University of St. Thomas Hires Matt Bos as Swim Coach

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University of St. Thomas Hires Matt Bos as Swim Coach

The University of St. Thomas on Wednesday named Matt Bos its new men’s and women’s swimming and diving head coach.

Bos has spent more than 20 years coaching, including in Division I at IUPUI and Eastern Illinois.

“I am deeply grateful to Dr. Esten for entrusting me with the leadership of St. Thomas swimming and diving,” Bos said in a university statement. “The Tommies have a storied tradition of excellence in swimming and diving, and I am enthusiastic about preserving this legacy as we continue to navigate the transition into the Division I era. The dedication and motivation of St. Thomas student-athletes is unparalleled, and I am anticipating the opportunity to get to know each and every one of them as we collectively shape the future of Tommie swimming and diving.”

Bos’s most notable stop was at IUPUI, where he was the head coach from 2011-19. The 2013 Summit League Women’s Coach of the Year, he led the Jaguars to a 26th place finish at the 2012 NCAA Championships, the best for a Summit League women’s program.

Bos joined Concordia-St. Paul in 2020, helping launch its program. He spent three seasons as the head coach of Eastern Illinois, his alma mater. He graduated from EIU in 2000, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in sports management.

Outside of the college realm, Bos worked as the director and head coach of San Antonio Wave from 2005-08, Wanganui New Zealand Swimming from 2004-05 and Swordfish Swim Team in Illinois in 2003-04. His first job out of college was as an assistant at Trinity University in Texas.

“We are thrilled to welcome Matt Bos to St. Thomas athletics and Tommie swimming and diving,” director of athletics Phil Esten said. “Matt not only brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our programs, but also shares many of the core values of St. Thomas athletics. He will be an outstanding leader and mentor for our swim and dive teams as we continue to build our bright future as a Division I program in the Summit League.”

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