Missouri Southern football coach Denver Johnson has named David Johnson as the team's new offensive coordinator.
Johnson comes to Southern after serving two years on the staff at the University of Central Oklahoma where he served as the Quarterbacks Coach for the Bronchos. He replaces Corey Fipps who left the Lions after the season to become the head coach at Kentucky Christian University.
"I am very excited to be able to add David Johnson to our Lion coaching staff and our MSSU family," Denver Johnson said. "I watched Dave play in college and have watched him grow and mature as a coach for several years. I believe Dave will meld quickly into our system, take the reins and put his own mark on our offensive football team. He and his lovely wife Katie will be great additions to the community. I can't overstate how thrilled I am to have them join us in our efforts to build a championship program."
Johnson joined the Central Oklahoma staff in the spring of 2014 and the former Division I quarterback has had a big impact in helping the Bronchos to 15 wins.
Quarterback Chas Stallard was named MIAA Freshman of the Year in 2014 after racking up 2,855 yards total offense under Johnson's guidance, the third-best single-season total in UCO history, in an 8-4 finish.
The Bronchos were even better in 2015, setting single-season records for passing (3,140) and total (5,843) yards in going 7-5 after overcoming an 0-4 start.
Johnson came to UCO after serving one year as quarterbacks coach at Tulsa, his alma mater. He started his coaching career at TU in 2009, spending one year as a graduate assistant before going to Sherman (Texas) High School as offensive coordinator.
Johnson was at Sherman for three years, helping lead the Bearcats to a 29-9 record during that span. He coached 22 offensive All-District players, including a pair of District offensive MVPs.
A native of Portland, Ore., Johnson spent five years as a player at TU and helped the Golden Hurricane to one Conference USA championship and three bowl game titles.
He took over as starter his senior season and completed 258-of-400 passes for 4,059 yards and 46 touchdowns in spearheading TU's No. 1-ranked offense, finishing with a 178.69 passer rating that was second-best in the country to Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford of Oklahoma.
Johnson, a four-time Academic All-Conference USA selection, earned degrees in exercise and sports science and education from TU and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
David is married (Katherine).
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