David Bennett is a former American football coach known for his tenure as the head coach of the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers from 2002 to 2011. Under his leadership, the team achieved significant success, including multiple conference championships and a notable improvement in their overall performance. Before coaching, Bennett played as a wide receiver at Catawba College. His coaching career also included positions at various colleges, where he focused on developing players and building competitive teams. Bennett's contributions to college football have left a lasting impact on the programs he was involved with.