| Playing career | |
|---|---|
| 1979–1982 | Kutztown |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1982–1983 | Miami (OH) (GA) |
| 1984 | Ball State (DL) |
| 1985 | Minnesota (GA) |
| 1986–1987 | Dickinson (AHC/OC) |
| 1988–1991 | Lehigh (STC/LB) |
| 1992–1995 | Toledo (DL) |
| 1996–1998 | Rutgers (DL) |
| 1999–2000 | Rutgers (LB) |
| 2001–2008 | Missouri (LB) |
| 2009–2010 | Missouri (DC/LB) |
| 2011–2014 | Missouri (AHC/DC/LB) |
| 2015–2019 | Missouri State |
| 2023 | St. Louis BattleHawks (LB) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 13–42 (college) |
Dave Steckel is an American football coach and former player. He was recently the head coach at Missouri State University. Prior to that, he spent 14 seasons on the staff at the University of Missouri. His other coaching stops include Miami University of Ohio, Ball State University, the University of Minnesota, Dickinson College, Lehigh University, the University of Toledo, and Rutgers University.