Gustavus Swimming Camps

Camp Director Jon Carlson

Jon Carlson is entering his 20th 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 2009, Carlson's squad finished second in the MIAC Championship, in 2008 his team finished first. Gustavus has won the MIAC Championship seven times in the last ten 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 ten of the past thirteen years. The squad placed 28th in 1996, 18th in 1997, 22nd in 1998, 34th in 1999, 30th in 2002, 29th in 2003, 9th in 2004, 7th in 2005, 11th in 2006, 5th in 2007, 12th in 2008, and 15th in 2009.

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 66 male swimmers who have earned 154 all-conference honors and 26 male swimmers who have earned 85 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.