Tusculum College men's soccer assistant coach Steve Voltz has been promoted to head coach, announced Tusculum athletic director Frankie DeBusk on Tuesday.

Voltz replaces Brett Teach, who is stepping down after three seasons to accept the assistant men's soccer coach position at NCAA Division I Virginia Commonwealth University.

Voltz was an integral part of Tusculum's third straight winning season in 2009, as he helped guide the Pioneers to a 10-6-2 record and its third consecutive Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament title.

"We are very excited to have Coach Voltz remain at Tusculum as he takes over guiding our men's soccer program," said DeBusk. "Steve has a credibility and positive relationship with our players, staff and College community, which I feel will be beneficial to the continued success of our program. I am very happy for Steve and have every confidence in him in doing a fine job."

Voltz came to Tusculum prior to the 2009 season from Huntingdon College, where he led the Hawks to the Great South Athletic Conference tournament in 2008.

Prior to his post at Huntingdon, Voltz served as the assistant women's soccer coach at Slippery Rock.

"I want to thank Coach DeBusk for the opportunity to take over the men's soccer program at Tusculum," said Voltz. "I am honored by the confidence and trust he has shown in me, and what we are trying to accomplish here."

Teach guided the program to a sterling 41-18-5 record, capturing two South Atlantic Conference championships , two Food Lion SAC Tournament titles, and advancing to the NCAA Division II national tournament twice.

"I personally wish to thank Coach Teach for the outstanding job he did in leading our soccer program the last three seasons," DeBusk added. "Brett lifted the Pioneers to national prominence and unparalleled success in one of the best three-year periods in the rich history of Tusculum soccer. He will be missed and I would like to wish Brett, Sarah and their family all the best in the future endeavors as they begin this new chapter in their lives."

Voltz said he hopes to keep Tusculum's winning tradition going.

"Coach Teach has set the standard at Tusculum very high in the last three years, and working with him last season has been extremely valuable in striving to maintain that high standard," said Voltz. "With the help of an outstanding athletic staff, a team of great guys and a lot of hard work, we hope to keep Tusculum College Men's Soccer competing at the highest level in the SAC."