Education

B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A. Mankato State University

Areas of Expertise

Outdoor Recreation (Canoeing, Kayaking, Camping, Rockclimbing, Fly Fishing), and Leadership

Interests

Canoeing, Kayaking, Flyfishing, and Fishing

Mark Hanson ’83

Athletics and Health and Exercise Science

Mark Hanson is entering his 20th season at the head of the Gustavus men's basketball program. During that time, Hanson has directed the team to 10 NCAA Division III National Tournament appearances, including reaching the Final Four for the first time in school history and placing second in the nation during the 2002-03 season.

Last season, Hanson coached the Gusties to a 13-14 overall record and finished sixth in the MIAC with a conference record of 11-9. The squad defeated St. John's in the MIAC Playoff quarterfinals before losing to top seeded St. Thomas in the semifinals.

Hanson, who has compiled a 371-153 overall record at Gustavus, including a 279-101 record in the MIAC, has won six MIAC Championships, and has been named MIAC Coach of the Year seven times. He has helped guide Gustavus to the MIAC Playoffs 16 times, reaching the finals eleven times and winning the MIAC Playoff Championship seven times. His teams have reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament six times and the Elite Eight three times. Hanson has coached 23 players who have garnered 42 all-conference honors, three MIAC Players of the Year, seven players who have received 12 all-region honors, and two All-Americans. In addition, Hanson has coached one Jostens' Award Finalist (Trevor Wittwer, 2008), which recognizes the top Division III men's bastketball player in the nation based on academics, athletics, and community involvement.

Hanson is a 1983 Gustavus graduate and the basketball program's all-time leading scorer with 1,774 points. He was a two-time NAIA All-America and GTE Academic All-America selection, a three-time Gustie MVP and a four-time all-MIAC selection.

A long-time outdoor enthusiast, Hanson earned his master's degree in experiential education at Mankato State University and teaches outdoor education classes in the health and exercise science department. He is also the outdoor program director at the college.

Hanson, a native of Dodge Center, Minnesota, is married to Deb Johnson. Mark and Deb have two children, Hans and Annika, and live in St. Peter.

Contact Information

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

Phone: 507-933-7037
E-mail: mjh44@gustavus.edu

Courses Taught

• Camping
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Rock Climbing

Mark Hanson's Schedule