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Nils Nielsen

Alma Mater: California State Northridge,  Bachelor of Arts Major in History

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Hometown: Fallbrook, Ca

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Wife: Kaitlin Nielsen

My Story

Nielsen is heading into his 4th season at Baker University as the Head Coach. He has revamped and revitalized the Wildcat program in his tenure.  He had four players earn all-conference honors with Kierra Hipple, Reese Kehl, Meredith Brown and Kylie Murray all landing on the postseason list. In his first season at Baker, Nielsen coached an All-Conference player in Taylor Kile who was selected to the third team. 

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • 2022 -Present, Baker University, Head Coach 

  • 2020-22, University of Kansas, Volunteer Assistant Coach

  • 2015-18, Windward High School, Volleyball Program Lead, Varsity Boys and Girls Head Coach 

  • 2014-2015, USA Volleyball Assistant coach for the Pan American Games 

  • 2013-2015, UCLA, Men's Volleyball Volunteer Assistant coach 

  • 2010-13, Lead Trainer at Prime Athletes Volleyball Gym

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • 2011-2014  Professional Beach Volleyball Player

  • 2010--2011 Professional Athlete in the French Ligue A Masculine

  • 2009-2010 Professional Athlete in both the Liga Superior de Puerto Rico and Qatari Volleyball League 

  • 2007-2008 Professional Athlete in the Greek A1 Ethniki Volleyball League

  • 2006-2010: Member of the USA Volleyball Indoor National Team 

  • 2005-2006: Professional Athlete in the Swiss Men's Volleyball Ligue 1

  • 2000-05: Northridge

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

123-456-7890 

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