Coach Svenson came to Felician College in 2001 with an excellent reputation as a "players coach." He is a former All-County, All-Shore and All-State pitcher/infielder out of Keyport High School.  Coach Svenson's coaching career began at Bloomfield College as Head Assistant Coach to Head Coach Johnny Johnson, currently Head Coach at junior college powerhouse Brookdale Community College. Johnson and Svenson, also best friends, teamed up to transform a struggling program at Bloomfield College into CACC champions and NAIA Regional Tournament contenders in just three years. Johnson and Svenson together moved on to replace coaching legend Paul McLaughlin at Brookdale Community College. As Head Assistant to Johnson, Svenson's responsibilities included head recruiter, directing the offense, coaching third base.

His college career began at Brookdale Community College under the instruction of Hall of Fame coach Paul McLaughlin. In his sophomore season, he was named team captain and helped the "Jersey Blues" to an appearance in the 1983 Junior College World Series. Nicknamed "Smooth", for his outstanding plays in the infield, Steve is still considered one of the best infielders ever to come out of Brookdale.  Coach Svenson's career then continued at William Paterson University.  He was named 2nd Team All-American and NCAA All- District, while helping lead the Pioneers to a 26-10 record and an appearance in the NCAA Regional Tournament Finals. He was also selected by the New Jersey College Coaches to participate in the State Collegiate All-Star Game at Princeton University.