Dave Hardie was the coach of the Fleming College (Peterborough) men's and women's soccer teams beginning in 1970 and held the position until 1995, covering a span of 25 years.

Hardie led his men's team to three OCAA championship silver medals, including back-to-back seasons in 1982-83 and 1983-84. He captured a bronze medal in 1987-88 and a fourth place finish in 1986-87. In 1980-81, his team compiled a perfect 7-0 record, and repeated the accomplishment in 1983-84 going 6-0-2. In 1987-88, Hardie was named OCAA Coach of the Year.

The woman's program began play during the 1985-86 season and under the tutelage of Hardie, the team earned a bronze medal at the OCAA championship in their first season of competition. He would go on to win another bronze medal in 1987-88 and cap off a stellar coaching career by capturing his fourth and final silver medal at the 1993-94 OCAA championship.