David Dowd (American football)

David Dowd
Biographical details
Born (1952-11-07) November 7, 1952
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Alma materNorth Carolina A&T
Playing career
c.1974Gardner–Webb
c. 1975Guilford
Position(s)Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1982–1990Gardner–Webb (AHC/OC/QB)
1990–2003Charleston Southern
2004–2014Sumter HS (SC) (QB)
2014–2019West Ashley HS (SC) (QB)
Head coaching record
Overall34–94

David Dowd is an American football coach and former player. He was the first head football coach at Charleston Southern University in North Charleston, South Carolina, serving from 1991 to 2002, compiling a record of 34–94.

Since leaving collegiate coaching, Dowd has served in a number of coaching roles in South Carolina high schools.