Cedarville University Yellow Jackets

ATHLETE
2009-12

Inducted October 4, 2024

Steve Ellis was one of the most dependable players on the back line in the long history of Cedarville University men's soccer.

He played in 85 games during his career, missing just two, and he started 82 of them.

Ellis capped off his senior season by being named the 2012 NCCAA National Player of the Year. He was a two-time All-American and was CU's first-ever selection to the D2CCA All-Midwest Region Team.

• 2012 NCCAA National Player of the Year
• 2011, 2012 NCCAA All-America First Team
• 2010, 2011 NCCAA National All-Tournament Team
• 2012 D2CCA All-Midwest Region Second Team
• 2011, 2012 All-Ohio First Team
• 2011, 2012 All-NCCAA Midwest Region First Team
• 2012 All-G-MAC First Team
• Ranks tied for seventh in career games played (85) and third in games started (82)
• Totaled five goals and five assists for 15 points for career as a defender
• Perfect 4-for-4 in penalty kicks as a senior
• Team Record: 55-25-7
• 2010, 2011 NCCAA National Tournament

Steve, who is a 2013 graduate of Cedarville University, resides in West Chester, Ohio with his wife, Hannah, and their three children. He currently serves as a senior event sales specialist for Quint.