Tom Brands will coach at Iowa through 2016-2017 season.
Iowa City, IA (KTIV) -
University of Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands has signed a five-year contract, extending him through the 2016-2017 season.
Brands took over the 2006 and won NCAA championships in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The Hawkeyes have won three Big Ten Conference titles in his six seasons and have seen 10 Big Ten and seven NCAA individual champions crowned under the guidance of Brands.
The Sheldon, Iowa, native was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2008, 2009 and 2010.