A New Era: Oakland County FC Announces Steve Walker as Head Coach

Composed by Robert Kerr

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(January 9, 2024) — Today, Oakland County Football Club is pleased to announce Steve Walker as its new Head Coach. Coach Walker is a vastly experienced coach with over two decades spent on the sidelines. The new OCFC boss is currently coaching at Vardar Soccer as their ‘07 MLS Next Academy team, in addition to being an assistant coach at Northwood University. OCFC leadership is beyond excited to welcome coach Walker into the OCFC family and to see where he can lead the club in 2024 and beyond.

The club and coach are in agreement that OCFC’s top job is the right opportunity at the right time. “I’ve been following the club for a while now and have a number of former players who have played at County.” says coach Walker. “[OCFC] has been a well run program and the level of players is fantastic, so the position is a natural progression for me and I’m very excited about it.”

Coach Walker brings impressive qualifications to the club while also possessing the demeanor, coaching style, and relationships needed to continue the club’s progress. “Steve’s very willing to collaborate and I feel we really mesh well,” states OCFC General Manager Vinnie Vasilevski. “Steve really wants to be here and do all the extra things that go into being at a club like ours.” This isn’t the first time Vasilevski and coach Walker have worked together. Vasilevski played for Coach Walker in his playing days at Northwood University in 2011.

“[OCFC] has been a well run program and the level of players is fantastic, so the position is a natural progression for me and I’m very excited about it.” – Head Coach, Steve Walker

Coach Walker is a native of Radcliffe, a small town outside of Manchester, England and currently resides in Saginaw, Michigan. The career coach details that his interest and passion for coaching soccer began at the young age of 16. For more with Oakland County FC’s new head coach, listen to coach Walker’s conversation with the Michigan Soccer Central Podcast. On the program he details his goals for the team, his background, and passion for the game.

Season Ticket Packages will begin to go on sale early next month. For more club information, or questions, please email info@oaklandcountyfc.com or call us at (248) 629-0251.