St. Olaf College Athletics

Mark Kubacki is in his fifth season as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at St. Olaf in 2021-22 after assuming the roles in January 2017.

Kubacki has been part of a coaching staff that has helped the Oles improve their record from 2-8 (1-7 MIAC) in 2016 to 4-6 overall (3-5 MIAC) in 2017 to back-to-back 5-5 (3-5 MIAC) seasons in 2018 and 2019. After starting the 2018 season with five-straight wins, St. Olaf received its first vote in the D3football.com Top 25 since 2012.

In his four seasons at St. Olaf, Kubacki has coached six Honorable Mention All-MIAC honorees and one Second Team All-MIAC selection.

Prior to coming to St. Olaf, Kubacki spent the previous five seasons at the University of St. Thomas where he coached the tight ends in 2016, defensive line from 2014-2015 and linebackers from 2012-13. He helped St. Thomas reach the Division III national championship game (Stagg Bowl) and post 14-1 records in 2012 and 2015. During his tenure, Kubacki helped the Tommies achieve a cumulative 56-8 record. He coached nine All-MIAC players, two All-Region players, one All-America honoree and one Mike Stam Award winner (top MIAC lineman).

From 2009-2011, Kubacki served as linebackers coach at his alma mater, Stillwater Area High School, in Stillwater, Minn. He played linebacker from 2007-2008 at the University of North Dakota before incurring a career-ending injury. While attending Stillwater High School, he helped lead the Ponies to a 19-5 record with back-to-back sectional championships and berths in the state playoffs. He was voted team captain and twice earned all-conference honors.

Kubacki graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s degree in recreation, park & leisure in 2011 and earned a Master’s degree in sports management in 2013 from Concordia University, St. Paul.

Kubacki lives in Savage with his wife, Kelsey, and his daughter, Addison.

Quick Facts
Hometown: Stillwater, Minn.
High School: Stillwater Area 
Institution/Degree: University of Minnesota/B.A. Recreation, Park & Leisure
Institution/Degree: Concordia University, St. Paul/M.A. Sports Management

Coaching Experience
2017-pres. - St. Olaf College - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
2016 - University of St. Thomas - Tight Ends
2015 - University of St. Thomas - Defensive Line
2014 - University of St. Thomas - Defensive Line
2013 - University of St. Thomas - Linebackers
2012 - University of St. Thomas - Linebackers
2011 - Stillwater High School - Linebackers
2010 - Stillwater High School - Linebackers
2009 - Stillwater High School - Linebackers

Postseason Experience
2016 - University of St. Thomas - NCAA Division III National Quarterfinals
2015 - University of St. Thomas - NCAA Division III National Championship Game (Stagg Bowl)
2014 - University of St. Thomas - NCAA Division III Playoffs First Round
2012 - University of St. Thomas - NCAA Division III National Championship Game (Stagg Bowl)