Bio

Dave Prediger is in his fifth year as an assistant coach in the Owens men's soccer program.

He has helped guide the Express to a 54-28-3overall record in the past four seasons, including a 16-6-1 record in OCCAC play. He helped lead the program to its first OCCAC championship in 2012.

Prior to the team's 12-8-1 finish in 2014, Prediger led the Express to a 15-6-1 record in 2013. The team won the program's most games since 2007, advanced to the Region XII tournament championship game for the first time since 2007 and their 15 wins was the third most in a single season in program history.

Prior to coaching at Owens, Prediger served as head varsity boys and girls soccer coach at Maumee Valley Country Day School for the past 20 years. Additionally, he taught physical education and health over the same period.

Prediger is a graduate of Concordia University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in physical education and minors in biology and theology. He played soccer four years at Concordia and received All-National College Christian Athletic Association honors. Following his playing career at Concordia, Prediger played professionally for the Arkansas Diamonds, Toledo Pride and Toledo Twisters.

Prediger resides in Holland, Ohio with his wife, Paula, and their son, Kody. The Benton Harbor, Mich., native is currently working on a master's degree at Drake University.