Lawrence Zelenz

Athletics

Larry Zelenz is beginning his 24th season as the head coach of the Gustavus men's soccer team. Zelenz has led the Gustie men to seven conference titles (1993, 1994, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) and eight national tournament bids (1993, 1994, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007). Last season he guided the squad to an overall mark of 13-5-1 and a 8-2 record in the MIAC.

Zelenz was named the 2006 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III National Coach of the Year for his efforts in guiding Gustavus to a 17-3-5 mark and a trip to the NCAA Championship game. He was also named NSCAA Division III West Region Coach of the Year in both 2004 and 2005.

He has compiled a 271-108-41 overall record in his 23 years at Gustavus and a 154-54-21 record in the MIAC. Zelenz's teams have finished in the top five of the conference all 23 years he has been at the head of the program, and has never had a losing record in conference play. Zelenz has guided 35 players to a total of 61 all-conference honors, including four MIAC Players of the Year in the last nine years. In addition, he has coached one Academic All-American and six All-Americans.

Zelenz was a standout at DePauw University from 1974-78, earning all-conference and all-region honors as well as being his team's captain and most valuable player. Zelenz also earned his master's degree in physical education at DePauw. He then went on to take the head soccer coaching position at Gettysburg College before coming to Gustavus.

In addition to coaching, Zelenz is also the assistant athletic director for intramurals, club sports and recreation. Larry and his wife, Margot, have one daughter, Anna. They live in St. Peter.

Contact Information

Athletics
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Phone: 507-933-7699
E-mail: lzelenz@gustavus.edu

Courses Taught

• Fly Casting/Fishing