Bryan Tolcser is entering his 16th season coaching the throwers for the St. Kate's track and field team. Tolcser's most recent accomplishment includes leading Megan Pohlmann to a third place and All-America finish in javelin at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor track and field championships one season after  Alyssa Besch earned All-America honors in the same event. He also helped Jorden Priebe set a new school record in the hammer throw as she finished fifth for honorable mention honors at the 2014 MIAC Outdoor Championships. In 2012-13, Tolscer coached Faith Berg to a fifth-place Honorable Mention finish in the discus.Â
During the 2011-12 season, Tolcser coached Jamie Kelly to All-Conference honors in the shot put both indoor and outdoor, including a runner-up finish at the outdoor MIAC meet. Tolcser also coached Steph Meschke to a new school record in the javelin in 2012. Since Tolcser joined the St. Kate's staff, the throws group has set five school records, posted three NCAA qualifying marks, and picked up numerous all-conference honors.Â
Tolcser graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, with a bachelor's degree in biology and environmental studies. He also completed graduate work at the University of Minnesota with a master's degree in water resources science. At St. Lawrence, he was a four time NCAA qualifier in the weight and hammer throws and earned All-American honors in the weight throw. Tolcser continued to train as a post-collegiate athlete and placed fourth at the in the 35-lb weight throw at the 2012 U.S. Indoor National Championships. He owns PRs of 22.03m (72' 3.5") in weight and 66.77m (219' 1") in hammer.
Tolscer works as a natural resources scientist for Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., a consulting engineering company.
