Playing career

College

In college, Hohensee played for the Minnesota. After coming out of junior college at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California, Hohensee quarterbacked the Gophers for two seasons in 1981 and 1982, setting numerous school passing records.

After college

He played for the Washington Federals of the United States Football League from 1983-1984, the Ottawa Rough Riders and Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1985, and was a replacement player on the Chicago Bears of the National Football League during the 1987 NFL strike. Additionally, before beginning his career as an AFL coach, Hohenesee was a quarterback for the AFL's Pittsburgh Gladiators during the League's first two seasons in 1987 and 1988.

As the Washington Federals' quarterback in 1983, Hohensee is best remembered for coming up one foot short of the goal line in a loss to the Oakland Invaders. Additionally, Hohensee threw the first touchdown pass in AFL history.

Coaching career

Chicago Rush, AFL 2001-2008

Hohensee was named the first coach in Chicago Rush history, with the team beginning play in 2001. With Hohensee, the Rush made the playoffs in every season, winning ArenaBowl XX. The Rush played in four consecutive AFL Conference Championship games from 2004 to 2008, and won its division in 2002, 2004, 2007, and 2008. "Coach Ho" recorded his 100th career victory in 2006 when the team defeated the Las Vegas Gladiators at Allstate Arena.

Peoria Pirates, af2 2009

When the AFL stopped play in 2009, Hohensee remained in Arena Football in Illinois. He coached the Peoria Pirates, but the team finished 5-11.

Chicago Rush, AFL 2010

Hohensee returned to coach the Rush when the AFL returned for the 2010 season. He led the Rush to a 10-6 season, and the team made the playoffs. On August 20, 2010, Hohensee announced he was resigning from the Rush after nine season with the team. He finished with 108 regular season wins for the Rush and nine more in the playoffs.

Philadelphia Soul, AFL 2011

Hohensee was hired at the coach of the Philadelphia Soul on August 31, 2010. He was the team's first head coach since the team went on hiatus together with the league as a whole following the 2008 season. The team's last game prior to Hohensee's hire was ArenaBowl XXII in which they defeated the San Jose SaberCats 59-56. After a 6-12 season, Hohensee resigned on July 27, 2011.

Iowa Barnstormers, AFL 2012-2014

On August 16, 2011, Hohensee was named the head coach of the Iowa Barnstormers. On August 4, 2014, it was announced that his contract would not be renewed. During his three seasons as Barnstormers coach, he posted a 19-35 record and failed to make the postseason once.

Portland Thunder

On September 24, 2014, Hohensee was named the head coach of the Portland Thunder. After a 5-13 record, and 3rd place finish in the Pacific Division, Hohensee's contract was not renewed. Has since become inactive as an AFL coach.

Head coaching record

Team	Year	Regular Season				Post Season
		Won	Lost	Win %	Finish	Won	Lost	Win %	Result
WSH	1990	2	6	.250	6th in AFL	-	-	-	-
WSH Total		2	6	.250	-	-	-	-
ALB	1994	10	2	.833	1st in American Conference	1	1	.500
ALB	1995	7	5	.583	1st in AFL East	1	1	.500
ALB	1996	10	4	.714	1st in AFL East	1	1	.500
ALB Total		27	11	.711	-	3	3	.500
ANA	1997	2	12	.143	3rd in AFL West	-	-	-	-
ANA Total		2	12	.143	-	-	-	-
NE	1999	5	9	.357	3rd in AFL East	-	-	-	-
NE	2000	8	6	.571	2nd in AFL East	0	1	.000
NE Total		13	15	.450	-	0	1	.000
CHI	2001	7	7	.500	3rd in AFL Central	1	1	.500
CHI	2002	9	5	.642	1st in AFL Central	1	1	.500
CHI	2003	8	8	.500	3rd in AFL Central	0	1	.000
CHI	2004	11	5	.688	1st in AFL Central	1	1	.500
CHI	2005	9	7	.563	2nd in AFL Central	1	1	.500
CHI	2006	7	9	.438	3rd in AFL Central	4	0	1.000
CHI	2007	12	4	.750	1st in AFL Central	1	1	.500
CHI	2008	11	5	.688	1st in AFL Central	0	1	.000
CHI	2010	10	6	.625	2nd in AFL Central	0	1	.000
CHI Total		83	57	.593	-	9	8	.530
PHI	2011	6	12	.333	4th in AFL East	-	-	-	-
PHI Total		6	12	.333	-	-	-	-
Iowa	2012	7	11	.389	3rd in AFL Central	-	-	-	-
Iowa	2013	6	12	.333	3rd in AFL Central	-	-	-	-
Iowa	2014	6	12	.333	4th in AFL Eastern	-	-	-	-
Iowa Total		19	35	.352	-	-	-	-
POR	2015	5	13	.278	3rd in AFL Pacific	-	-	-	-
POR Total		5	13	.278	-	-	-	-
Total		158	160	.497		12	12	.500

Accomplishments

• ArenaBowl XX winning coach
• Reached AFL Semifinals - 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
• Division Winner—1995, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008

Car Accident

On Saturday April 28, 2007 Hohensee was hit by a car while walking in a grocery store parking lot, but still coached the Rush to a victory over the Philadelphia Soul two days later. He coached the game in the team press box with a sling around his arm.

[ Source: Wikipedia ]