Michael Caruso has lifted the Rose-Hulman swimming programs to new heights over the past six seasons, culminated with a third-place men's finish in the nationally respected College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championships in 2008.

Caruso has coached student-athletes to one individual national championship, 13 national qualifying times and two All-American awards.  He was also named CCIW Men's Coach of the Year in 2008.

In his six seasons, the Engineers have also compiled 27 school records,  47 all-conference swims, and a total of 32 all-conference award winning swimmers and divers.

Caruso graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical education and completed a concentration in recreation with a minor in business management at Bridgewater State College.   

While coaching at Rose-Hulman, Caruso completed a master’s degree in recreation and sport management at Indiana State University.   

Caruso was a varsity swimmer for three years while at Bridgewater State and captained the team for two years.  He also participated on the track & field and football teams.  During his senior year at Bridgewater State, Caruso completed an internship in the Recreation department at Stonehill College (Easton Mass.).