Dave Canales compiled a career record of 5–12 as an NFL coach. Dave Canales learned the game under Aaron Curry, Brian Schottenheimer, Darrell Bevell. The Dave Canales coaching tree includes AC Carter, Bernie Parmalee, Brad Idzik, Carl Smith, Daren Bates, and 25 more.
Mentors: Aaron Curry, Brian Schottenheimer, Darrell Bevell, Pete Carroll
Coaching tree: AC Carter, Bernie Parmalee, Brad Idzik, Carl Smith, Daren Bates, Darrell Bevell, Dean Petzing, Dom Capers, Dwayne Stukes, George Li, Harold Goodwin, Ilir Emini, Jessica Beckenstein, Jim Caldwell, Joe Gilbert, Jonathan Cooley, Kevin Peterson, Keyshawn Colmon, Mayur Chaudhari, Mike Bercovici, Pat McPherson, Peter Hansen, Renaldo Hill, Rob Moore, Scott Cooper, Skip Peete, Thad Lewis, Todd Wash, Tracy Smith, Will Harriger