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SCHOFIELD, WI (WSAU-93.9 THE GAME) â There are many people who knew coach Wayne Steffenhagen better and longer than me. There are two things that Iâd come to know about Coach Steff: Youâd never meet someone whoâd accomplished so much who was so modest. And, he was always coaching.
Wayne Steffenhagenâs football teams filled the D.C. Everest trophy cases season after season. And not once did I hear him talk about state championships or conference titles. He knew that achievements speak for themselves.
Yet, his ability to remember his playersâ names years after they graduated was uncanny. Coach remembered my name after just one or two meetings. When he wasnât watching his grand-children play football, heâd listen to the Everest games on the radio or watch the film a few days later. Coach Steff knew that heâd cast too large a shadow if he attended the Everest football games in person. He seemed to appreciate how much of a challenge