| Dave Hoover | |
| Player Years1: | 1961–1963 |
| Player Team1: | Iowa State |
| Coach Years1: | ?–1971 |
| Coach Team1: | Wayne State (MI) (assistant) |
| Coach Years2: | 1972–1973 |
| Coach Team2: | Wayne State (MI) |
| Coach Years3: | 1974–1978 |
| Coach Team3: | Emporia State |
| Overall Record: | 16–50–1 |
David F. Hoover is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan from 1972 to 1973 and at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas from 1974 until 1978, compiling a career record of 16–50–1. His record at Emporia State was 9–40.[1] Hoover played college football at Iowa State University from 1961 to 1963.