2026 Levittown School District Hall of Fame Inductees
Steve Costello
Alumni Award
Levittown Memorial, 19771977 Levittown memorial graduate Steve Costello is a legendary coach, educator, and longtime pillar of the Levittown Public Schools whose leadership has shaped high school athletics in Levittown for decades. A graduate of the Levittown school community, Costello has served the district as a teacher, administrator, and, most prominently, as a baseball coach - leaving an extraordinary legacy in both education and athletics.
For more than 30 years, Costello has been the head varsity baseball coach at MacArthur High School, guiding generations of student-athletes with passion, integrity, and a deep commitment to character development through sport. Under his direction, his teams compiled an exceptional record - including more than 500 career wins and a remarkable run of championships that included league titles, Nassau County championships, Long Island championships, and a memorable New York State Championship season in 1994, when his team finished 29-0 - becoming the first undefeated Long Island team in state history.
Coach Costello's excellence has been recognized at both the regional and state levels. He was named Region I Coach of the Year and New York State Coach of the Year by the National Federation of High School Coaches - honors that reflect his influence not only on his own teams but on high school baseball across the region. In that vein, as 5 times Coach of the Long Island baseball team in the New York State Empire Games, his team earned the Gold Medal 4 times.
Beyond the wins and titles, Costello's greatest impact has been on the lives of the young people he has coached. He emphasizes personal growth, teamwork, and resilience, believing that the lessons of baseball, teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship, extend far beyond the diamond. His mentorship has guided countless student-athletes toward success in college athletics and life.
In recognition of his remarkable career and contributions to high school sports, Steve Costello was inducted into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame - a testament to his decades of service, leadership, and competitive excellence in Nassau County athletics.
Through his tenure as a coach, teacher, and mentor, Costello has helped define a culture of athletic pride in Levittown. His legacy continues to inspire current and future generations of students, coaches, and community members, making him a highly deserving member of the Levittown Public Schools Hall of Fame.