One of the most successful coaches in USL Second Division history, Steffens has guided the Eagles to five championship games, including their last four seasons in USL-2. He has captured two championships and posted an 11-year overall regular season record of 124-80-30 that includes three seasons in the USL First Division and a playoff mark of 18-9-2. He was honored as the USL Second Division Coach of the Year in 2004 after leading his club to a 14-4-2 season.

Steffens began his tenure with the club in 1997, helping guide the team back to the championship game for a second straight year in his debut season. They would return to the championship game in 2000, finally raising the cup for the first time. The Eagles then played three seasons in USL-1 before returning to prominence in USL-2. They came up short in penalties in 2004, but claimed their second championship in 2005.