Category: Athletics

  • A Tribute to Steve Wilkinson

    After 39 years of coaching the men’s tennis team at Gustavus Adolphus College, Steve Wilkinson retired this spring.  Steve has been an inspiration to thousands of people over his many years of service to the game.  The tennis community will celebrate and thank Steve for his commitment to the game as a coach, player, competitor,…

  • Gustavus Places Eighth in Directors’ Cup

    The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and Learfield Sports recently announced that Gustavus Adolphus College placed eighth in the Division III 2008-09 Directors’ Cup standings. The Directors’ Cup is the only all-sports competition in intercollegiate athletics. Standings are based on national tournament finishes in 18 sports with points awarded based on the number…

  • Spring Sports News

    Of the 8 spring sports teams, 6 went to national tournaments: women’s track and field, men’s track and field, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, softball, and women’s golf.  Women’s track and field placed a program best sixth place, with Senior Lisa Brown winning the javelin throw. The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches…

  • Spring Sports News; Wilkinson to Retire

    Steve Wilkinson, head men’s tennis coach for the past 39 years, has announced that he will retire at the end of the current school year.  He will retire with the most victories in the history of collegiate men’s tennis in Divisions I, II, III, and NAIA.  Tommy Valentini ’02, who has been assistant coach the…

  • “Come On You Gusties” Breakfast for April

    Join us for a cup of coffee, breakfast, and great conversation. This month our featured presenter is Steve Wilkinson, men’s tennis coach. All Gusties are welcomed and invited to the breakfast, Wednesday, April 15, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel Minneapolis-Park Place, 1500 Park Place Blvd. Cost is $10 at the door. Reserve your spot…

  • Hockey Ends a Great Season

    The men’s hockey team made its first appearance in the NCAA Division III Championship game at Herb Brooks Ice Arena in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Saturday, March 21. They lost a great game to Neumann College, 4-1.  The women’s hockey team lost 2-1 to UW-River Falls in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament.  Spring sports…