With more than 38 years of experience working with athletes and coaches, Eric Nelson is passionate about helping develop athletes physically, mentally and spiritually.
Nelson joined Athletes in Action in 2003 to work with the men’s basketball tour and direct international opportunities. He was instrumental in the creation of Athletes in Action’s International Coaches Academy, which provides elite training and leadership development to coaches from around the world. Nelson most recently served as VP of Catalytic Ministries before becoming president in 2025.
Prior to his work with Athletes in Action, Nelson coached for 17 years in Texas, including a stint as athletic director and boys basketball coach at Second Baptist School in Houston, Texas. Under his leadership, the Eagles boasted an eight-year record of 184-72 and won two state titles.
Nelson has a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration from Houston Baptist University. He and his wife, April, have two grown children and live in Ohio, where Athletes in Action is headquartered.
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