Assistant Coach Brett Balak

BRETT BALAK

ASSISTANT COACH SECOND SEASON

BALAK’S EXPERIENCE

• Nebraska Assistant Coach (2019-Present) • Nebraska Wesleyan Head Coach (1995-2013) • Nebraska Wesleyan Assistant Coach (1992-95) • GCAA Dave Williams Coach of the Year (2006) • State College Coach of the Year (Omaha World-Herald, 2006) • NCAA Division III National Champion (Nebraska Wesleyan, 2006) • Eight Top-10 NCAA Division III Team Finishes • 14-Time NIAC/GPAC Conference Coach of the Year • Coached 24 All-Americans

A former national coach of the year who led his college teams to eight top-10 NCAA finishes, Brett Balak was brought to the Nebraska coaching staff by Head Coach Mark Hankins in the fall of 2019.

Balak proved himself as one of the nation’s best collegiate coaches by leading Nebraska Wesleyan for 18 seasons (1995-2013).

“We are excited to have Coach Balak on 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.”

During his time at Nebraska Wesleyan, Balak led the Prairie Wolves to an NCAA Division III Championship and was named the GCAA Dave Williams National Coach of the Year in 2006. He was also named the State College Coach of the Year by the Omaha World-Herald. Balak was a 14time NIAC/GPAC Conference Coach of the Year. He led Nebraska Wesleyan to 74 tournament titles, and Balak guided the Prairie Wolves to eight top-10 NCAA Division III national finishes. Balak produced 24 All-Americans and 14 GCAA All-America Scholars.

Balak was elected as the only NCAA Division III representative on the Golf Coaches Association of America. He was also the Tournament Director for the 2002 and 2006 NCAA Division III National Golf Championships.

Balak, who is a member of the Nebraska Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame, left the school in 2013 and co-founded a putting aid company, The Putting Key, based in Omaha. Balak helped The Putting Key reach the PGA Tour and conducted demonstrations on the PGA Tour along with other prominent teaching professionals.

Balak completed his education at Nebraska Wesleyan with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies.