Gustavus Swimming
Camp Director Jon Carlson

Jon Carlson
Head Coach

Jon Carlson is entering his 22nd season as the head coach of the men's swimming and diving team. The program, under the direction of Carlson, has emerged as both a conference power and a national contender.

In 2011, Carlson's squad finished third at the MIAC Championships. Gustavus has won the MIAC Championship seven times in the past 12 years. Prior to 2000, the men's team finished second at the MIAC Championships six consecutive seasons. The Gusties have recorded team finishes at the NCAA Championships for fifteen consecutive years. The squad placed 28th in 1996, 18th in 1997, 22nd in 1998, 34th in 1999, 26th in 2000, 23rd in 2001, 30th in 2002, 29th in 2003, 9th in 2004, 7th in 2005, 11th in 2006, 5th in 2007, 12th in 2008, 15th in 2009, 23rd in 2010, and 24th in 2011.

Participation in swimming and diving has grown significantly since Carlson became the head coach in 1990. The squad's size has more than doubled for the men over the past decade. Carlson was named the MIAC Men's Coach of the Year in 2004 as well as in 2005 when Gustavus posted a seventh place finish at the NCAA Championships. He has coached 73 male swimmers who have earned 173 All-Conference honors and 26 male swimmers who have earned 88 All-America honors in eleven individual events and six relays.

Along with his duties directing the men's team, Carlson is also the head coach of the women's swimming and diving team and women's tennis squad. He and his wife, Heidi, have three daughters, Calleigh, Grace, and Josie.