Assistant Coach Steve Tilden stilden@smagins.com

Steve Tilden's passion and love for the game of golf has been evident for the past 31 years, as he has played and coached at various levels of competition. Recently, he spent more than five years as the assistant golf professional at the Lewiston Golf & Country Club. His coaching career includes involvement with the junior golf programs here in the Valley, and his service as LCSC's assistant golf coach since the spring of 2002.

At the end of the 2005-06 season Tilden was named the Frontier Conference's women's golf Coach of the Year. His leadership helped maintain the women's top 25 ranking in the NAIA, and ultimately led them to their first ever Frontier Conference championship. For the past three seasons, Tilden, has led the women to consecutive final rankings of 18th in the nation.

Tilden is a graduate of Lewiston High and also attended Lewis-Clark State College. He has been in the insurance business since 1992 where he is an agent for Stonebraker, McQuary insurance.

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 7, 1966

GOLF HIGHLIGHTS: Various amateur tournament victories

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT COACHING AT LCSC: All the people I meet

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A RECRUIT: A good attitude and someone who wants to be a team player

FAVORITE TV SHOW: “Two and a Half Men.”

FAVORITE ATHLETE: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE: Both of my grandfathers 

REASON YOU CHOSE LCSC: “To play college golf and to get an education.”