Steve Buecker - Defensive Quality Control Coach Kansas City Chiefs
Springfield
Summary
Innovative, defensive-minded coach with 24 years of coaching experience, and a strong will to learn, teach, and win. Skilled in developing, implementing, and adapting defensive strategies. Expertise in film breakdown, analysis, practice, and game planning. Proven leader with the ability to improve individual and team defense through effective communication, teaching, and drill work to enhance player performance. Seeking a defensive quality control coach or an entry-level opportunity to prove and enhance my abilities while contributing to the overall success of the Kansas City Chiefs organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education/Health/Driver Ed Dept. Chair
Southeast High School
SPRINGFIELD
08.2012 - Current
- Instruct PE and Health classes, and facilitate department collaboration meetings.
Defensive Coordinator
Rochester High School
Springfield
08.2011 - Current
- Coordinated defensive strategies while developing assistant coaches and players under Head Coach Derek Leonard.
- Designed practice schedules, game plans, play sheets, and in-game adjustments.
- Achieved eight IHSA Class 4A/5A state championships and one runner-up finish.
- Only public school in IHSA history to secure five consecutive state titles.
- Maintained an overall record of 171 wins and 22 losses since 2011.
- Led 2023 defense to record 30 interceptions and 42 total turnovers in 14 games.
Physical Education Teacher
Lanphier High School
SPRINGFIELD
08.2004 - 05.2013
- Organized and led various sports activities and fitness programs.
Head Football Coach & Offense Coordinator
Lanphier High School
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed all aspects of the football program for three seasons with approximately 100 student-athletes, 12 coaches, and the booster club for all levels of the program.
Defensive Coordinator
Lanphier High School
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Coordinated the third overall ranked scoring defense in the CS8 Conference.
Asst. Football Coach
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Coached defensive backs and running backs under HOF Head Coach Ken Leonard.
- Assisted in run and pass game strategies and game planning
- 10-1 Record, 2nd Rd. IHSA Playoffs
Asst. Football Coach
Charleston High School
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Volunteer coach for varsity defensive backs, offensive linemen, linebackers, and running backs at various times while attending Eastern Illinois University.
- Helped turn the program around from 1-8 to consecutive conference champions and the 2nd-round playoff births.
Education
Continuing Education - Physical Education And Coaching
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID07-2025
Masters - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Health Education
Eastern Illinois University
01.2003
Skills
- Innovative defensive scheme development
- Film breakdown and creation of cut-ups
- Data entry and analysis
- Development of scouting reports
- Game planning
- Play calling and strategic insight
- Player evaluation and development
- Coach evaluation and development
- Drill organization and development
- Effective communication and public speaking
- Lbers and Dbs position coaching
- HUDL software proficiency
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Practice scheduling with purpose
- Practice scripting and scout team organization
- Student-athlete motivation
- Personnel and scheme adjustments
- Persistent work ethic and will to win
- Motivation leader
- Relentless work ethic
Playing Experience
- Lanphier High School (1996-1999)
- Free Safety, Wr & QB - HC John Oaks
- Capitol City Outlaws - 8 man Semi-pro (2005)
- Lber and Safety - HC Chris Lawson
Accomplishments
Speaker at multiple Frank Glazier Football Clinics throughout the Midwest including St.louis, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati.
References
- Ken Leonard, Retired Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, 217-306-3702
- Derek Leonard, Head Football Coach, Rochester High School, 217-899-6893
- John Oaks, Retired Assistant Principal/Head Football Coach, Lanphier and Lincoln High School, 217-414-3650
Timeline
Physical Education/Health/Driver Ed Dept. Chair
Southeast High School
08.2012 - Current
Defensive Coordinator
Rochester High School
08.2011 - Current
Head Football Coach & Offense Coordinator
Lanphier High School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Defensive Coordinator
Lanphier High School
01.2005 - 01.2007
Physical Education Teacher
Lanphier High School
08.2004 - 05.2013
Asst. Football Coach
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
01.2004 - 12.2004
Asst. Football Coach
Charleston High School
01.2001 - 12.2003
Continuing Education - Physical Education And Coaching
Idaho State University
Masters - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Health Education
Eastern Illinois University