University of Mary Athletics

Dave Godfread
Meritorious Service – Coaching
    
      
A graduate of Stanley High School, Stanley, ND, Dave Godfread has earned a place in the hearts of countless former athletes at U-Mary and throughout North Dakota, not only as a great coach, but also as a friend. A man who places honesty with himself and others above all else, Dave is known for being gentle and empathetic, but also strong enough to show his feelings. During his career, he has given quietly and without reservation to many and received what has come his way with grace and gratitude.
      
Dave attended UND on a basketball scholarship, playing from 1965 to 1969 while majoring in physical education and math. Upon completion of his eligibility, he served as UND’s freshman basketball coach under Dave Gunther and pursued his master’s degree. After a year as head coach at Garrison High School, he became head coach at Bottineau High School. Dave joined the Marauders family in 1976, serving as associate basketball coach until 1983, when he left to put his talents to use in the administrative arena. After serving as principal of Bismarck’s St. Mary’s Central High School for two years, he moved with his wife, Judy, and their family to Grand Forks, ND, becoming an administrator at South Junior High School. Today, Dave is the principal of Grand Forks Community High School and director of Adult Learning.
                 
During Dave’s years of coaching at U-Mary, the Marauders won 166 games, averaging 23.7 wins per year. The 1981-1982 men’s basketball team logged a 30-3 record, won the independent tournament, and won the NAIA District 12 Tournament, and entered the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City — the first time in more than 20 years a North Dakota team made it to an NAIA tournament. But Dave is remembered as more than a winning coach; he was and always will be a great role model as well, inspiring student-athletes and his peers alike with his caring, concern, compassion, wisdom and guidance.