Kirk Artist joined the Iowa Rush coaching staff as the Director of Coaching-Senior Boys in 2017. Artist served for seven years as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Wartburg College. The Knights qualified for the Iowa Conference tournament each year, made two appearances in the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in both of those years. Artist coached 29 All-Conference honorees, eight All-Region selections, three All-Americans, and an NSCAA Academic All-American. He was named IIAC Coach of the Year and the NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year in 2013 and 2014. Kirk has served on the NCAA Division III National Committee during his time at Warburg. Artist has his NSCAA Premier and NSCAA Regional Goalkeeping Coaching Licenses. Kirk currently lives in Ames with his wife Ashley and son Deacon.