Kirk Artist

Kirk Artist currently serves as the Director of Business Development at Rush Soccer and the Director of Soccer at VSA Rush, both positions held since July 2023 and August 2022 respectively. With extensive experience in soccer administration, Kirk has been the Executive Director and Senior Men's Director at IOWA RUSH since December 2016. Prior roles include Head Men's Soccer Coach at Wartburg College from August 2010 to December 2016 and Head Men's and Women's Soccer Coach at Indian Hills Community College from August 2009 to May 2010. Kirk began coaching at Wartburg College as an Assistant Soccer Coach from August 2006 to May 2009. Educationally, Kirk holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wartburg College and a Master of Arts in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching from the University of Northern Iowa.