In 1990 Steven entered the University of Central Florida where he continued his academic studies, athletic career and spiritual journey. During his time at UCF he majored in Business Administration, earned an athletic scholarship and started for four seasons as a defensive back on the football team, ultimately serving as a team captain his senior year. But what became a renewed prority was the spirtual awakening he had experienced as a twelve year-old. In the fall of 1994 after a devastating football injury, Steven graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from UCF and began seeking his next step in life.
As his college career came to an end, he sought to discover the path Christ had prepared for his life. So, in 1995, following graduation he moved to Dallas, Texas where he started graduate studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. While at DTS Steven grew in his knowledge and understanding of the Scriptures which had a profound impact on his Christian faith. Simultaneously, he embarked on a career in coaching and teaching at Providence Christian School of Texas. While at Providence, Steven taught History and Physical Education and served as the Head Coach for three different sports (Cross-Country, Track and Field, and Soccer). While DTS served as a source for biblical and theological grounding, Providence functioned as the venue for its application.
In 1997, Steven married Rachel-Ruth Lotz. They spent the first year of their marriage in Dallas coaching and teaching together. Following their time there, they moved to North Carolina, where Steven earned a second Masters degree, this one in Intercultural Studies and began working with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes while staying plugged in with the coaching community.
In 2000, Steven became an Area College Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and a year later, while maintaining his ministry duties, became an assistant football coach at Needham Broughton High School. After two successful seasons at Broughton High School, he joined North Raleigh Christian Academy as Head Football Coach and Senior Bible Teacher. During his five years at North Raleigh, he enjoyed success both on the field and in the classroom, helping train leaders in a number of venues. In addition to Steven’s coaching and teaching duties, he spent time chairing the Bible Department and developing as a leader within the school’s administrative structure.
In 2005 while serving at North Raleigh, Steven began work on a Doctoral degree in Christian Leadership with a concentration in the area of Coaching and Leadership Development. In the spring of 2008, he officially launched A Coaching Revolution, a non-profit organization devoted to proclaiming biblical truth and equipping those in positions of leadership with the principles necessary to grow, mature and lead. In the summer of 2008 Steven left North Raleigh Christian Academy and joined Butch Davis' football program at the University of North Carolina. While at UNC, he assisted with their summer football camp and worked as an offensive intern for John Shoop (Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach).
In 2009 while continuing to develop A Coaching Revolution, Steven completed his Doctoral studies. Today, he serves as the Head Football Coach at Cardinal Gibbons High School and serves as a speaker and consultant for A Coaching Revolution, pressing forward with his vision to transform the athletic world from the inside-out by equipping those in the sports community with the tools needed to rightly influence the next generation of athletes, scholars and leaders.
Steven and Rachel-Ruth have three daughters, Bell, Sophia, and Riggin. They currently reside in Raleigh, North Carolina.
BACKGROUND
COACHING
CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL - Raleigh, NC 2011-present
*Head Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach
*Director of Strength and Conditioning (Football)
*Assistant Coach, Track & Field (Sprints and Jumps)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - Chapel Hill, NC 2008
*Offensive Intern, Football (Quarterbacks)
NORTH RALEIGH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Raleigh, NC 2003-2008
*Head Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach
*Director of Strength and Conditioning (Football)
*Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach, Oasis Shrine Bowl All-Star Game (2007)
*President Big East Independent Football Conference (2006-2007)
NEEDHAM BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL - Raleigh, NC 2001-2002
*Assistant Coach, Football (Wide Receivers)
*Strength and Conditioning Consultant
PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL of TEXAS - Dallas, TX 1995-1998
*Head Coach, Track & Field
*Head Coach, Cross-Country
*Head Coach, Soccer
UNIVERSITY of CENTRAL FLORIDA - Orlando, FL 1995 (spring)
*Postgraduate Assistant, Football (Defensive Backs)
PLAYING
BALTIMORE RAVENS, CAROLINA PANTHERS, DALLAS COWBOYS - 1998
*Defensive Back
(Worked out for each team in spring/summer of 1998 after recovering from reconstructive knee surgery)
UNIVERSITY of CENTRAL FLORIDA - Orlando, FL 1990-1994
*Defensive Back (4-year starter and Team Captain)
WINTER PARK HIGH SCHOOL - Winter Park, FL 1987-1990
*4-Sport Letterman and Team Captain
EDUCATION
DUKE UNIVERSITY - Durham, NC 2012
*Duke Leadership Program
GORDON-CONWELL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY - Charlotte, NC 2005-2009
*Doctor of Ministry (Christian Leadership)
SOUTHEASTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY - Wake Forest, NC 1999-2000
*Master of Arts (Intercultural Studies)
DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY - Dallas, TX 1995-1997
*Master of Arts (Biblical Studies)
UNIVERSITY of CENTRAL FLORIDA - Orlando, FL 1990-1994
*Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)
WORK
CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL - Raleigh, NC 2011-present
*Head Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach
*Director of Strength and Conditioning (Football)
*Assistant Coach, Track & Field (Sprints and Jumps)
*Health and Physical Education Teacher
A COACHING REVOLUTION - Raleigh, NC 2008-present
*Founder and President
*Lead Consultant
*Developer/Presenter of ACR Coaching Curriculum
*Chapel Speaker
NORTH RALEIGH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Raleigh, NC 2003-2008
*Head Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach
*Director of Strength and Conditioning (Football)
*Chair of the Bible Department
*Senior Bible Teacher
*Chapel Speaker
FELLOWSHIP of CHRISTIAN ATHLETES - Raleigh, NC 2000-2003
*Area Representative (College Coordinator)
*Huddle Leader Coordinator
*Assistant Football Coach (Needham Broughton High School)
*Strength and Conditioning Consultant
*Chapel Speaker
BAYLEAF BAPTIST CHURCH - Raleigh, NC 1999-2000
*Sports/Activities Director
*Lead Teacher for College Class
*Chapel Speaker
PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL of TEXAS - Dallas, TX 1995-1998
*History and Physical Education Teacher
*Head Coach (Soccer, Cross-Country, Track and Field)
*Chapel Speaker
HONORS
Carolina 6 Conference Coach of the Year (2011)
Who’s Who among America’s Teachers
National Honor Roll for Outstanding American Teachers
Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society)
North Raleigh Christian Academy Teacher of the Year (2007-2008)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Football Coaches Association (Member)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
North Carolina Coaches Association (Member)
North Carolina Football Coaches Association (Member)
USA Track and Field (USATF Certified Coach)
Evangelical Training Association (Certified Teacher)
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