David Hague

Boys' Swimming
2019 Coach of the Year

David Hague

San Angelo Central High School

San Angelo ,
Texas

Impact Statement

” It’s more about swimming properly and enjoying the sport, and continuing to get better as you get older. That’s my priority.” – David Hague

Biography

Hague retired at the end the 2018-19 swim season after leading the Bobcats’ boys’ and girls’ programs for 41 years. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams sent Coach Hague out on top by winning the District 2-6A championships. It was the ninth straight district title for the Bobcats, making them winners of 13 of the last 15 titles. On the girls’ side of things, it was the 10th title in the last 13 years for the Lady Cats.

His illustrious career includes 33 combined district championships, two regional championships, 43 combined District Coach of the Year awards and eight combined Regional Coach of the Year selections. Coach Hague was the Texas Class 6A State Boys’ Coach of the Year in 2016.

As an athlete, Hague was an all-state and all-New England high school swimmer at Cranston, Rhode Island. He was also a NCAA Division II All-American while competing at Keene State College in New Hampshire. Hague still regularly participates in U.S. Masters Swimming. He’s won, often finishing among the top 10 in his age group.

 


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Professional Achievements

  • 2016 Boys Class 6A State Coach of the Year
  • 2014 Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association Theron Pickle Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Personal Honors

  • NCAA Division II All-American - Men's Swimming