"We feel Nick is a strong golf personality and will do a good job on building up our men's program," commented Athletic Director Bill Danenhauer."This will give us and opportunity to have a strong men's program to go with our women's."

Swaney was a three-year letter winner at the University of Nebraska-Kearney.He was a member of the Loper team that qualified for Super Regional's.Currently, Swaney serves as the assistant boy's and girl's golf coach at Blair High School and is a shop manager at Scheel's Sporting Goods in Omaha.

"I am really excited to be joining the dynamic coaching staff at Dana and to be working with such a talented group of young men," commented Swaney."I have great aspirations for our team this coming year and I am thrilled to be a part of the foundation of the men's golf team."

Swaney is a graduate of Blair High School.He also graduated from UNK in 2007 with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing.

Starting in the 2009-2010 school year, Dana College will sanction men's golf.