Steve Golas returns to Lewis and Clark for his second season at the helm of the Pioneers. His inaugural campaign saw many highlights including the schools first ever NCAA Division III victories over a regionally (George Fox) and nationally ranked opponent (Whitworth) as well as the development of All-NWC performer Liska Havel.

Golas brings with him an incredibly high energy level and passion for the game. He has found success at every level he has been and has had the good fortune of being a part of and overseeing some remarkable transitions in programs. Golas began his coaching career at Bemidji State University helping lead the team to a then school record win total and one of the biggest turnarounds in the nation in 2000.

Golas moved on to William Penn University in 2002 where he served one season as an assistant women’s coach and associate men’s head coach. The women’s squad won the MCC championship and advanced all the way to the Region VII championship game. The men had similar success posting a school record 11-5-2 season after finishing 5-11-2 the year before. Golas was named Head Men’s Coach at the conclusion of the season and watched his 2003 squad post a 10-6-1 record while breaking numerous school records and finishing the season ranked # 2 in NAIA Region VII.

Golas then moved on to Angelo State University as an assistant women’s coach. He helped lead the team to their first ever back to back 10 win seasons and the school earned post season LSC Tournament berths as well as their highest ever regional ranking during his tenure.

Prior to his arrival at Lewis & Clark, Golas led Millikin University to one of the most significant single season turnarounds in NCAA history. The 2006 Millikin women’s squad posted a 2-13 record. He led the 2007 Millikin team to a 12-7 record while breaking an astonishing 17 school records along the way while posting one of the nations top 10 scoring offenses.

Golas has also had success at the club level. Serving as a staff coach for the Chicago Blast Soccer Club he led each team he coached to IWSL League Championships in 2006.

As a player Golas played collegiately at Coe College. He was a 4 year letter winner for the Kohawks and was twice recognized as the teams Most Improved Player. While at Coe he was also a member of the track and field squad.

Golas earned his bachelor’s from Coe College in 1998 and received his master’s in Sports Studies from Bemidji State University in 2002.

He and his wife Becky (L&C Assistant Coach) and their son Jacoby (born February 2009) reside in Tualatin, Ore.