Bio

Steve Schneider, '80, was an integral part of the Midland Community for 32 years, from 1976-2008. Steve was a standout on the Midland Football Team from '76-'79 as a defensive lineman and he helped guide the Warriors to three conference championships. In '79, Steve was a captain on the team that won a conference championship with a 9-0 regular season record and qualified for the NAIA National Championship Playoffs. He began his professional career at Midland in 1980 as a position coach and as the Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the football program. Steve was Head Softball Coach from 1988-1992 and was a two-time District 11 Coach of the Year. In football, he became the Defensive Coordinator in 1988 and then was named Head Coach, Director of Athletics, and Chair of the Physical Education Department in 1992. He guided the Warriors to the NAIA National Championship Playoffs in 1994, earning conference Coach of the Year honors. Steve continued as Director of Athletics from 2001-2006. During his 14 years as Director of Athletics, Steve effectively implemented Athletic Department growth and he served as a mentor to all coaches and student-athletes. Steve served as the project manager for a $9 million dollar athletic facility expansion that was officially dedicated as the Event Center for Athletics and Conferencing in August 2006. From 2007-2008, Steve was Vice President for Institutional Advancement, overseeing the fundraising and donor relations efforts for Midland. Currently, Steve is the Director of Athletics and Head Football Coach at Peru State College, where he continues his leadership and commitment to small-college athletics. Steve graduated from Midland in 1980 with his Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. He earned his Master's Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1985. Steve and his wife, Lori, live in Fremont. Steve Schneider is inducted into the Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding service and dedication to Midland Athletics.