Balak Named Husker Assistant Coach

Lincoln, Neb. --- Nebraska Head Coach Mark Hankins announced Wednesday that Brett Balak, a former national coach of the year at Nebraska Wesleyan, has been named an assistant coach for the Husker men's golf program. 

"I love Nebraska. I love college golf. It's just a great opportunity to work for one of the best college coaches in the nation," Balak said.  "I can't wait to go to work. There's a lot of work to be done, and I can't wait to get out on the road to recruit. It's a real exciting time to be in the Nebraska golf program. Things are trending up, and I'm ready to go to work."

During his time at Nebraska Wesleyan, Balak led the Prairie Wolves to an NCAA Division II National Championship, was named the GCAA Dave Williams National Coach of the Year and the Omaha World-Herald State College Coach of the Year. Balak is a 14-time recipient of the NIAC/GPAC Conference Coach of the Year and coached Nebraska Wesleyan to 74 tournament victories, including eight top-10 finishes at the NCAA Division III National Championships.  Balak produced 24 All-Americans,14 GCAA All-America Scholars and is a co-founder of a putting aid company, The Putting Key, based in Omaha.

 "We are excited to have Coach Balak join our team and look forward to his impact as an assistant coach for Husker Men's Golf," Hankins said. "We were impressed with Brett's coaching resume, accomplishments as a head coach, his knowledge and connections to the region and his obvious passion for Nebraska golf."

The Huskers open their season at the Rod Myers Duke Invitational in Durham, N.C., on Saturday, Sept. 14.