Kevin Colon,

a 13-year veteran of Vanderbilt athletics, oversees the Commodore swimming program. As one of four directors of sport operations with Vanderbilt athletics, Colon also oversees Commodore baseball, track and field and cross country. Colon joined the Vanderbilt staff in 1998, organizing and directing CHAMPS/Life Skills, the community outreach arm of Commodore athletics. As CHAMPS/Life Skills director, Colon guided Vanderbilt student-athletes into an expanded role in giving back to local schools, hospitals, non-profits and other efforts aimed at disadvantaged residents of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The program also emphasized a commitment to academic excellence, personal development, leadership and career development for participating student-athletes. Before joining Vanderbilt, Colon served two years as Assistant Director for Student Services at Kansas State University. He also served a tenure as football academic advisor at Syracuse University. Colon earned an undegraduate degree from Iowa State University and a master’s degree from the University of Toledo.