Tim Vom Steeg
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Timothy Harold "Tim" Vom Steeg is an American
collegiate soccer
head coach
who is currently with the University of California, Santa Barbara
men's soccer team. He has been with the Gauchos since 1999 and is the most successful coach in the history of UC Santa Barbara. He won the 2006 Division I Men's College Cup
and was runner-up in the 2004 Division I Men's College Cup
, as well as being named the 2004 and 2006 NSCAA Coach of the Year.
and is married to Almeria Vom Steeg. They have four sons together (Justin, Carson, and twins Caden and Jared). He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1989 with a B.A.
in history
. In 2000, he received a master's degree
from UC Santa Barbara.
. With the Vaqueros, Vom Steeg won five Western State Conference
as well as the 1996 California Community College State Championship. Vom Steeg also led SBCC to four State Final Fours. The team went 121-18-4 (.846) overall under Vom Steeg's reign, which ended in 1998.
Personally, Vom Steeg was the WSC
Coach of the Year five times out of seven years. He was also named the State Coach of the Year in 1996 as well as the NSCAA Far West Region Coach of the Year in 1997.
Pacific Division Co-Coach of the Year.
The following seasons saw the Gauchos steadily improve, culminating in the school's first Big West Conference
Championship in 2001, Vom Steeg's third year in charge. Not satisfied with the accomplishments of the team, Vom Steeg improved the 7-2-1 conference record from 2001 and turned it into a 9-0-1 conference record in 2002, giving UC Santa Barbara its second Big West title in a row. 2002 also saw the Gauchos reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history, reaching the 2nd round. In 2003, Vom Steeg and UCSB lost the Big West title to rivals Cal State Northridge
, but advanced to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament.
In 2004, Tim Vom Steeg and UC Santa Barbara were firmly put on the map as a bona fide college soccer powerhouse. The Gauchos compiled an 8-2-0 conference record to recapture the Big West title from Northridge. Vom Steeg led the Gauchos into the 2004 Division I Men's College Cup
, reaching the finals against Indiana University in Carson, California
before falling on penalties. The showing led to Vom Steeg being named the 2004 NSCAA Coach of the Year.
Vom Steeg became the winningest coach in UCSB soccer history in 2005. He passed his former collegiate coach Andy Kuenzli (1981-89) with his 96th win when the Gauchos defeated UC Davis
in double overtime October 26. He went on to become the first coach in program history to reach the 100-win plateau after he led that squad to a 2-0 victory over San Diego State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
The crowning achievement of Vom Steeg's career came in 2006. UC Santa Barbara again won the Big West title and made the 2006 Division I Men's College Cup
, however this time they were unseeded. After defeating San Diego State and #3 seed SMU among others, the Gauchos made it to the College Cup in St. Louis, Missouri
to contend for the National Championship. UCSB defeated #2 seed Wake Forest
in penalties, advancing to the championship match against #8 seed and Southern California rival UCLA
. UC Santa Barbara won the title by a 2-1 scoreline, giving the Gauchos their first ever NCAA Championship in soccer and only 2nd NCAA title overall (1979 Men's Water Polo). Vom Steeg was once again named NSCAA Coach of the Year.
UC Santa Barbara had only one All-American player, Dave Hollingsworth in 1970, before Tim Vom Steeg took over the program. Since his tenure began, that number has jumped into double digits. Rob Friend
, Memo Arzate
, Alan Keely
, Drew McAthy
, Tony Lochhead
, Dan Kennedy
, Tyler Rosenlund
, Andy Iro
, Eric Avila
, and Ciaran O'Brien
have all won All-America accolades while at UCSB under Vom Steeg.
Winner
Winner
Runner-up
Personal awards
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collegiate soccer
College soccer
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head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
who is currently with the University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
The University of California, Santa Barbara, commonly known as UCSB or UC Santa Barbara, is a public research university and one of the 10 general campuses of the University of California system. The main campus is located on a site in Goleta, California, from Santa Barbara and northwest of Los...
men's soccer team. He has been with the Gauchos since 1999 and is the most successful coach in the history of UC Santa Barbara. He won the 2006 Division I Men's College Cup
2006 Division I Men's College Cup
The 2006 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I who played for the NCAA Championship in soccer. The College Cup Final Four was held at Hermann Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. All the other games were played at the home field of the higher-seeded...
and was runner-up in the 2004 Division I Men's College Cup
2004 Division I Men's College Cup
The 2004 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I. This year's College Cup Final Four was held at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. All the other games were played at the home field of the higher seeded team. The final was held on...
, as well as being named the 2004 and 2006 NSCAA Coach of the Year.
Personal life
Vom Steeg resides in Santa Barbara, CaliforniaSanta Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Situated on an east-west trending section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply-rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean...
and is married to Almeria Vom Steeg. They have four sons together (Justin, Carson, and twins Caden and Jared). He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1989 with a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in history
History
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. In 2000, he received a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
from UC Santa Barbara.
Playing career
Vom Steeg played for UC Santa Barbara from 1985 to 1988 under coach Andy Kuenzli. He did not seek to go professional. Instead, he took his knowledge of the game and parlayed it into a coaching job.Santa Barbara City College
Vom Steeg's first head coaching job came in 1992 when he was named head coach of Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara City College
Santa Barbara City College is a two-year community college founded in 1909. It is located on a campus right over the beach in the city of Santa Barbara, California, USA. SBCC offers associate degrees in English, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, and occupational and...
. With the Vaqueros, Vom Steeg won five Western State Conference
Western State Conference
The Western State Conference is a college athletic conference that is affiliated with the California Community College Athletic Association. The conference was established in 1950, making it the oldest community college conference in California...
as well as the 1996 California Community College State Championship. Vom Steeg also led SBCC to four State Final Fours. The team went 121-18-4 (.846) overall under Vom Steeg's reign, which ended in 1998.
Personally, Vom Steeg was the WSC
Western State Conference
The Western State Conference is a college athletic conference that is affiliated with the California Community College Athletic Association. The conference was established in 1950, making it the oldest community college conference in California...
Coach of the Year five times out of seven years. He was also named the State Coach of the Year in 1996 as well as the NSCAA Far West Region Coach of the Year in 1997.
UC Santa Barbara
Vom Steeg was hired as the head coach of UC Santa Barbara, his alma mater, in 1999. He took the program over from Mark Arya, who from 1992 through 1998 amassed a 40-84-6 (.331) record. Vom Steeg delivered immediate results, improving upon a 2-17-1 (0-8-1 conference) record under Arya's last year in 1998 to finish the 1999 season with a 13-7-0 (4-3-0 conference) record. The feat saw Vom Steeg named an MPSFMountain Pacific Sports Federation
The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation is a college athletic conference whose member teams are located in the western United States. The conference participates at the NCAA Division I level.-History:...
Pacific Division Co-Coach of the Year.
The following seasons saw the Gauchos steadily improve, culminating in the school's first Big West Conference
Big West Conference
The Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...
Championship in 2001, Vom Steeg's third year in charge. Not satisfied with the accomplishments of the team, Vom Steeg improved the 7-2-1 conference record from 2001 and turned it into a 9-0-1 conference record in 2002, giving UC Santa Barbara its second Big West title in a row. 2002 also saw the Gauchos reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history, reaching the 2nd round. In 2003, Vom Steeg and UCSB lost the Big West title to rivals Cal State Northridge
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge is a public university in Northridge, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, California, United States....
, but advanced to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament.
In 2004, Tim Vom Steeg and UC Santa Barbara were firmly put on the map as a bona fide college soccer powerhouse. The Gauchos compiled an 8-2-0 conference record to recapture the Big West title from Northridge. Vom Steeg led the Gauchos into the 2004 Division I Men's College Cup
2004 Division I Men's College Cup
The 2004 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I. This year's College Cup Final Four was held at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. All the other games were played at the home field of the higher seeded team. The final was held on...
, reaching the finals against Indiana University in Carson, California
Carson, California
Carson is a city in Los Angeles County, California. As of the 2010 census, Carson had a total population of 91,714. Located south of downtown Los Angeles and approximately 14 miles away from the Los Angeles International Airport, it is known as a suburb of the city....
before falling on penalties. The showing led to Vom Steeg being named the 2004 NSCAA Coach of the Year.
Vom Steeg became the winningest coach in UCSB soccer history in 2005. He passed his former collegiate coach Andy Kuenzli (1981-89) with his 96th win when the Gauchos defeated UC Davis
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
in double overtime October 26. He went on to become the first coach in program history to reach the 100-win plateau after he led that squad to a 2-0 victory over San Diego State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
The crowning achievement of Vom Steeg's career came in 2006. UC Santa Barbara again won the Big West title and made the 2006 Division I Men's College Cup
2006 Division I Men's College Cup
The 2006 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship was a tournament of 48 teams from NCAA Division I who played for the NCAA Championship in soccer. The College Cup Final Four was held at Hermann Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. All the other games were played at the home field of the higher-seeded...
, however this time they were unseeded. After defeating San Diego State and #3 seed SMU among others, the Gauchos made it to the College Cup in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
to contend for the National Championship. UCSB defeated #2 seed Wake Forest
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Originally, Wake Forest's athletic teams were known as the Fighting Baptists, due to its association with the Baptist Convention...
in penalties, advancing to the championship match against #8 seed and Southern California rival UCLA
UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins are the sports teams for University of California, Los Angeles . The Bruin men's and women's teams participate in NCAA Division I as part of the Pacific-12 Conference and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation . For football, they are in the Football Bowl Subdivision of Division I...
. UC Santa Barbara won the title by a 2-1 scoreline, giving the Gauchos their first ever NCAA Championship in soccer and only 2nd NCAA title overall (1979 Men's Water Polo). Vom Steeg was once again named NSCAA Coach of the Year.
UC Santa Barbara had only one All-American player, Dave Hollingsworth in 1970, before Tim Vom Steeg took over the program. Since his tenure began, that number has jumped into double digits. Rob Friend
Rob Friend
Rob Friend is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2nd Bundesliga.-Early years:...
, Memo Arzate
Memo Arzate
Guillermo "Memo" Arzate is an American soccer midfielder who last played for Portland Timbers of the USL First Division. He previously played for the University of California, Santa Barbara's Men's Soccer team....
, Alan Keely
Alan Keely
Alan Vincent Keely , is an Irish footballer who plays for Leinster Senior League club Malahide United. Keely plays as a central defender and he is the son of former League of Ireland player and manager, Dermot Keely....
, Drew McAthy
Drew McAthy
Drew Alan McAthy is an American soccer striker, who last played for Portland Timbers of the USL First Division....
, Tony Lochhead
Tony Lochhead
Tony James Lochhead is a New Zealander football defender who currently plays for Wellington Phoenix of the A-League.-Club career:Lochhead went to America to play college soccer for UC Santa Barbara in 2001...
, Dan Kennedy
Dan Kennedy (soccer)
Daniel Hoffard "Dan" Kennedy is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-College and amateur:...
, Tyler Rosenlund
Tyler Rosenlund
Tyler Robert Rosenlund is an Canadian soccer player currently playing for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.-College and amateur:...
, Andy Iro
Andy Iro
Andrew "Andy" Iro is an English footballer who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
, Eric Avila
Eric Avila
Eric Humberto Avila is an American soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:...
, and Ciaran O'Brien
Ciaran O'Brien
Ciaran Patrick O'Brien is an American soccer player who currently plays for Atlanta Silverbacks in the North American Soccer League.-Youth and College:...
have all won All-America accolades while at UCSB under Vom Steeg.
Santa Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara City CollegeSanta Barbara City College is a two-year community college founded in 1909. It is located on a campus right over the beach in the city of Santa Barbara, California, USA. SBCC offers associate degrees in English, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, and occupational and...
Winner
- Western State Conference Championship (5)
- California Community College State Championship (1)
- Western State Conference Coach of the Year (5)
- California State Coach of the Year (1): 1996
- NSCAA Far West Region Coach of the Year (1): 1997
UC Santa Barbara
Winner
- NCAA Men's Soccer ChampionshipNCAA Men's Soccer ChampionshipThe NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
(1): 2006 - Big West ConferenceBig West ConferenceThe Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...
Championship (5): 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010
Runner-up
- NCAA Men's Soccer ChampionshipNCAA Men's Soccer ChampionshipThe NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
(1): 2004 - Big West ConferenceBig West ConferenceThe Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...
Championship (2): 2003, 2005
Personal awards
- NSCAA Coach of the Year (2): 2004, 2006
- Big West ConferenceBig West ConferenceThe Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...
Coach of the Year (2): 2004, 2005 - Mountain Pacific Sports FederationMountain Pacific Sports FederationThe Mountain Pacific Sports Federation is a college athletic conference whose member teams are located in the western United States. The conference participates at the NCAA Division I level.-History:...
Co-Coach of the Year (1): 1999
As a manager
As Of 12/4/2009| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | D | Win % | |||
| Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara City College is a two-year community college founded in 1909. It is located on a campus right over the beach in the city of Santa Barbara, California, USA. SBCC offers associate degrees in English, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, and occupational and... |
1992 | 1998 | 143 | 121 | 18 | 4 | 84.62 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 1999 | Incumbent | 240 | 157 | 61 | 22 | 70 |
| Career | 383 | 278 | 79 | 28 | 73 | ||