Hottle passes the torch to Hoeg as new Head Coach of Stevenson University Football

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Director of Athletics,  announced a leadership transition within the Stevenson University Football program, as  will take the helm as the new Head Football Coach effective Thursday morning.  After more than 16 years of dedicated service to Stevenson Athletics, Head Football Coach  will be stepping down to pursue a new opportunity as Chief of Athletics with the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks. Coach Hottle became Stevenson's first Head Football Coach in November 2009 and guided the program through a developmental year in 2010 before the Mustangs began intercollegiate competition in Fall 2011. "Coach Hottle's impact on Mustang Football is historic, and we are deeply grateful for his leadership, vision, and commitment to our student-athletes since the program's inception," said Hoover.  Under Hottle's leadership, Stevenson Football quickly emerged as a consistent contender, earning 10 consecutive postseason appearances and compiling an 88–63 overall record. The program reached a historic milestone in 2016 with its first Middle Atlantic Conference Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance—just the sixth season in program history. That achievement earned Hottle MAC Coach of the Year honors.   Prior to Stevenson, Hottle served as head coach at Gallaudet University, where he posted a 27–20 record over five seasons. He began his coaching career in 1999 at his alma mater, Frostburg State University, before additional stops at Calvert High School and Gallaudet. "We are profoundly grateful for Coach Hottle's foundational role in building Stevenson Football and for his support as we navigate this transition," said Hoover.  With the transition, Hoover announced the appointment of  as Stevenson University's new Head Football Coach. Hoeg will serve as just the second Head Coach of the Stevenson football program since its inaugural season in 2010. Hoeg has been an integral part of the program, serving as the Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator since 2019, and leading the recruitment efforts of the program over his last 7 seasons. "We are confident that Josh's leadership, experience, and passion for developing student-athletes will continue to elevate Mustang Football and our athletes both on and off the field." noted Hoover. Hoeg joined Stevenson Football in April 2019 as Offensive Coordinator following seven successful seasons at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. His extensive collegiate coaching background in Division II and Division III, spanning coaching, player development and recruiting, has well prepared him for his new role as the Head Coach of the Mustangs.  "It is an incredible honor to be named the head football coach at Stevenson University. I want to thank President Elliot Hirshman, Vice President Jim Mustard, and Director of Athletics  for this opportunity," said Hoeg. "Stevenson University is a special place filled with extraordinary people. The combination of career-focused education, location, and commitment to Athletics is second to none. My family and I are excited to engage the campus community, our alumni, and especially the amazing players here at Stevenson to build a culture of academic and athletic excellence, integrity, and success."   Since Hoeg joined the Stevenson Football as Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, the program has received multiple accolades. On the regional front, the offense has tabbed one All-ECAC Division III Team honoree, two student-athletes named D3football.com All-Region 1 First Team, four D3football.com All-Region 1 Second Team, and one D3football.com All-Region 1 Third Team. In the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), 35 student-athletes have been named to all-conference teams, with being named Rookie of Year as a wide receiver for the Mustangs in 2024. Hoeg's offensive tactics led Stevenson to a 40-26 record, a .650-win percentage, since his arrival prior to the 2019 season.    At Gannon, prior to joining Stevenson, he served as Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach. During his tenure at Gannon, he coached 5 All-Americans and 16 All-Conference selections, including two PSAC West Offensive Players of the Year (2014 and 2017).   Before Gannon, Hoeg spent four seasons at Wabash College as Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks Coach, and Recruiting Coordinator. Hoeg helped lead the Little Giants to a 39–7 record, three NCAA Division III Tournament appearances, and two North Coast Athletic Conference championships. His coaching journey also includes stops at Lake Forest College and his alma mater, Coe College, where he worked with wide receivers and served as video coordinator.   In the summer of 2011, Hoeg also contributed to bringing American football to the international stage, serving as running backs coach for the USA National Football Team during its undefeated run to the 2011 World Championship in Austria, where he helped guide the team to a 4–0 finish. A 2004 graduate of Coe College, Coach Hoeg was a standout wide receiver and team captain. He played a key role in the program's first NCAA Tournament win in 2002 and led the team in 2003 with an average of 21.4 yards per reception. He later earned his Master of Arts in Teaching while serving as a graduate assistant.   "I know that our entire Stevenson Athletics community—student-athletes, alumni, families, staff, and fans—joins me in thanking Coach Hottle for his extraordinary contributions and wishing him continued success," said Hoover. "We are equally excited to welcome Josh Hoeg into his new leadership role as we build upon our proud tradition and look ahead to the future of Mustang Football."

Winter Sports in Action

As the 2025–26 winter season resumes following the break, the Stevenson Mustangs varsity teams continue their schedules focused on finishing the season strong through consistent, resilient performances. Men’s Ice Hockey leads the MAC conference in goals, assists, and points as the Mustangs continue to finish the season strong. Stevenson’s offensive production has been fueled by senior Blake Benson, who is tied for first in the league with 12 goals scored, while senior forward John Musella leads the conference in both points and assists. Jack Karlsson adds to the attack, ranking third in the MAC with 18 assists. Defensively, senior goaltender Ford DeLoss ranks fourth in the conference in goals-against average. As the season continues, the Mustangs look to finish strong and hold onto first place in the MAC standings to secure home-ice advantage entering the postseason. Women’s Ice Hockey picked up three wins coming out of the winter break, highlighted by an emphatic 8–2 victory over Hood in which Jalyn Jones recorded a four-goal performance. Jones’ standout offensive efforts earned her MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors, while Emily Carson was named MAC Defensive Player of the Week for her strong play in the net. Stevenson also battled to a hard-fought overtime loss against Wilkes, rallying with two goals in the final four minutes of the third period to force extra time. The Mustangs continue to build momentum as they focus on finishing the season strong. Men’s Swimming picked up two MAC victories at the Hood Quad Meet, defeating Hood (177–47) and Lebanon Valley (183–56). The Mustangs continued to showcase depth and consistency across the lineup, highlighted by another record-breaking performance from Brendan Lach. For the second consecutive week, Lach shattered the Stevenson program record in the 1,000-yard freestyle. After initially breaking the record with a time of 10:29.29 against Messiah, he lowered his own mark by more than seven seconds at the Stevenson Last Chance Meet, touching the wall in 10:21.31. The Mustangs will next turn their attention to the MAC Championships, which begin on February 12. Women’s Swimming picked up two MAC victories at the Hood Quad Meet, defeating Hood (194–56) and Lebanon Valley (196–53), while also earning a dominant win over Cedar Crest (203–36). The Mustangs continued to show depth across the lineup, highlighted by Eryn O’Brien’s performance at Stevenson’s Last Chance Meet, where she recorded two personal-best swims in the 100-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle. Both events are among the races she will contest at the upcoming MAC Championships, which begin on February 12. Women’s Indoor Track & Field competed at the Schuylkill River Showdown hosted by Widener, highlighted by several strong performances across both days. Nneoma Oseagulu posted a personal-best throw of 9.28 meters in the shot put, finishing .24 meters shy of a MAC qualifying mark, and added an 11.41-meter effort in the weight throw. Sarah Kroedel recorded a personal-best time of 9.66 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles, placing 10th overall, while Laylah Talley finished in 10.59. On day two, Dallas Fowler qualified for the MAC Indoor Championships with a time of 1:05.14 in the 400 meters and also ran an 8.28 in the 60-meter dash, with Kaliyah Heffner close behind at 8.44. Kaitlyn Hess rounded out the meet with marks of 4.74 meters in the long jump and 9.88 meters in the triple jump. Men’s Indoor Track & Field resumed competition after the break at the Schuylkill River Showdown hosted by Widener, highlighted by multiple MAC-qualifying performances. Lloyd Cox recorded a personal-best and MAC-qualifying toss of 12.51 meters in the weight throw, placing 15th overall. Fabrice Saint-Hillien led the Mustangs on day two with strong showings in the sprints, finishing seventh in the 60 meters (7.00) and sixth in the 400 meters with a season-best time of 49.24. Parker Weigel added a MAC-qualifying mark of 3.80 meters in the pole vault, while Joshua Tidwell, Jalen Thomas, and Zachary Moore each posted MAC-qualifying distances in the long jump. Aidan Petraglia recorded a personal-best 4:44.93 in the mile, and the 4x400 relay closed the meet with a time of 3:31. Women’s Basketball comes out of the winter break with a 7–12 overall record and sits at 4–4 heading into the second half of MAC Commonwealth play. The Mustangs have been led offensively by Anaya Price, who ranks fifth in the conference with an average of 13.8 points per game, while Janiya Ennis has played a key role in Stevenson’s attack, ranking second in the MAC in assists at 3.4 per game. Coming off a three-game win streak — 58–41 over Hood, 62–53 against Eastern, and 52–42 versus York — Stevenson looks to build momentum as conference play continues in the second half of the season. Men’s Basketball comes out of the winter break with a 10–9 overall record and sits at 2–9 in MAC Commonwealth play. The Mustangs earned their first conference win with a decisive 98–66 victory over Messiah and followed with an 88–72 conference win against Alvernia. Stevenson also battled in a narrow 75–74 loss to Albright, led by Kole Beaman, who finished with a team-high 22 points and three rebounds. The Mustangs look to close out the season on a strong note as they enter the second half of conference play.

Emma DeMan, of women's ice hockey, is leading the nation in face off wins, while being a strong points contributor throughout the season.

Rachel McDonough , of women's lacrosse, has signed a contract with the Johns Hopkins ROTC program, which will allow McDonough to commission as a Second Lieutenant following graduation.

Brendan Lach, of men's swimming, has come out hot this season, breaking multiple program records, including his own in the 1650-yard freestyle with a time of 17:01.73.

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