Ben Nelson
Cascade
Turner
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
I have a passion for coaching basketball and a drive for excellence. Sports are a great way to teach kids the importance of working hard, being a good teammate, sportsmanship, communication, being detailed and developing mental toughness. My enjoyment in coaching comes from seeing individual development and team growth. I enjoy studying the game of basketball, learning from other coaches/players and implementing what I have leaned back into the teams I coach.
Work History
Profession Football Player
12 Years- Experienced high level coaching
- Experienced what it takes to run a high level practice (Organization, Intensity, Involvement, detail, Communication)
- Worked with teammates and coaches from across US with a wide range of diversity
- Understand what it takes to be great at any level
Assistant Varsity Coach
5 Months- 3rd place state finish
Basketball Coach
14 Years 7 Months- Coached in CYB since 2012 (Players of all different abilities on same team
- Tournament Coach since 2018; with over 200 games coached
- Coached 3 different (Girls & Boys) to State titles
Education
- Statistics Major
100+ credits
Left before graduating to train for NFL Combine
High School Diploma
3 Year Basketball Varsity Starter as PG
Skills
Team Leadership
Game Strategy
Player Mentoring
Communication
Certification
- Concussions in Sport - NFHS
- Fundamentals of Coaching - NFHS
- Appearance & Performance Enhancing Drugs & Substances - HFHS
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Coach
Cascade High School
10.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Basketball Coach
Cascade
01.2012 - CurrentRead More
Profession Football Player
NFL/AFL
08.2003 - 08.2015Read More
Anoka High School
High School Diploma
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St Cloud State University
from Statistics Major
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