Steven C. Knauss joined the Owls as the head strength and conditioning coach and fitness center director in October 2026. Knauss works with all varsity programs at Bryn Mawr College.
Knauss served six years in the United States Marine Corps as well as the U.S. Department of State, taking part in military and diplomatic operations in Okinawa, Thailand, South Korea, Mozambique, Kuwait, and Israel. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 2017. Knauss began his strength and conditioning career in 2021 as a strength coach intern with G Strength in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Before arriving at Bryn Mawr College, Knauss served as the strength and conditioning coach for the Anderson Monarchs and the Philadelphia Stars youth athletic programs at the Ryan Howard Academy in Philadelphia from 2021 to 2024; he also served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Drexel University from 2022 to 2024, and as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Saint Joseph’s University from 2024-2026.
Knauss graduated from Temple University, earning his bachelor of science in exercise and sport science in 2022, before earning a master of science degree in sport business from Drexel in 2024. He also holds a certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS).
