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Detroit Catholic Central High School

David Sofran

Coach Sofran enters his 27th varsity season of coaching in the Detroit Catholic League and his 10th at Detroit Catholic Central. He serves as the Director of Football Operations and Wide Receivers Coach.

Throughout his career he has coached in 312 games with 237 victories (.760). Over the last 26 years, he has been a part of 24 of 26 playoff seasons,16 District Championships, 11 Regional Championships, 8 State Final appearances, and 6 State Championships. Additionally, he has been a part of 11 Catholic League Championships.

In 2013 he was selected as the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) Assistant Coach of the year. In 2025, he was inducted into the Detroit Catholic League Hall of Fame. Over his tenure, he has coached multiple All State and College bound student athletes. 

In the summer of 2022 and 2023, he was selected to Coach at the prestigious Manning Passing Academy at Nicholls State University in Thibodeau, Louisiana run by Peyton, Eli, and Archie Manning. He was able to assist with 1300+ high school campers from 47 states, and 40+ collegiate quarterbacks including Professional QB's such as Bryce Young (Alabama/Carolina Panthers), Michael Penix (Washington/ Atlanta Falcons), and Drake Maye (North Carolina/ New England Patriots).


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