David Bishop
David Bishop
  • Title:
    Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
  • Phone:
    (714) 997-6769
  • Email:
    dbishop@chapman.edu
  • Previous College:
    Long Beach State (1986)
  • W-L Record:
    19th season

Bio

Dave Bishop came to Chapman with the revival of the program in 1994. Over the last 25 years, the Panthers have won 53 percent of their games. He became the defensive coordinator under Ken Visser in 1997 and continued to serve as the DC upon the arrival of current head coach Bob Owens. 

He has helped the Panthers to three NCAA Championship appearances in 2014, 2017 and 2019 after winning SCIAC titles in all three seasons. In 2019, Bishop helped lead the Panthers to their best season ever with a 10-1 overall record, including their first-ever win in the NCAA postseason. 

As Defensive Coordinator, Bishop has coached five All-Americans on the defensive side of the ball as well as two SCIAC Defensive Player of the Year selections and 12 All-Region selections.

In 2008, the Panthers allowed just 17.8 points per game - the lowest opponent average in 13 seasons - and in 2007 they ranked No. 42 in Division III in total defense.  Prior to coming to Chapman he coached for 10 years at the college level at Cal State Long Beach and Whittier College. He received both a BA and MA in Physical Education from Long Beach State.