David Irving
Head Coach
E-mail Coach

Coach Irving returns for his twelvth season as Head Coach of the Hammerheads. Holding an English F.A. Coaching Badge, Irving has an overall record of 93-47-19 since beginning his reign with the Hammerheads. Coach Irving began his career in coaching with OPS Finland where he served as player/assistant coach. He brought his knowledge of soccer back to the United States in 1988 when he signed on with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers as the Director of Player Personnel/Assistant Coach. The Strikers won the National Championship in 1989.

His professional playing experience includes tenures with Everton of the English Premier League, Sheffield United, Oldham Athletic Football Club and the Shamrock Rovers. He played in the U.S. for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Tulsa Roughnecks, San Jose Earthquakes, and the Atlanta Chiefs. Irving has played with such legendary players as George Best, Gordon Banks, Gerhard Mueller and competed against opponents such as Pele and Franz Beckenbauer.

Irving’s personal successes have been a big influence on the Hammerheads organization. He’s brought an international flair to Wilmington both with the team as well as helping to orchestrate friendly matches with teams from the United Kingdom.

During the off season David enjoys spending time with his wife Pam, son Jeremy, daughter-in-law Jen, and their granddaughters Annie Kate and Piper.

Kevin Johnson 

Assistant Coach / Director of Hammerhead Youth Academy

Coach Johnson maintains U.S.S.F. "A" license and has spent the past 16 yrs working with youth, collegiate, and professional soccer players across the country. He has been Director of Coaching for 3 different clubs, including the Dallas Texans. Coach Johnson has been an ODP coach for Florida, highlighted by a Region III championship and appearance at ODP National Championship in 2000. He has worked as an assistant coach for both Wake Forest University and the University of South Florida. He was also the head coach for Div. II Florida Tech from 2000-‘04. Coach Johnson currently serves as assistant to Coach Irving w/ the professional side, while directing the academy. He will be the Hammerheads Assistant Coach, as well as the coach of the U-16 Academy boys this summer, and continues to scout for US Soccer’s Development Academy.

Dave Sorenson, Equipment Manager

Matt Triche, Trainer