Jeff Price-Head Coach

Coach Price played quarterback and coached for 10 years (1999-2008) with the DFW Panthers (NPSFL). During that time he won the NPSFL Division II National Championship twice (2005 and 2007).  Coach Price was named the Head Coach for the Dallas Defenders in 2008 and led the Defenders to the NPSFL National Championship Game in 2010 and three NPSFL Division II Championship appearances (2013, 2022, and 2023) with a victory in the NPSFL Division II National Championship Game in 2013.  Coach Price has served in multiple positions on the Board of Directors and is currently the Head Coach and General Manager.

Coach Price is an Assistant Chief Deputy with the Collin County Sheriff's Office and has served over 35 years in law enforcement.  He retired from the Dallas Police Department in 2022 after serving 32 years.  During that time, he was awarded the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Medal for Valor, the Dallas Police Medal of Valor, Certificate of Merit, Police Commendation Award, Life Saving Award, Safe Driving Award, Attendance Award, numerous Marksmanship Awards, and over 68 citizen and police commendations.  

Coach Price also currently serves as the President of the NPSFL (2016 to present) and was inducted into the inaugural class of the NPSFL Hall of Fame in 2024.

Coach Price can be reached at    DallasDefenders@yahoo.com 

Coach Hinson played Tight End for the Dallas Defenders for 2 seasons (2010-

2011), before joining the coaching staff in 2012 as an Assistant Coach, and the

team Equipment Manager.  He has been a Board Member since 2014, and helped

to coach the Dallas Defenders to a victory in the 2013 NPSFL Division II National

Championship Game. 

Coach Hinson is a retired Detective with the Lewisville Police Department and

has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience.

Coach Hinson can be reached at  acehinson@aol.com

Coach McCoy played quarterback for the Dallas Defenders from 2009 to 2017.  He played in the NPSFL National Championship in 2010 and a victory in the NPSFL Division II Championship in 2013.  Previously in his NPSFL career, he played quarterback for the DFW Panthers (2004-2008) where he won two NPSFL Division II Championships (2005 and 2007).   

Coach McCoy is a Police Officer with the Arlington Police Department and has served over 20 years. 

Coach McCoy was inducted into the inaugural class of the NPSFL Hall of Fame in 2024.

Coach McCoy can be reached at  ronnymc00@yahoo.com

Coach Bristo played with the Dallas Defenders for 5 seasons and was part of the NPSFL Division II National Championship Team in 2013.  Coach Bristo currently serves as the Director of Transportation.

 
Coach Bristo has been a Dallas Police Officer for over 30 years and has received several citizen and police commendations.

Coach Bristo can be reached at  dpdcuffs@yahoo.com 

 Coach Witt joined the Dallas Defenders as a player/coach in 2018. He has been the Special Teams coach 2022 t0 2026. Coach Witt will be the Special Teams and Assistant Offensive Coach for the 2026 Season. Coach Witt was a player for the DFW Police and Fire Panther Football Team (NPSFL) 1993-2008 and played with Coach Price and Coach McCoy on the 2005 and 2007 Division II National Championship teams. Coach Witt started his football career in 1967 with experience as a player at North JHS Waco, Waco HS, Mesa College AZ.

Coach Witt is a Master Peace Officer recently retired from the McLennan County Sheriff's Office (24 yrs), with 35+ years in Law Enforcement.

Coach Witt is a US Air Force veteran serving with 20+ years on active duty and the reserves since 1975. After a break in service for 15 years, he enlisted after the 9-11 attack on New York to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the Global War on Terrorism. He served in Iraq 2005-2006, Kuwait, Qatar, and several other places. He has had numerous citations, medals, and awards in military and law enforcement.

Coach Witt can be reached at lonewolf4143@yahoo.com