Gustavus Adolphus College

Charlie Cosgrove is in his 15th season on the Gustavus football coaching staff in 2023, serving as the team’s offensive coordinator after previously serving as the co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for 11 years. Prior to coming to Gustavus, Cosgrove served as a graduate assistant at St. Cloud State University for two years.

A 2005 graduate of St. Cloud State with a degree in mass communications, Cosgrove was a standout defensive end for the Huskie football squad, earning All-Conference honors three times and being named to the National Football Coaches Association All-America Team in 2005. He was also named the North Central Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year his senior season. In St. Cloud State football history, Cosgrove graduated ranked first in tackles for loss (47.5) and quarterback hurries (28), and second in sacks (23.5) and forced fumbles (7). 

Charlie lives in Saint Peter with his wife, Elizabeth and their two children, Luella and Vincent.