FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn has been named the manager of the USA Collegiate National Team for 2014.
Van Horn, who is in his 11th season at Arkansas, was an assistant coach for Team USA in 2011. The head coaching appointment is his first with the organization, which features 22 of the top amateur players in the country.
"I couldn’t be more excited and honored to be selected as manager for the 2014 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team,” Van Horn said. “Anytime you have the opportunity to wear the Team USA jersey, it’s an honor and a privilege. Serving as an assistant coach for the team in 2011 was a great experience and I’m excited to put together a great group of coaches and players to represent our country in 2014.”
Van Horn has been one of the most successful coaches in the country over the last 15 seasons. He took Nebraska to consecutive College World Series in 2001 and 2002 before accepting the job at his alma mater. He has taken the Razorbacks to Omaha three times, including last season.
Earlier this year Van Horn won his 1,000th career game. The Razorbacks are 27-15 following a weekend series win over Texas A&M.