As a player, Orlondo Steinauer was among the most respected in the locker room. He worked as hard on the field as he did in the film room and he knew the playbook as well as any coach. As a team captain, coaching seemed to come naturally to the 13-year CFL veteran who spent his final eight seasons with the Argos. He’s a two-time Grey Cup champion (1999 & 2004) who was originally introduced to the CFL by the legendary coach and executive Leo Cahill. He started his career with the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1996 then signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1997-2000) and finished with the Toronto Argonauts (2001-2008).

A four-time CFL All-Star and a six-time East Division All-Star, he is one of only a few players in the history of the game to win all-star accolades at three different positions (CB, DB, DS). Steinauer is still second in CFL history with 1,178 interception return yards and his 441 defensive tackles are the fifth-highest total in team history. His 710 interception return yards as an Argo are good for third-best in club history. A veteran of 181 regular season CFL games, he also dressed in 13 playoff games and in three Grey Cup matches. In 2007, Steinauer was named runner-up as an All-Time Argo at safety.

Steinauer tasted coaching for the first time when he returned to his alma mater, Western Washington University, during CFL off-seasons from 1996-1998. There, he acted as Vikings’ Defensive Backs Coach and gained valuable experience. As a senior at Western Washington, Steinauer was named an All-American and led the nation with 10 interceptions.  

Upon leaving football as a player, the Seattle, Washington native turned his focus toward running his foundation, The Ozone, which helps improve the quality of life for those less fortunate, with an emphasis on single parents and their families. Last year, he became the CFL Insider on Rogers Sportsnet.

Orlondo lives year-round in Oakville, Ontario with his wife, Gina, and their three daughters; Kiana (11), Rheyna (5) and Taeya (4).