2009 FINALIST: Steve Staker, Coe College

Division III

Steve is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. He treats everyone (fellow coaches, staff members and players alike) with the utmost respect. He is a wonderful coach and an extremely humble man. ~ Kristy Upah

About This Coach

Coach Staker was named head coach of the Kohawks in 2008, having previously served as defensive coordinator, linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to arriving at Coe, he spent 35 years as head football coach at Fredericksburg High School in Iowa, where his teams won six district titles and a state championship in 2001. Staker was named to the Iowa Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1994 and was the Class A Coach of the Year in 2001.

Team and Coach Involvement in the Community

• Volunteers at Summer-Fredericksburg High School track meets
• Maintains little league baseball diamonds for Hiawatha Kids’ League as a volunteer
• Chairs the committee organizing and participating in Street Sports events for Dairy Days
• Team volunteered at Arthur Elementary Walkathon, signing autographs and speaking to students
• Players and coach volunteered with Special Olympics in the off-season