Dave Morgan - Soccer Coach - University of Colorado Athletics

Dave Morgan

At a Glance

At Colorado

Prior to Colorado

Joined the Buffaloes’ staff in 2015 after spending 13 seasons as an assistant with the Metro State
Helped guide Metro State to an impressive 13 NCAA Division II Tournament appearances in 13 years
Inducted ino Metro State's Hall of Fame with teh 2004 and 2006 National Championship teams
2023 RMAC Hall of Fame with the 2004 and 2006 National Championship teams
Individually inducted into the Metro State Hall of Fame in 2024 as a play and assistant coach
2025 induction to the Metro State Hall of Fame with the 2008 women's team
Served as the College Advisory Program Director and ECNL Director for the Colorado Storm Soccer Association, and was the Director of Coaching U-15 – U-18 girls
From 1988-94, Morgan was the head coach for the men and women’s varsity team at Wheat Ridge High School where he guided the program to a Jefferson County League Championship in 1991 and qualified for the state playoffs multiple years
Earned multiple awards including Jeffco 5A Girls’ Soccer Coach of Year, Jeffco 5A Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year and State 5A Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year

Professional Career

Won three straight State Championships from 1987-89 with the Colorado Comets U-23 Men’s team before spending two seasons with the Colorado Comets Amateur Soccer Club.
1988, he played semi-professionally with SISL/USISL Colorado Comets Soccer Club where he earned a spot on the USISL All-Star Team twice.

Education

Played at Metro State from 1983-87
Was named a two-time NCAA/NAIA All-Star Selection in 1986-87 and a NAIA All-American in 1986
Earned a degree in sports club administration
He has also earned an Advanced National Diploma, National Diploma and Premier Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association (NSCAA) and holds a USSF “C” license as well as an ACEP Leader Level Certificate