Stevenson University

Recruiting Area: MD Central

Hottle was introduced as the program’s first-ever coach on November 18, 2009. Since then, he has built the Mustangs into a contender on a regional and national level. 

Entering his 14th season, Hottle has been the architect of the Stevenson football program since it was introduced in 2011. The Mustangs - under his watch - have enjoyed conference and post-season success in addition to excellence in the classroom. 

In addition to serving as the head coach of the football program, Hottle also serves as an Assistant Director of Athletics in the department and is part of the senior staff. 

Since starting the program in 2011, Hottle has led the Mustangs to ten straight postseason appearances dating back to the 2014 season. The highlight was the Mustangs winning the 2016 Middle Atlantic Conference title and making its debut in the NCAA tournament in just the sixth season in program history. 

• Member of the NCAA Division III Football Committee (2018-2022)
• ECAC Division III South Coach of the Year (2016)
• MAC Coach of the Year (2016)
• Patriot Award, Maryland Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (2015): Received in recognition of extraordinary support of his employee serving in the Maryland Guard and Reserve
• Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) Coach of the Year (2009)

• Amassed a 27-20 record in five seasons
• Led the Bison back to NCAA Division III status in 2007, defeating two Division III teams, the first time Gallaudet won a game as a Division III school since 1991
• The Bison finished tied for second in the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference in the first season as members
• Hottle led the Bison through a developmental season in 2005 where the team went 9-0
• Gallaudet was featured in various national television media outlets including ESPN, The Washington Post and others
• Served as a consultant to ESPN’s Sal Palantonio on his book How Football Explains America
• Assistant Athletics Director

• Head Coach, Calvert High School (2004)
• Linebackers/Defensive Line Coach, Wesley (2002-04)
• Defensive Coordinator/Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Denison (2001)
• Defensive Line Coach, Frostburg State (1999-2000)

• Native of Alexandria, Va.
• A 1999 graduate of Frostburg State, earning his bachelor’s in physical education before receiving his master’s in education in 2001
• Hottle and his wife, Ashley, have four children, a daughter, Madalynn, and three sons, Wyatt, Cole and Tucker