ATLANTA –Nick Pumford has been named Georgia State assistant men's golf coach as announced Monday by men's golf head coach Joe Inman.

“Nick is motivated, polished and goal-oriented,” said Inman. “He has a wonderful work ethic with a great mindset and value system. Nick will be a great asset to our team and a great addition to the GSU family of coaches.”

Pumford joins the Georgia State Athletic Staff as a former four-year letterwinner in men's golf for the University of Michigan. He also served as captain his senior year during the 2008-2009 season. In his junior season, Pumford led the Wolverines to a second place finish as he won the individual medalist honors at the Wolf Run Intercollegiate hosted by the University of Indiana.

During his collegiate career, Pumford gained additional experience working as a golf course assistant at the Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing, Mich. He was also able to get a taste of life as a coach working as a camp supervisor and mentor to junior golfers at the University of Michigan golf camp.

Pumford is eager to put his golf experience to work and help aid Coach Inman in guiding the Georgia State men's golf team through a successful season.

“First of all, I have to thank Coach Inman for giving me this opportunity” stated Pumford. “I am really excited to start coaching and excited to meet our student-athletes. I am ready to start up practices and begin play in tournaments. This is going to be a great season and hope I can make it a successful one.”