Vera Nelson
Vera Nelson coaches for NCVC's Girls program and is also the
Head Coach for Sierra Junior College Women's Program in Rocklin, Ca.
Vera played volleyball at Cal Poly SLO and directs summer volleyball camps at
Sierra College. Before arriving in Granite Bay 17 years ago Vera taught and
coached full time at Mt. Eden High School in Hayward, CA. Vera Nelson has a
family history which has helped guide her own career in the athletic arena,
motivating her to become a teacher and coach.

Vera's Grandfather was an Olympic medalist as well as an All-American
football player. Her father has been in the coaching profession for 43 years.
Nelson, an accomplished athlete in her own right, accepted a full scholarship
to play volleyball at Division 1 Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo for Mike Wilton. She
earned preseason All-American status prior to her senior year in which she
was the team captain.

Coaching Experience:
2011-2012 NCVC Girls Head Coach 13-1
2010-2011 NCVC Girls Asst. Float Coach 15-1
2009-2010 NCVC Girls Head Coach 15-1
              USA Junior Nationals -13th-American Division
2008-2009 NCVC Girls Head Coach 14-1
              USA Junior Olympics 1st-American Division - Gold Medal
2007-2008 NCVC Girls Head Coach 13-1
2005-2011 Sierra Jr. College Womens Volleyball Program-Head Coach
2001-2004 American River College Womens Asst. Coach
2001-2004 Club Extreme Girls Head Coach, 16-2, 14-1, 13-1.
1998-2001 Granite Bay High School Girls Varsity Asst. Coach
2008 Gold Medal Squared Coaching Clinic
USAV Impact Certified

Playing Experience:
1983-1987 Cal Poly SLO-Women's Volleyball Team-NCAA Division 1
              Pre-Season All-American 1987.
1980-1982 Reedley High School - Volleyball, Basketball and Swim Team.

Education:
1983-1987 Cal Poly SLO