Andy Steben has been the pole vault vault coach at Occidental College for 31 years. During that tenure, Steben produced numerous standout performers including College record holder Gunnar Miller '94 (17' 4.75"), and 2001 NCAA All-American and 2002 NCAA qualifier Marisa Omori '03.
While a student at Occidental College (1966-69; degree in physical education), Steben competed in three NCAA Championship meets, vaulted in three AAU Championships, won the national NAIA title in each of his three tries, and set the school record (his 16'8" is still second on the all-time list). Steben, a teacher in San Marino, graduated from Oxy with a degree in physical education. He resides in Alhambra with his wife Anne.
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