David Gring was named Valparaiso University's head men’s golf coach in June, 2011.

Gring played golf for the Crusaders from 1985-1988 where he was a two-time team Most Valuable Player.  He earned All-Heartland Conference honors in 1985 before receiving All-AMCU accolades in 1987.

He played on the U.S. Amateur Tour during the summers of 1986 and 1987.  Gring has been the runner-up at the Club Championship at the Course at Aberdeen, Valpo’s home course, three times.

During the first fall campaign under Gring, the Crusaders finished in the top half of the field in three of the four tournaments played.

David and his wife Pam have four children, Ryan born in 2000, Lauren born in 2002, Nicholas born in 2005, and Grace born in 2006.