Steve began his rowing career at his high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he focused on sculling and achieved medals at Scholastic National Championships, Club National Championships, and the Stotesbury Cup.  He then rowed for the lightweight team at Cal, finishing in the finals at the Dad Vail regatta as well as winning two consecutive WIRA championships.

This is his second year with NBRC coaching the Junior Novice Women, Novice Masters, and Advanced Masters Men.  Before coming to NBRC, he coached for Pittsburgh Rowing Club and Cal Lightweight Crew.