Steve Donlon joined the Alfred University football coaching staff as a running backs coach prior to the 2024 season.
Before his start at AU, Donlon spent the last 24 years coaching at the high school level. Most recently, Donlon served as the head coach of Canisteo-Greenwood, putting together a 30-9 record across four seasons. Following the 2023 season, Donlon was named as the Section V Coach of the Year after Canisteo-Greenwood secured their first-ever sectional championship. Donlon has a familiar history with Canisteo-Greenwood, serving as a linebackers coach from 2000-07.
Before his time at Canisteo-Greenwood, Donlon was listed as the wide receivers/defensive backs coach of Hornell High School from 2008-19. He was part of a staff that won three consecutive state championships from 2009-11, while finishing as a state runner-up during the 2012 season. During that span, Hornell won 51 straight contests.
Donlon graduated from St. Bonaventure in 2002 and is a graduate in history and education. He lives with his wife Kelly and his three children Ryann, Katen and Brogan.
