Steve Greve, ’86, earned his B.A. in education and his M.A. in human services in 1992 from Concordia.
Greve earned first-team all-conference honors at linebacker in all four of his seasons with the Cougar football team. He was named the Most Valuable Player in the Illini-Badger Conference in 1984, NAIA First Team All-Conference in 1981, and served as a co-captain during the 1983 and 1984 seasons. Greve holds the career solo tackle record with 280 and the single-game interception record with three. His six interceptions in the 1984 season tied him for that honor. Following his graduation, Greve coached under Jim Braun for three seasons, including the 1987 conference-winning team.
Greve also lettered for three seasons for the Cougar basketball team. He was a co-captain for the 1984-85 season and earned CIT All-Tournament honors during that season.
Greve went on to play and coach in the Italian National Football League in 1986-87 and in 1989. He received first-team All-Italy honors playing for the Towers of Bologna in 1986. Greve was a player and coordinator for the Angels of Pesaro in 1987, helping the team to a divisional championship. He played and coached for the Saints of Padova in 1989, helping them to win the division and qualify for the Italian Super Bowl.
Greve taught physical education as well as strength and conditioning for Battle Mountain High School. He currently works as a registered kinesiotherapist and massage therapist at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch and Alpine Club, and a trainer at the Homestead Court Club. Greve also continues to substitute-teach in the Eagle County School District. In addition, he has served as a summer program director at Red Arrow Camp in Woodruff, Wisconsin for over 14 years where he has instructed weight training, swimming, and a variety of other programs.
