HONORS AND AWARDS
Bradley Athletic Director's Honor Roll: Spring '16
QUOTING BRADLEY HEAD COACH JIM DEROSE
"Sam is one of Iowa's top high school players and a member of the ODP Region II team. He is very versatile and has played primarily as a center midfielder and outside back. He's a very smart and hard-working player who has strong technical ability and combines that with a great passion for the game. As he is immersed in our year-round strength and conditioning program, the abilities he has worked hard to develop will be maximized and we are excited about his future. What impressed us most about Sam in the recruiting process was how focused, committed and patient he was in realizing his dream to play Division I soccer and his willingness to seek out the opportunity to grow as a student-athlete."
AT NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL
Steenhoek is a three-time all-conference, all-region and all-state selection who helped the Warriors to the 2014 IHSAA 2A state championship as a junior ... He also helped Norwalk to state tournament appearances in 2012 and 2013, including a runner-up finish in 2012.
"Sam is a very technically gifted player who has been a winner at every level of competition he has played," said Norwalk head coach Dustin Kralik. "I am excited to see him elevate his play as he moves on to the next level of competition. He is a competitor and should thrive in this situation, both athletically and academically."
CLUB SOCCER
Plays for Sporting Iowa and helped his team to the 2013 Iowa State Cup championship and a runner-up finish in 2014 ... Also plays for the Iowa '97 Olympic Development Program team, as well as the Region II ODP squad ... Helped the Region II ODP squad to a national runner-up finish.
"Sam is a class act. I've had the pleasure of working with him since he was 14 and I've really enjoyed watching his development," said Sporting Iowa head coach Ben Brackett. "He is the type of player that consistently finds a way to influence the team through his tactical versatility. I love his drive and I'm excited to see how he evolves into the college game."
PERSONAL
The son of Mark and Katie Steenhoek, Sam was born March 29, 1997 ... Plans to major in business and selected Bradley over Marshall ... Last name pronounced STEEN - hook.
