CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - University of Northern Iowa Director of Athletics Troy Dannen has tabbed Doug Schwab as the Panthers' ninth head coach in the program's illustrious history.

"Doug is going to bring passion and intensity back to UNI wrestling. Panther wrestling has a long and storied history and Doug has the championship mentality necessary to re-establish our program as one of the best in the nation," Dannen said. "His expectations for academic success and a championship lifestyle outside of the wrestling room will ensure not only competitive successes but more importantly, enhanced educational experiences for our student-athletes."

"I'm extremely excited and grateful to have this opportunity at UNI," Schwab said. "My main job is to get the guys to buy into the lifestyle - that includes on the mat and in the classroom. I'm looking forward to putting an exciting product on the mat that fans in the Cedar Valley can rally behind and come out and watch. I'm ready to get to work and starting building for the future."

Schwab, a native of Osage, Iowa, recently completed his fourth season as an assistant coach with the University of Iowa wrestling team after serving as the team's volunteer assistant coach in 2006-07.