M. Dean Kreps (born December 13, 1961) is an American former college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Hope College, in Holland, Michigan, from 1995 to 2015, compiling a record of 109–97. Kreps guided the Flying Dutchmen to six Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championships.[1]

Dean Kreps
Biographical details
Born (1961-12-13) December 13, 1961 (age 62)
Playing career
1981–1984Monmouth (IL)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1984–1985Illinois (GA)
1986–1990Hope (DL)
1991–1994Hope (DC)
1995–2015Hope
Head coaching record
Overall109–97
Tournaments0–3 (NCAA D-III playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
6 MIAA (1997, 1999–2000, 2003, 2006–2007)

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Hope Flying Dutchmen (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1995–2015)
1995 Hope 2–7 1–4 5th
1996 Hope 4–5 3–2 2nd
1997 Hope 6–3 4–1 1st
1998 Hope 5–4 4–2 2nd
1999 Hope 5–4 5–1 1st
2000 Hope 8–2 5–0 1st L NCAA Division III First Round
2001 Hope 7–2 4–1 2nd
2002 Hope 5–5 4–2 2nd
2003 Hope 7–4 5–1 1st L NCAA Division III First Round
2004 Hope 6–4 5–2 2nd
2005 Hope 5–5 4–2 2nd
2006 Hope 7–4 7–0 1st L NCAA Division III First Round
2007 Hope 6–4 6–1 1st
2008 Hope 3–7 3–3 3rd
2009 Hope 3–7 3–3 3rd
2010 Hope 3–7 3–3 4th
2011 Hope 7–3 5–1 2nd
2012 Hope 5–5 4–2 3rd
2013 Hope 7–3 4–2 T–2nd
2014 Hope 6–4 3–3 T-4th
2015 Hope 2–8 0–6 7th
Hope: 109–97 83–38
Total: 109–97
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ Olsen, Cory (December 7, 2015). "Dean Kreps steps down as Hope College football coach". MLive Media Group. Retrieved July 24, 2023.