Dave Doeren
Partnership with Athletes First
Head Football Coach, North Carolina State University

With a proven track record of building resilient teams and cultivating leadership on and off the field, Dave Doeren shares his insights on fostering a winning culture, navigating adversity, and the importance of discipline and teamwork.
$25K - $40K
In 2013, Dave Doeren was hired as the head coach of the North Carolina State University Wolfpack. Under his leadership, the team has had multiple successful seasons, including winning nine games in 2017 and 2018. He is the second winningest coach in NC State history.
Over the years, Doeren has had multiple high-level coaching positions at various universities. He previously served as the head coach at Northern Illinois, where he led the Huskies to back-to-back MAC Championships and was a finalist for national coach of the year. He also served as the defensive coordinator with Wisconsin from 2008-10.
Doeren attended Drake University, where he played college football as a tight end for four years. After graduating in 1994, he began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Southern California.
Off the field, Doeren is known for his commitment to community service and giving back. He has been involved with various charitable organizations and community outreach programs throughout his coaching career.
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Dave Doeren’s Speech Topics
Leadership, Community, and Culture
Dave Doeren shares the keys to building a winning culture, both on and off the field. Drawing from his experience leading successful teams in one of college football’s most competitive environments, Doeren explores the true definition of success—focusing not just on victories, but on fostering leadership, creating a strong team culture, and building meaningful connections within a community.
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