JACKSON- The Millsaps Majors have named current assistant Steve Voltz as the new men's soccer head coach, replacing Lee Johnson who resigned after the season.

"This is a great opportunity to continue to be a part of the process I have been a part of the last two years, I look forward to continue to work with a great group of guys," Voltz said on Thursday. " I understand this is a great conference and a lot of work needs to be done.  I am thankful to Coach Tim Wise, Dr. Pearigen and Dean Katz for this opportunity."

Voltz was hired by Millsaps as the men's assistant coach in 2011 and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the head coaching position.  Prior to Millsaps, Voltz was the head coach of the Tusculum University Pioneers, leading them to a number five ranking and coaching three All-Americans during his tenure from 2009-2010. Voltz also served as a coach for the Tennessee and Alabama Olympic Development Program from 2008 to 2011.

Voltz also has experience coaching women's collegiate soccer, serving as the head man at Huntingdon College in 2008, leading them to the Great South Conference tournament. He was also an assistant at then D-II Slippery Rock, during his tenure, the team posted a 29-12-2 record and advanced to at least the semifinal round of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Tournament each year. They were ranked as high as No. 3 in the NSCAA National Coaching Polls.

Voltz is a native of Offenbach, Germany in the south-central portion of the country, near Frankfurt. Voltz graduated from the University of Florida, where he was a three-year varsity starter for the Gators.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literary Studies and a Masters in German Studies.