David Trist

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David George Trist (born September 22, 1947 in Christchurch) is a former first class cricketer who played for Canterbury. A right arm fast-medium bowler, he played 24 games between 1968/69 and 1977/78.

After retiring he became a cricket coach and led Eastern Province to victory in the 1989 Currie Cup. He also had a spell as coach of the Netherlands. Following New Zealand's tour of England in 1999, Trist replaced Steve Rixon as coach.

Under Trist, New Zealand won the 2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy in Nairobi.