After 13 years at the helm at Nevada, Jacob Wilner went back to his alma mater this summer to become the men’s head coach at Coastal Carolina.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jacob and his family back to Teal Nation. He has produced a consistent track record of head coaching success, most recently exemplified with his being named coach of the year in his conference,” said Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation Matt Hogue. “As an alum, he uniquely understands and appreciates the value of our program and is passionate about leading Chanticleer men’s golf to championship heights. We look forward to getting to work and writing the next chapter of our program.”
Wilner, who is from Coral Springs, Florida, was selected as the 2021-22 Mountain West Conference Men’s Golf Coach of the Year. He guided the Wolfpack to four consecutive NCAA Regional appearances, and prior to his promotion to head coach in 2011-12, Wilner spent two seasons with the Wolf Pack as an assistant coach from 2009-11.
“I would like to thank Matt Hogue, President Benson, and the University leadership for their confidence in me to lead the Coastal Carolina men’s golf program. It has always been a dream of mine to coach at my alma mater,” stated Wilner. “My main goal is clear; to guide our program to where the University, community, alumni and student-athletes are all proud.”
#TEALNATION,
Welcome Home Jacob Wilner!
We Are Excited to Have One of Our Own Come Back to Lead Our Program!https://t.co/OqjkKj3Ow9 pic.twitter.com/EWaWaGgAj5— Coastal Men’s Golf (@CoastalMGolf) May 27, 2022
