We’ve been getting some amazing reactions to the film. Here are a few of them…
“I have watched this no less than a dozen times. Each time I watch, I hope it doesn't end. Very difficult to pay tribute to a man who spent 33 years molding young men into a 20 minute documentary.....it just as easily could have been 20 hours......but you nailed it.” -Paul Spaay ‘85
"Wow...what a tribute to a great leader of men & Coach.....just as impressive is his amazing wife....you can tell this hidden Coach is equally as instrumental in development of each team....what a winning tandem.....every coach & wife at every level should watch this.....if you want to know what the special formula for being a #DifferenceMaker really is, just watch this video!” -Brian White, Assistant Football Coach, Boston College
“Coach Steff is and has been an incredible mentor to so many of us. Words do not do him justice. This film is an amazing depiction of an amazing man. I’m a football coach today because of Coach Steff. During every football clinic, every workshop, every interview, every article I always talk about my parents and Coach Steff’s impact on my life. Coach’s passion and enthusiasm are intoxicating. His ability to motivate young men and push them to levels of success that they cannot achieve on their own is second to no one. I’m beyond thankful to have rolled down that hill into the Stiehm Pit with so many of you and play for Coach Steff. Those were truly the greatest of the good old days.” - Spence Nowinsky ‘90, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers, Miami University
“This is amazing. Watching this brought back so many fond memories from my youth. Such a great tribute to a HOF coach & man I can honestly say helped positively shape me for the rest of my life. More people need to see this to better understand what those of us who bought in early now understand later in life. Thanks for creating this, and THANK YOU, Coach Steff!” -Ryan Molstad, “Bullet” ‘98
“At times it was tough playing for coach. Sometimes I thought he wasn’t fair. Sometimes I wanted to quit. He pushed me to accomplish more than I thought I could on the field. When I played my last game as a senior I had mixed emotions of sadness and relief. Guess what? After college when I began the journey of adulthood, I learned life wasn’t fair. Sometimes I wanted to quit. I pushed myself to accomplish more than I thought I could. Thanks coach for teaching the lessons that prepared me for life. Love ya.” -John Gorski ‘86
“For 19 minutes and 34 seconds I was once again a teenager. I so enjoyed my time with Coach Steff on the field, in the weight room and in the shot put circle. Thank you for capturing and sharing some of the magic that is Wayne Steffenhagen.” -Mike Ungar ‘88
