I have played an instrumental role in turning around four different programs in the last thirteen years, all played for or won a championship. I have had the opportunity to coach 24 All-Conference players, 2 Freshman of the Year winners, 1 Conference Player of the Year, 2 All-Region players, 2 All-Americans, and 3 Academic All-Americans. Selected as Coach of the Year in two different conferencesSLIAC 2017-18NACC 2021-22Selected as "Concordia Chicago Coach of the Year" in 2021-22.
Downers Grove North High School
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Assistant Boy'S Basketball CoachDowners Grove North High School Nov 2023 - PresentDowners Grove, Illinois, United States*31-5 overall record and first outright conference championship in 24 years*Back to back Regional and Sectional titles for the first time in school history*Undefeated at home (17-0)*Held a top 10 ranking in the state the entire season*Worked with and helped develop multiple all-conference players *Assisted with installing and coordinating defensive packages as well as offensive design and play calling*Instrumental in player development, practice planning, and game planning
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Head Men'S Basketball CoachConcordia University Chicago Apr 2019 - Jan 2023River Forest, Illinois, United States*Inherited a program that was 19-81 in the previous four seasons (16-64 conference record). In the four years since I took over, we were 36-40 overall and 26-24 in conference play (including 23-12 the last two years).*2022-23 season-Best start in school history since 1967 (8-0 overall and 5-0 in NACC). Received Votes Nationally for the 1st time in school history. We were ranked top ten in the nation through ten games in steals per game and turnovers forced.*2021-22 season-Earned the first Conference Championship in school history. Clinched #1 overall seed and hosted conference tournament. Advanced to semifinals of the tournament. This was the best season in school history since 1992. (Pre-season picked 10th.)*2021-22 - Selected as the NACC Coach of the Year.1st Team All-Conference selection3rd Team All-Region selection*Back to back conference tournament appearances.*Defeated the #2 nationally ranked team on the road (Illinois Wesleyan) and the #24 ranked team (Benedictine).*5 All-Conference selections in three years*10+ student-athletes on our “Academic Wall” each year (3.0+ GPA).*Met and exceeded recruiting goal and roster number every year.*Responsible for game day hiring and administrative operations during home football games.*Provided community service work to organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics, and local churches. -
Head Men'S College Basketball CoachBlackburn College Jul 2015 - Mar 2019*Finished with an overall record of 50-53 in four seasons. (Inherited a program that was 6-19 the prior season and 38-160 overall in the previous 8 years). Our conference record was 38-34 in four seasons (conference record was 21-95 in previous 8 years).*Qualified for conference tournament (top 4) in back to back seasons for the first time since 2005.*Four consecutive double-digit win seasons for the first time since 1994-98.*2018-19 All-Conference selections: 1st team and 3rd team selections*Finished the 2017-2018 season with the best record (15-12) since the 2005-06 season.*2017-18 - SLIAC Coach of the Year. *2017-18 Conference Tournament Championship game appearance after being picked to finish 9th. *Two All-Conference selections:3rd team and 2nd team selections*Nine players held a 3.0 GPA or greater in the last two seasons.*Served as the game day site administrator for multiple sports.*Raised an average of $7,500 for the program each year through guaranteed games and fundraising. *Established a solid recruiting pipeline across the U.S. and internationally (Spain, France, Australia, New Zealand).*Mentored the coach who succeeded me and went on to earn Coach of the Year/Region Coach of the Year/2x conference champion.*Built relationships in the community through volunteer work with organizations such as Four H, MCDD, Rotary Club, and Lions Club. -
Assistant Men'S Basketball CoachBenedictine University Aug 2013 - Apr 2015Lisle, Illinois, United States*Identified and evaluated prospective student-athletes, scheduled and hosted campus visits, and evaluated financial aid packages.*Designed and executed daily practice plans, scouting reports, and game plans that contributed to a *NACC Conference Championship with a record of 15-5 in conference and 18-9 overall.*Designed and implemented strength and conditioning program and individual basketball skill workouts.*Served as the Student-Athlete Services liaison, conducting weekly individual meetings related to academic success and compliance. Team maintained a 3.0 team GPA for two years.*Helped lead Benedictine to the first of three consecutive conference championships/National Championship game. -
Assistant Men'S Basketball CoachUniversity Of St. Francis Aug 2009 - Mar 2013Joliet, Illinois, United States*Recruited and signed regional, national and international athletes. *Finished with an overall record of 57-38 in three seasons. Inherited a program with a previous season record of 8-21. *Second best NAIA turnaround in nation. Improved 13 games to a 21-10 overall record during first season (2010-11). Resulted in the best record in 20 years (since 1990).*NAIA Division I nationally ranked #24 (2011) and received votes (2013).*Fifth and sixth best records at time in school history (2011, 2013).*Recruited four IBCA All-State Players in three recruiting classes.*Recruited Freshman of the Year (2012).*Improved overall team GPA from 2.5 (2011) to 3.1 (2013).
Steve Kollar Education Details
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Secondary Education And Teaching
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