Paul Davenport begins his tenure at Navarro College by immediately elevating the program onto the national stage. In his first season leading the Bulldogs, Navarro achieved a
Top 5 NJCAA national ranking, completed an
undefeated regular season, captured a
conference championship, and earned a berth in the
NJCAA National Championship Tournament. The program also produced a
Region MVP and
two NJCAA All-Americans, underscoring Davenport’s immediate impact in both team success and elite player development. A proven championship architect and national program builder, Davenport brings more than a decade of sustained excellence and postseason success to Corsicana.
Prior to Navarro, Davenport served as head coach of both the men’s and women’s programs at Hill College from 2011–2024, building Hill into one of the most respected dual programs in the country.
Championship Pedigree
During his tenure at Hill College, Davenport led his programs to:
- 15 Combined Region V Championships
- 5 NJCAA District Championships
- 8 NJCAA National Championship Tournament Appearances
- 14 NJCAA All-Americans
He is the only coach in the nation to guide both men’s and women’s programs to Regional Championships in the same season (2014).
Davenport earned
Plains District Coach of the Year honors five times (2014, 2015, 2023, 2024) and was named
Region V Coach of the Year eight times (2016–2024).
Women’s Program: A National Standard
Under Davenport’s leadership, the Hill College women’s program achieved one of the most dominant stretches in NJCAA history:
- 11 Consecutive Region V Championships (2014–2024) – Longest streak in the nation
- Undefeated in Region V play (2015–2024)
- 10 Straight Region V Players of the Year
- 10 Straight Region V Championship MVPs
- 12 NJCAA All-Americans
- Longest streak of First-Team All-Americans nationally (2019–2024)
- 3 NJCAA District Championships
- 5 NJCAA National Tournament Appearances
The program set multiple school records during his tenure, including:
- Most goals scored
- Fewest goals conceded
- Best overall record
- Highest NJCAA national ranking
- Highest national tournament seed
- First NJCAA District Championship
- First NJCAA National Championship Tournament appearance
Men’s Program: Building From Firsts to Finals
Davenport engineered a historic rise for the Hill College men’s program, delivering multiple program “firsts,” including:
- First Region V Championship
- First NJCAA District Championship
- First NJCAA National Championship Tournament appearance
- First NJCAA All-American
The men’s team:
- Qualified for 3 consecutive NJCAA National Championship Tournaments (2014–2016) — one of only three programs nationally to accomplish that feat
- Won 4 Region V Championships
- Captured 2 NJCAA District Championships
- Produced 4 Region V Players of the Year
- Produced 4 Region V Championship MVPs
- Earned 2 NJCAA All-Americans
Program records were established for most wins, fewest losses, most goals scored, fewest goals allowed, and highest NJCAA national ranking.
NCAA Division I Foundation
Davenport began his collegiate coaching career at
Texas Christian University, serving as Director of Operations for the women’s soccer program from 2008–2010 before being elevated to assistant coach in 2011. While at TCU, he worked under Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year
Dan Abdalla, gaining Division I experience in elite player development and program management.
Education & Background
A native of Irving, Texas, Davenport attended
Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he competed in football before transitioning into coaching as a volunteer assistant with the women’s soccer program. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration and later completed his master’s degree in Educational Administration at
Texas Christian University.
Davenport brings to Navarro a championship mindset, a history of national consistency, and a proven ability to develop elite players while building programs that sustain success at the highest level.
