Steve Kuster

Biography

Steve Kuster was a two-time All-American at the University of Pennsylvania (where he still holds four varsity records) and he enters his 27th season as head coach of the Williams College men's and women's swimming & diving teams in 2025-26. In 1992, he was a consolation finalist in the 200-meter butterfly at the US Olympic Trials. After graduating in 1993, he was selected to the United States National Team and represented the country at the World University Games. Prior to his appointment at Williams in the summer of 1999, Kuster spent three years as the men's assistant coach at Harvard University. There he helped lead the Crimson to three Ivy League titles and an 11th place finish at the 1998 NCAAs. Kuster also received a Master's Degree in Education from Harvard University. Kuster and his wife Kim reside in Williamstown with their two young sons, Cole and Tate.