SAINT PETER, Minn. - Gustavus men's soccer head coach Tudor Flintham announced his resignation today after seven years with the program. Over the course of six full seasons plus four games during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Flintham led the Gusties to an overall record of 92-20-18 and went 51-6-7 in the MIAC. Flintham boasts the highest winning percentage (.777) in program history among coaches with at least six years at Gustavus.
 
"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Tudor for his seven years of outstanding leadership and dedication to our men's soccer program," said Athletic Director Tom Brown. "Under his guidance, we have continued to set a standard of excellence in the MIAC and he has built a legacy that will inspire future generations of Gusties. On behalf of the entire athletic department, we wish him continued success in his future endeavors."
 
In seven seasons at Gustavus, Flintham guided the Gusties to four MIAC regular season championships (2018, 19, 22, 24), one conference playoff title (2019), and five NCAA tournament appearances (2018, 19, 22, 23, 24), including hosting the 2022 and 2024 NCAA regionals. In 2022, Flintham and the Gusties won the regional and advanced to the national quarterfinals for the first time since 2005. That year, Flintham was voted MIAC Coach of the Year and the Gustavus coaching staff was recognized as the United Soccer Coaches North Region Staff of the Year. Flintham also earned MIAC Coach of the Year his first season in 2018 after winning the regular season championship.
 
"I'm beyond proud of what we have achieved this season and the years since I arrived in 2018," said Flintham. "There is a mandate at Gustavus to build on what has come before. To write new interesting chapters in what is a special story. It's a privilege to watch and help new generations of Gusties tell their tale. These chapters are ones which will be read for years to come.
 
"I'm so unbelievably thankful for Gustavus soccer and the people who have taken me in. Those people who I have worked with tirelessly dedicated themselves to excellence and pushing this program to new heights. A Golden Gustie Era. We have achieved truly unique things together and these will be some of my most treasured memories."
 
While at Gustavus, Flintham's student-athletes achieved 22 All-Conference accolades, 15 All-America honors, 19 All-Region, four CSC Academic All-America distinctions, three MIAC Players of the Year, two professional contracts, and one MIAC Elite 22 Award. In the past three seasons alone, the Gusties completed two undefeated regular seasons with two 18-game unbeaten streaks.
 
Flintham is the ninth head coach in the history of Gustavus men's soccer. Since the program began in 1967, the Gusties have claimed 18 MIAC regular season championships, seven MIAC playoff championships, and have made 16 appearances at the NCAA Championships – all marks that lead the conference.
 
A national search for the next Gustavus men's soccer head coach will begin immediately.