Elon University Athletics

Prior to joining Elon, Brian Szutkowski worked with Concordia St. Paul (NCAA DII) as a sprints coach, designing and implementing the annual plan for all sprinters as well as working with athletes within the weight room. While there, he helped build a two-time NCAA All-American (heptathlon, decathlon), Drake Relays champion (decathlon), four-time all-conference performers, and five school records (heptathlon, decathlon, javelin, women’s 400, men’s outdoor long jump.
 
Before his time at Concordia St Paul, he was the head of athletic development of Mizuno-Northern Lights, overseeing 37 teams and 386 athletes while designing and implementing the long term athletic development plan for ages 11-18. While there, he coached one Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year, AAU national champions (Aspire Division) and 14 AAU All-Americans and reduced injury rate by 4.5 percent. 
 
Szutkowski previously interned virtually with Elon in 2020. Prior to that, he interned with Concordia-Saint Paul assisting with women's lacrosse, women's soccer, men's basketball and football.
 
Szutkowski obtained a master’s degree in coaching and athletic administration and a bachelors in exercise science and business management, while being a two-sport athlete at Concordia St. Paul (track and field/football) and is still the school record holder in the 100 (10.42 seconds).
 
He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NCSA), USATF-L1, CPR/AED American Redcross.