Macalester College Athletics

Macalester is pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Larson as the newest member of the full-time football coaching staff. Larson joins new Macalester College head coach Tony Jennison as the team’s offensive coordinator.  Larson comes to Macalester from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, where he served as running backs coach and special teams coordinator.

"We are very pleased to add Coach Larson to the Macalester coaching staff," said Coach Jennison. "Dan had the offensive background, recruiting experience, and the right mentality we were searching for to lead our offense.

“It was clear through the interview process that he was a perfect fit for our team, our staff and the Macalester campus. What really was evident was Dan's passion for the game and his ability to motivate and lead our student-athletes. He will do a tremendous job in leading our offense and this program to new heights."

A 2003 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Larson was a team captain and all-conference performer. He began his collegiate coaching career at Marietta College (Ohio) while working on his Master’s degree there. He was the strength and conditioning coach at Marietta and also coached running backs and punters.  He received his Master’s from Marietta in 2005.

Larson joined the University of Wisconsin-Stout staff where he worked with the wide receivers and various special teams for the 2005 season before joining the Division I-AA Colgate Red Raiders of the Patriot League. As running backs coach at Colgate, he coached an ’06 and ’07 All-Patriot League running back, including last year’s Division I subdivision national leader in rushing yardage.

"I am extremely excited to be a part of the Macalester football program,” Larson said. “I truly believe that football is about playing with pride and passion, and both are evident here, not only with the coaches and players, but with the administration and student body. The administration and Coach Jennison are building something very special here and I am looking forward to contributing both on and off the field to the success of the program."