About Niceville High School Men's Soccer
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The 2010-2011 soccer team is a young and energetic team that is excited about the opportunity to represent the NHS Boys Soccer Team. They are determined to continue the winning ways of this outstanding program and have not backed down from any challenge the coaches have given them. The players are hungry to win their 7th straight district title and put themselves in a position to play for a State Championship. With the hard work and great attitude this team has shown, I have no doubt that they will achieve their goals.
NHS Men’s Soccer has a winning tradition.
Over the past 15 years Niceville has claimed 12 district titles and been runner up twice. During the last seven seasons the soccer team has averaged 21 wins a season and won six straight District Championships. The 2006-2007 season saw Niceville return to the Final Four for the second time in the program’s history and the first time in 24 years. They returned to the Final Four again in the 2008-2009 season by beating Fleming Island in the Region 1-5A Championship. Niceville narrowly missed making their third trip in four years to the final four last year. After making a strong push through the play-offs they eventually lost to Lincoln High School in overtime of the Region 1-5A Championship game.
Wesley Nelson-Varsity Coach (10th season)
A 1995 graduate of Niceville High School, Coach Nelson is in his tenth year coaching the Eagles varsity soccer team. In his first year (2001-2002), he was named Daily News Soccer Coach of the Year. For 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2007-2008 seasons he was named FACA District 1-5A Coach of The Year and was North Florida's All Star Coach in 2004 and 2005. Coach Nelson was once again named Daily News Soccer Coach of the Year for the 2004-2005, 2006-2007, and 2008-2009 seasons and has led his team to six straight District Championships. His 2006-2007 team was the Region 1-5A Champions and made a Final Four appearance for the 2nd time in school history (1st time in 24 years!). His 2008-2009 team was also the Region 1-5A Champions and their final four appearance was the second appearance for the program in a three year period. As a Niceville Eagle Defender he scored 16 goals in his senior year. In College, he played for University of West Florida Men's Soccer Team where he was captain for 3 years and was named to the All-Conference Team his Junior and Senior seasons. He graduated from UWF with a Mathematics of Education Degree. Coach Nelson has been married to his beautiful bride, Janie Nelson, for 9 years and they have three future soccer stars named Keller, Kate and Asher.
NHS Record 177-40-25
2004-2005 District 1-5A Champions, Regional Semifinalist
2005-2006 District 1-5A Champions, Regional Semifinalist
2006-2007 District 1-5A Champions, Region 1-5A Champions, Final Four
2007-2008 District 1-5A Champions, Regional Semifinalist
2008-2009 District 1-5A Champions, Region 1-5A Champions, Final Four
2009-2010 District 2-5A Champions, Regional Finalist, Elite Eight