Former Minnesota assistant coach and captain of the 2002 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship team Andrew Tank was named Wednesday as coach of the men’s golf program at Iowa State.

Tank brings with him a successful coaching resume. Twice during his tenure as Minnesota’s assistant coach, the men’s team finished in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships and had 10 All-American selections, as well as 16 All-Big Ten selections.

Tank’s hiring comes just one season after the Cyclones finished 10th at the Big 12 Championships. This finish topped off an unsuccessful decade where the Cyclones finished no better than ninth place at the Big 12 Championships.

Despite attending Minnesota, and eventually coaching there, Tank is an Iowa native who grew up in Des Moines.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead a program that I believe in,” Tank said in a news release. “It is special for me to be able to come back to central Iowa where my playing career began. I have always followed the Cyclones, and after meeting with the administration and others on campus, my belief in the program is now even stronger. My passion for Iowa State is genuine and I’m excited to work with top-caliber players that are committed to reaching their potential as members of the Cyclone golf family.”