Golden Eagle Soccer
Coaches

Bob Gustavson
Head Coach

Head Coach Bob Gustavson is a graduate of the University of Connecticut ('68) where he majored in Physical Education and was a two sport letterman. He received an M.A. in Education from UConn in 1970 and a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Arkansas in 1997.

Gustavson first coached soccer in Tolland, Conn. and then moved on to revitalize the programs at Brandeis University and Barrington College. In addition, he coached in the Rhode Island ODP soccer program and was the program director for a successful summer soccer camp.

In 1980, Gustavson moved to John Brown University. Under his direction the team has enjoyed tremendous success, including top 20 rankings, 20 post season tournament appearances, four trips to the NAIA national tournament (1988, 1993, 2002, 2003), and numerous district and regional championships. The Golden Eagles compete in the Sooner Athletic Conference, the highest rated men’s soccer conference in the nation.

Gustavson has been selected by his peers twelve times as the District Coach of the Year and four times as NAIA Regional Coach of the Year. He coached the 1994 West Squad in the Umbro Senior Classic. In 2000 and 2002, he was named Sooner Athletic Conference Coach of the Year and NAIA Regional Coach of the Year.

Coach Gustavson is an active member of several professional organizations. He is presently the Past President of the NAIA Men's Soccer Coaches Association, the Region 6 Chairman, and has served in numerous other capacities during his tenure as soccer coach. He has earned an "A" coaching license from the USSF and is a popular and effective clinician. Gustavson operates the very successful and popular All-Star Soccer School located on the JBU campus.

He is active in his local church where he serves as an usher and lay reader. Gustavson is married and has three adult children and two grandchildren.

Contact Coach Gustavson
phone: 479.524.7321 | e-mail: rgustavs@jbu.edu

Aaron Tucker
Assistant Coach

Assistant coach and goalkeeper trainer Aaron Tucker is a graduate of John Brown University (’97) where he majored in Business Administration and minored in Political Science, Sociology and Missions. He received an M.S. in Leadership and Ethics at JBU in 2007. He is currently enrolled in the MBA program.

Tucker played for John Brown University as a standout goalkeeper. During his years at JBU the team went 39-16-3. He was recognized by his peers as a leader on and off the field. During his tenure the team competed in the NAIA National Championship and received a national ranking of 7th. Tucker received NAIA recognition for outstanding play as a goalkeeper. He had an opportunity to tryout with Luton Town F.C. in England’s second division.

Upon graduating from JBU Tucker joined International Teams U.S. Urban and Ethnic ministries in Chicago, IL. While there he lived and worked in the neighborhood of Lawndale. Tucker helped lead a team which focused on mentoring youth through after-school programs and various other ministries in one of the toughest areas in Chicago.

Aaron began coaching at Whitney Young Magnet High School while in the windy city. He helped develop this school into one of the premier soccer programs in the city of Chicago, winning three City Championships. He was responsible for coaching both the boys and girls teams which grew to over 150 student athletes during his tenure. Tucker was selected to coach the City All-Star team and Senior Classic teams. He trained the North Park College women’s goalkeepers and holds a national coaching license from the USSF.