North Greenville University

Gabe Nelson joined the North Greenville men’s lacrosse staff as a Graduate Assistant in 2025 after a standout playing career with the Trailblazers. A native of Littleton, Colorado, Nelson played four seasons at North Greenville, establishing himself as one of the program’s top goalkeepers. He helped lead the Trailblazers to the 2025 Conference Carolinas Championship, earning Tournament MVP honors, while also being recognized as a USILA Scholar All-American, a three-time Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Week, and a USILA Team of the Week selection. He concluded his collegiate career with 369 saves. 

As a member of the coaching staff, Nelson works with goalkeepers and assists with the defensive unit, bringing firsthand experience and a player-driven perspective to the program. His coaching philosophy centers on developing quality lacrosse players who compete for championships while growing into better men off the field. 

Nelson earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing from North Greenville in 2025. Before his collegiate career, he played at Columbine High School under Shawn Zordani and competed in club lacrosse for Colorado Fire under Nate Watkins.