Nelson joined the Maverick athletic department as a graduate assistant in 2018 and has been a full-time member of the strength and conditioning staff since August of 2020.

A 2017 graduate of Northwestern College (Iowa), Nelson owns a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Minnesota State in May of 2020.

While at Minnesota State, Nelson has worked with the Maverick football, softball and soccer program as well as the men’s and women’s basketball program and wrestling team.  Currently, Nelson oversees the strength and conditioning programs for Minnesota State’s men’s and women’s hockey programs.

Nelson is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and is a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Performance Coach. 

Nelson and his wife Jessica have a daughter, Scout