Kayla Steeves joined the Brandeis Women's soccer staff in January 2024.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kayla Steeves to our team. Her passion for the game, combined with an impressive work ethic, sets her apart,” head coach Mary Shimko said. “Kayla brings a wealth of knowledge that will greatly benefit our athletes. We are confident that she will be an exemplary role model, inspiring our players with her dedication and expertise. Her commitment to excellence is evident, and we are excited to see the positive impact she will have on our program.”
Steeves is a 2019 graduate of Providence College, earning a B.S. in business management. She was a four-year midfielder for the Friars, earning All-Big East honors as a junior and senior. A native of Needham, Massachusetts, Steeves was a United Soccer Coaches All-American and Massachusetts Player of the Year as a senior.
Since 2019, Steeves has served on the staffs of FC Greater Boston Bolts, New England Premiership, and the Natick and Needham High School coaching staffs. She guided Natick to a Division I State Championship in 2021 and Needham to berths in the Division I Sweet 16 in 2022 and 2023.
Starting in 2021, Steeves also served as a coach for the New England Surf club, coaching age groups from U8 to U16. In March of 2023, she was named the Metro West Regional Director for the Surf, managing 16 different teams under the club’s banner.
