Greg Olson
Head Coach at Charleston
Greg has served as the Director/Head Coach of the HYCAT @ Charleston, Inc Swimming Program for the past 36 years. Greg serves as the primary coach for the HYCAT Comp 3 & Comp Teams and assists with the HYCAT Comp 1 & Comp 2 Teams. Greg came to Charleston in 1973 from Indiana University where he earned his Master’s Degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in coaching. While at IU, he was an Associate Instructor within the IU Physical Education Department and was an assistant swim coach with the Bloomington Swim Club. Greg is from Cleveland, OH and began his competitive swimming career at the age of seven. Greg earned All-American honors on both the High School & College level. He graduated from Bucknell University in 1970 where he scored the most points in dual & conference meets; held four school records; and received the Bucknell University "Christy Mathewson Award" Outstanding Senior Athlete Award & Bucknell Swimming Trophy. Greg has two children, Scott & Melissa, who were members of the HYCAT (GCSA/SUN/UCAT) Swimming Program during their competitive careers prior to completing their careers at the college level. Greg and his wife, Sue, live in the South Hills area of Charleston. Greg has also served as General Chairman for the West Virginia LSC from 1975-2003 and has also served on several USA Swimming National and Regional committees.
