Hamline University Men's Football

Bob Davies was named Head Football Coach at Hamline University in December 2025. He brings extensive experience across all levels of collegiate football and a proven track record of building dynamic, high-performing offenses. Davies has coached at the Division I, II, and III levels, serving as an offensive coordinator at each stop. He became one of the youngest offensive coordinators in Division I history during his time at Marist College. Known for producing immediate offensive improvement, he helped Carleton College break 23 school records and guided the program to its first winning season in 13 years. His three seasons there marked the winningest stretch in school history and included the development of the program’s all-time leading passer. Davies has also been part of record-setting staffs at the highest level, including a Princeton team that set the Ivy League’s all-time passing record. Most recently at Gustavus Adolphus College, his offense increased scoring by more than a touchdown per game and produced an all-conference quarterback despite the quarterback starting only the final seven games of the season. He has played a key role in recruiting at both Carleton and Gustavus, securing commitments from local and national prospects. A native of Jackson, New Jersey, Davies earned his bachelor’s degree from Monmouth University in 2017, where he was a quarterback. He resides in Minneapolis with his wife, Stella.

RECRUITING AREA: Minnesota Private Schools / California Michael Harris enters his fifth season at Hamline University in 2026 and his first as the Pipers’ offensive coordinator after being promoted ahead of the season. Harris previously served as an assistant coach, working with the offensive line. Harris began his collegiate coaching career at MIAC rival Macalester College, where he spent three seasons coaching the offensive line. Prior to Macalester, he spent one season coaching the offensive line at Hopkins High School in Minnesota. A native of Duarte, California, Harris was a three-year starter for the UCLA Bruins, finishing his collegiate career with 42 starts as an offensive lineman. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers in 2012 before joining the Minnesota Vikings in 2014. In 2015, Harris started all 16 games as the Vikings captured the NFC North title. He has remained involved with the NFL, serving as a uniform inspector for Minnesota Vikings home games since 2019. Harris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from UCLA in 2011.

Dennis Lee joined the Hamline University football coaching staff as the defensive coordinator in 2026. Lee brings extensive coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, and Division I levels. Prior to Hamline, he served as the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Carleton College, where his defensive unit ranked among the top four in the conference in 2021 and held opponents to fewer than 100 rushing yards of rushing per game. During his time at Carleton, the defensive line also finished in the top four in total sacks, marking a significant improvement from previous seasons. Lee began his coaching career at the high school level in Minnesota, where he spent 10 seasons from 2005 to 2015 before transitioning to the collegiate ranks in 2016. His collegiate experience includes a stop as a defensive intern at the University of Minnesota, where he was part of a 10–2 team that defeated Auburn in the Outback Bowl and finished the season ranked No. 10 in the AP Poll. Additional coaching stops include Abilene Christian University at the Division I FCS level. In 2024, Lee was selected as a recipient of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the New York Jets, where he spent a month working with special teams and the defensive line.

Jordan Hendy joined the Hamline University football coaching staff in 2026 as an assistant coach, working with the defensive backs and serving as the defensive pass game coordinator. Hendy arrived in Minnesota after spending three seasons at Pittsburg State University. During his time there, he coached cornerbacks in 2024 and safeties in 2023, following a season as an offensive graduate assistant in 2022 where he assisted with the offensive line. Hendy also spent one season at the University of Minnesota as an offensive analyst. As a student-athlete, he earned third-team All-MIAA honors at cornerback as a graduate transfer at Pittsburg State in 2021. That season, he recorded 32 tackles, including 20 solo stops, along with three interceptions and three pass breakups. Hendy began his collegiate playing career at the University of Toledo, where he competed from 2018 to 2020. He recorded eight tackles and an interception in 2019 and redshirted in 2018 after transferring from the College of San Mateo. Hendy spent two seasons at San Mateo, totaling 24 tackles, nine pass breakups, and three interceptions as a sophomore in 2017.

Terry Newsome will embark on his second season as Hamline assistant football coach in 2024.  Newsome, a native from Los Angeles, California, played wide receiver at the University of Mary (NCAA Division II). He was named to the All-NSIC First Team as a kick returner and wide receiver. Newsome received MVP of the 2011 Division II All-American All-Star Game, and landed a private workout with the Chicago Bears. After his playing days, he began coaching defensive backs at Rochester Community and Technical College. He followed that with a stint as wide receivers and defensive backs coach at Cretin Derham Hall. Newsome earned his bachelor of arts degree in communication from University of Mary in 2011. He currently serves as Fitness Director at YMCA of the North in Minneapolis, and resides in North Loop Minneapolis.