Steve Johnson (coach)

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Steve Johnson
Biographical details
Born (1956-05-25) May 25, 1956 (age 67)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1974–1977Bethel (MN)
Position(s)Defensive lineman
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1980–1981St. Cloud State (GA)
1982–1985Cathedral HS (MN)
1986Minnesota (GA/RB)
1987–1988Montana State (WR)
1989–2023Bethel (MN)
Head coaching record
Overall252–110–1 (college)
20–17 (high school)
Tournaments13–12 (NCAA D-III playoffs)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
6 MIAC (2000–2001, 2006–2007, 2013, 2023)
3 MIAC Skyline Division (2021–2023)
Awards
6× MIAC Coach of the Year (1989, 2000, 2006–2007, 2013, 2023)

Steve Johnson (born May 25, 1956) is an American former college football coach. He was the head football coach at Bethel University in Arden Hills, Minnesota from 1989 to 2023.

A native of Chicago, Johnson played college football at Bethel, starting for four seasons as a defensive lineman. He served as the head football coach at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, Minnesota from 1982 to 1985, compiling a record of 20–17. In 1986, he was a graduate assistant at the University of Minnesota under head football coach John Gutekunst. Johnson then coached wide receivers at Montana State University, before returning to Bethel as head football coach in 1989.[1][2]

Head coaching record[edit]

College[edit]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs D3#
Bethel Royals (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1989–2023)
1989 Bethel 3–6–1 2–6–1 8th
1990 Bethel 7–3 6–3 T–3rd
1991 Bethel 6–3 5–3 T–3rd
1992 Bethel 5–5 5–3 T–3rd
1993 Bethel 2–8 2–7 T–8th
1994 Bethel 7–3 6–3 T–3rd
1995 Bethel 6–4 5–4 T–5th
1996 Bethel 9–1 8–1 2nd
1997 Bethel 6–4 5–4 T–5th
1998 Bethel 8–2 7–2 T–2nd
1999 Bethel 8–2 7–2 T–2nd
2000 Bethel 10–1 9–0 1st L NCAA Division III First Round
2001 Bethel 9–2 8–1 T–1st L NCAA Division III First Round
2002 Bethel 5–5 5–3 T–3rd
2003 Bethel 9–2 7–1 2nd L NCAA Division III First Round 12
2004 Bethel 6–4 5–3 T–4th
2005 Bethel 5–5 4–4 T–4th
2006 Bethel 9–2 7–1 T–1st L NCAA Division III First Round 17
2007 Bethel 12–2 8–0 1st L NCAA Division III Semifinal 4
2008 Bethel 5–5 4–4 T–4th
2009 Bethel 7–3 6–2 3rd
2010 Bethel 12–2 7–1 2nd L NCAA Division III Semifinal 10
2011 Bethel 8–2 6–2 T–2nd 25
2012 Bethel 9–3 6–2 T–2nd L NCAA Division III Second Round 12
2013 Bethel 12–1 8–0 1st L NCAA Division III Quarterfinal 6
2014 Bethel 7–3 6–2 2nd
2015 Bethel 5–5 4–4 T–5th
2016 Bethel 5–5 5–3 4th
2017 Bethel 5–5 5–3 4th
2018 Bethel 11–2 7–1 2nd L NCAA Division III Quarterfinal 7
2019 Bethel 8–2 6–2 3rd 23
2020–21 No team
2021 Bethel 8–3 6–2 1st (Skyline) L NCAA Division III First Round 18
2022 Bethel 10–3 7–1 1st (Skyline) L NCAA Division III Quarterfinal 8
2023 Bethel 8–3 7–1 1st (Skyline) L NCAA Division III First Round
Bethel: 252–110–1 201–81–1
Total: 252–110–1
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Gabbert, Jason (May 10, 1989). "Johnson takes Bethel challenge". St. Cloud Times. St. Cloud, Minnesota. p. 1D. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ Gabbert, Jason (May 10, 1989). "Johnson—(continued)". St. Cloud Times. St. Cloud, Minnesota. p. 8D. Retrieved December 4, 2022 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.

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