Steve Hayes (soccer)
Steve Hayes is a retired American professional soccer player and college coach. He played professionally in the American Professional Soccer League and National Professional Soccer League. He spent his entire coaching career at Oral Roberts University.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1986–1989 | George Mason Patriots | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989 | Tulsa Renegades | ||
| 1990 | Washington Stars | ||
| 1991–1992 | Tulsa Ambush (indoor) | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1992–1994 | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles (assistant) | ||
| 1994–1998 | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles – women | ||
| 1998–2012 | Oral Roberts Golden Eagles – men | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Player
Hayes graduated from Memorial High School. He attended George Mason University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1986 to 1989.[1] In the summer of 1989, Hayes played for the Tulsa Renegades in the Southwest Outdoor Soccer League. He tied for the top of the season assist list.[2] In 1990, Hayes moved to the Washington Stars of the American Professional Soccer League.[3] He finished his professional career with the Tulsa Ambush during the 1991–1992 National Professional Soccer League season.
Coach
In 1992, Hayes entered the coaching ranks as an assistant with the Oral Roberts University men's soccer team. In 1994, he moved up to become the head coach of the Oral Roberts women's team. In 1998, Hayes switched to the men's team, coaching it until 2012. Resigned after the 2012 season.[4]