Steve Johnson (born May 25, 1956) is an American former

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coach. He was the head football coach at Bethel University in

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from 1989 to 2023. A native of

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, Johnson played

at Bethel, starting for four seasons as a

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. He served as the head football coach at Cathedral High School in

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from 1982 to 1985, compiling a record of 20–17. In 1986, he was a

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at the

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under head football coach

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. Johnson then coached wide receivers at

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, before returning to Bethel as head football coach in 1989.

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1956 births Living people American football defensive linemen Bethel Royals football coaches Bethel Royals football players Minnesota Golden Gophers football coaches Montana State Bobcats football coaches St. Cloud State Huskies football coaches High school football coaches in Minnesota St. Cloud State University alumni Coaches of American football from Illinois Players of American football from Chicago {{1980s-collegefootball-coach-stub

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