David Hoffmann was named head coach of the University of Dallas men’s soccer program in 2003 and recently completed his 20th season at the helm. Over two decades, Hoffmann has led the Crusaders to a 165-169-24 record, making him the winningest coach across all sports in university history. Including his previous collegiate head coaching experience, he has surpassed 200 career victories.
Hoffmann guided the Crusaders to some of their most successful campaigns, highlighted by a 2007 Association of Division III Independents (AD3I) championship during a 17-1-1 season—the best winning percentage in program history (.921). In 2008, the team captured the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) title and earned its first NCAA Tournament appearance. The program reached conference finals again in 2009 and 2017, with Hoffmann earning SCAC Coach of the Year honors in 2017. His teams have appeared in national rankings from the NSCAA and NCAA multiple times under his leadership.
Hoffmann’s squads hold school records for wins in a season (17), consecutive home matches without a loss (33 from 2005-2008), most goals in a season (84), and most shutouts in a season (10). His players have garnered a wide array of accolades, including NCAA All-Region, CoSIDA Academic All-American, and All-Conference honors across multiple leagues. Several have gone on to play professionally, with one representing his national team in the Euros and UEFA Champions League.
Schreiner University
Before joining UDallas, Hoffmann spent four seasons as head men’s coach at Schreiner University, guiding the team to three NAIA National Tournament appearances and sectional final berths. At the time of his departure, he was the winningest coach in program history and was also the founding coach of the Schreiner women’s team.
Professional Credentials & Service
Hoffmann holds a NSCAA Advanced National Diploma with Distinction, a USSF “Y” National Youth License, and an FA Soccer Psychology Certification. He has served on the NCAA Regional Selection Committee, the NCAA National Soccer Committee as West Region Chair, and has been a speaker at national conventions and a published contributor to the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Personal
Hoffmann resides in Highland Village with his wife, Tricia, and their children—daughter Trinity and sons Beckett and Keane.
