Longtime Michigan High School Football Coach Steps Down

Steve Czerwon leaves Muskegon Catholic after 13 seasons and 4 state titles.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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After 13 seasons as the head football coach at Muskegon Catholic High School in Michigan, Steve Czerwon has announced his decision to step down from the position. Czerwon guided the Crusaders to four consecutive state championships from 2013 to 2016 and was an alumnus of the school, having played quarterback there in the early 1990s.

Why it matters

Czerwon's departure marks the end of a highly successful era for the Muskegon Catholic football program, which has been a powerhouse in Michigan high school football over the past decade. His resignation will likely have a significant impact on the team and the local community that has rallied around the Crusaders' success.

The details

In a statement, Czerwon cited the 'meaningful' experience of serving as Muskegon Catholic's head coach and the 'Catholic standard of excellence' that the school represents. He expressed deep gratitude for the support he received from players, parents, coaches, administrators, and the broader school community over his 13 years leading the program.

  • Czerwon announced his resignation on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • He had been the head coach at Muskegon Catholic since 2013.

The players

Steve Czerwon

The former head football coach at Muskegon Catholic High School, where he led the team to four state championships from 2013 to 2016.

Mike Holmes

The longtime former head coach of the Muskegon Catholic football team, who led the Crusaders for 25 seasons and won six state titles.

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What they’re saying

“After 13 years as the head coach and 22 on the staff, I have made the difficult decision to step away from this job. Serving as the Football Head Coach at Muskegon Catholic has been the most meaningful thing I have done in my professional career.”

— Steve Czerwon, Former Head Football Coach, Muskegon Catholic High School (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

The Muskegon Catholic football program will now begin the search for a new head coach to continue the school's tradition of excellence on the gridiron.

The takeaway

Czerwon's resignation marks the end of a highly successful era for the Muskegon Catholic football team, which established itself as a powerhouse in Michigan high school sports under his leadership. His departure will leave a significant void that the school will need to fill in order to maintain its competitive edge and community support.