Champion 1997 (NASA) 4-time Drug-free Texas State Powerlifting Champion Former National and World Record Holder in the squat (Natural Athlete Strength Assoc.)
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Dave
didn't disappoint anyone who came to
see him that day..... he took 2nd
only to Philip Ricardo Jr. (another
future legend). He lived up to all
the hype, and to his legendary
bodybuilding resume.
