Bio

Vagnini was previously the Head Coach from November 2013 to April 2017. He then moved on to be the Head Coach of the Windsor Lancers Men’s team from April 2017 to May 2018.

While with the St. Clair women he won the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) coach of the year in 2015. He also was named the OCAA outdoor soccer Coach of the Year in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The team’s regular season outdoor record during his three year stint was 20-4-4. The women won OCAA outdoor bronze in 2015 which was their first medal in 16 years. The indoor team won OCAA Gold in 2014-15 and OCAA Silver in 2016-17.

Steve was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie and graduated from St. Mary’s High School.

Vagnini was recently named the OCAA West Division Coach of the Year in 2023-24 along with the overall OCAA Coach of the Year.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

HEAD COACH (Men’s Soccer Program), University of Windsor, April 2017 to May 2018

HEAD COACH (Women’s Soccer Program), St. Clair College, Nov 2013 to April 2017

HEAD COACH, Windsor Stars, Canadian Soccer League, Jan 2011 to August 2014

HEAD GOALKEEPING COACH, Team Canada, World University Games, China 2011, Nov 2010 to Aug 2011

ASSISTANT COACH, University of Windsor Soccer Program, Jan 2000 to 2013

HEAD GOALKEEPING COACH, University of Windsor Soccer Program, Jan 2007 to Dec 2008

ASSISTANT DISTRICT COACH, Essex Lambton & Kent County, Jan 2008 to 2011

COACHING COORDINATOR, Essex County Soccer Association, Jan 2009 to 2011

HEAD COACH, Eastside Kickers Soccer Club, Jan 2004 to Dec 2010

HEAD COACH, Holy Names High School from 1988 to 1993- won two City Championships and two OFSAA appearances

PLAYING BACKGROUND- Goalkeeper

St. Mary’s High School

Won the Ontario Cup in 1990 with Windsor Caboto

Won Bronze Medal at the National Championship in 1990 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Windsor Wheels- 1993

CERTIFICATIONS

Provincial B License, 2010

Pre B license, 2008

Goalkeeping Diploma, 2008

National Coaching Certification Program