David Cox graduated with his BSE degree in kinesiology from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville in 2008 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2011. He received his certification in advanced vestibular rehabilitation in 2016 as well as certifications in dry needling. David grew up in Germantown, Tenn., and has been in the middle Tennessee area for eight years. He has one son and is active in the community, leading a running group in south Franklin each week.