The 2011-2012 season will be the 21st for Dave Etchison as an assistant coach on the Lady Jacket basketball staff, where he assists in all facets of the program and specializes in student-athlete recruitment. Etchison has been responsible for bringing two All-American performers to Defiance during his tenure with the Lady Jackets.

Prior to his time at Defiance, Etchison spent several seasons as a basketball coach for Tinora High School. He also has seven years of experience as a basketball official.

The Defiance, Ohio native graduated from Morehead State University in 1971 with a degree in agriculture, and is currently employed as a highway technician for the Ohio Department of Transportation.

An avid farmer, Etchison resides in Defiance with his wife, Bonnie. The couple has three children, Jason, Brian, and Kelli Ann, and two grandsons.