St. John's University Men's Wrestling
Academic Snapshot
Acceptance Rate
90%
Avg SAT
1,220
Avg ACT
25
Enrollment
1,468
Team Information
Sport
Wrestling
Gender
Men's
Division
NCAA Division 3
Location
Collegeville, MN
Coaching Staff (4)
Kevin Schiltz
Head Coach
Schiltz's 13th as an assistant wrestling coach at SJU. A 1993 graduate of Augsburg College, Schiltz was a three-time All-American (1989-90, 1993) and a four-time MIAC champion (1989-91, 1993). He also serves as SJU's equipment manager, a position he has held with the Johnnies' football program the past eight seasons. Schiltz and his wife, Susan, have two sons, Aidan and Zack, and reside in St. Joseph.
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Alex Van Krevelen
Head Coach
Van Krevelen was announced as Saint John's wrestling's head coach on April 14, 2026. He served as head wrestling coach at Shakopee High School the past five seasons (2021-26) where he led the Sabers to Minnesota Class AAA runner-up finishes in 2026 and 2025, as well as third-place finishes in 2024 and 2022. Six of the 11 state qualifiers placed in the top six in February, including three state champions and two runners-up. "I'm incredibly honored and excited to lead this program," Van Krevelen said. "From the moment I stepped on campus and met the athletic administration and wrestling team, I knew this was where I wanted to be." Shakopee compiled a 133-20 dual record and qualified 45 wrestlers for the state tournament, 25 of whom placed in the top six during Van Krevelen's five-year tenure: four champions, six runners-up, four third-place, four fourth-place, four fifth-place and three sixth-place. "My vision is to build a program rooted in discipline, accountability and daily growth," Van Krevelen added. "We'll focus on doing the small things right, consistently, while creating an environment where our wrestlers can reach their full potential, both on the mat and in life. "I'm committed to bringing a new level of passion and energy to this program. The landscape of SJU wrestling will change immediately, and I'm confident Saint John's wrestling will be part of the conversation when discussing NCAA Division III powerhouses in the coming years." A four-time Section 6AAA Head Coach of the Year, Van Krevelen directed Shakopee to four section championships and won the South Suburban Conference four times. He currently serves as the junior director for Minnesota USA Wrestling. In the role, he runs and organizes major events for juniors and leads the Team Minnesota junior team. Prior to the junior director position, Van Krevelen was the organization's schoolboy director for five years. Van Krevelen coached for seven years (2014-21) as an assistant coach at Prior Lake High School. Prior to that, he coached three years (2011-14) at St. Michael-Albertville High School). "We are excited to welcome Alex as our new wrestling coach," SJU director of athletics Dan O'Brien said. "His energy and proven success at the highest level of Minnesota high school wrestling will make an immediate impact at Saint John's. His strong reputation throughout the state and Upper Midwest will be a tremendous asset in recruiting. "As just one of three Division III wrestling programs in Minnesota, we're confident that Alex is the right person to elevate our program. His ability to connect with and develop wrestlers will allow us to attract student-athletes who are committed to competing at a high level and growing as young men." Van Krevelen, an Andover, Minn., native, started wrestling in ninth grade and was a captain for the Huskies in 2008 and 2009. He then wrestled for Rochester Community and Technical College for two years. Van Krevelen earned his bachelor's degree in physical education and health teaching from Concordia University-St. Paul in 2019 and completes a master's degree in educational leadership from CSP this month. Outside of the wrestling room, Van Krevelen has served as a health and physical education teacher at Shakopee West Middle School since August 2021. He also coached outside linebackers for the Sabers' varsity football team and did the same at Prior Lake from 2017-20.
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Tony Willaert
Assistant Coach
Willaert enters his third season as the Johnnies' head wrestling coach in 2016-17. He was named interim head coach in May 2014 and the tag was removed in April 2016. Willaert completed his third season as an assistant coach with the Johnnies in 2013-14. He compiled a 74-49 (.602) career record on the mat and was a national entrant, one of a school-record seven, as a senior at 197 pounds in 2010-11. He is also the head coach of the Central Minnesota Wrestling Club, as part of the Minnesota Storm program, and resides in nearby St. Cloud.
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Dayne Morton
Assistant Coach
Dayne Morton is in his first year working with the SJU wrestling team as an assistant coach in the 2026-27 academic year. Morton had a decorated collegiate wrestling career with stops at Division II Northern State University (S.D.), DI Nebraska and DI California Baptist. He graduated from Northern State with a degree in human performance while compiling a 39-15 record at 125 and 133 pounds. He finished fifth at the 2020 NCAA Super Region 5 Tournament and was ranked nationally. While at Nebraska, he went 5-15 (4-8 dual record) with one major decision. He took 11th at 149 at the Big Ten Championships. Morton ended his career for the Lancers at California Baptist with a 5-9 dual record. He had the dual-securing victory over Air Fornce in the program's first ranked dual win while competing at 149. He also represented CBU at the Big 12 Championships. Morton, a native of Winthrop, Minn., was a 2018 Minnesota State Champion in his senior season at Sibley East High School. He ended his high school career with a 117-9 career record at 106 and 113 and was a 2017 FLO Reno Worlds All-American at 113 pounds. He was a two-time All-State selection, two-time All-Conference honoree, two-time All-Journal team pick and a two-time All-Area team recipient.
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