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Checking in with Team USA: Defensive Coordinator Steve Specht

By Nicole Lukosius

April 6, 2009, revised April 13, 2009


Team USA defensive coordinator Steve Specht talks about his thoughts on being a part of a great football first.

  • Team USA defensive coordinator Steve Specht sits down with USA Football to talk about the Junior World Championship.

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Steve Specht has only been the head coach of Cincinnati St. Xavier High School since 2003, but he already has two large-school Ohio state championships and a 55-9 record to show for it.

What he doesn't have, however, is a Junior World Championship gold medal. But that could all change this summer as Specht takes on the role of defensive coordinator for USA Football's Junior National Team - the first of its kind composed of high school graduates ages 19 and under.

See what the excited coach had to say when he first got word of the opportunity to be a part of football history - it might surprise you - and what he hopes to take away from this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Also see what aspect of his coaching philosophy Specht hopes to bring to Fawcett Stadium, home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game and all 12 JWC contests being played from June 27-July 5 in Canton, Ohio.