WIN Mag. recognises Kris Nelson & his MSUM Dragons as Program of the Month

Posted on | July 19, 2011 | No Comments

Kris Nelson, the Head Coach of the Dragons of Minnesota State University, Moorhead has the distinction of being chosen as RecruitAWrestler.com’s and WIN Magazine’s program of the month.

Nelson, now in his 3rd year is a former national champ and three-time All-American during a celebrated collegiate career at North Dakota State University, Kris Nelson was appointed head coach at Minnesota State University Moorhead in July of 2009.

In his second season, Nelson improved the Dragons record to 8-8, raising his overall record to 13-20. The season ended with four straight wins, highlighted by a 25-17 win over then No. 10 Upper Iowa in the season finale. Nelson coached his second All-American in Corey Ulmer as well.

In his first season as Head Coach, Nelson guided the Dragons to a 5-10 mark and finished with five national qualifiers, the third most in the NSIC. Nelson coached one of those qualifiers (Derek Bomstad) to an All-American selection.

Nelson spent the past nine seasons as an assistant wrestling coach at North Dakota State. He was a member of the Bison staff for two seasons as a student assistant coach from 2000-2002 before continuing as a graduate assistant for two years from 2002-2004.

Nelson was a three-time NCAA Division II All-American and two-time North Central Conference champion for NDSU. He won the NCAA II 133-pound national championship in 2000 and also was named the NCAA II Outstanding Wrestler. Nelson’s career harvest included 83 victories.

A native of Lisbon, ND, Nelson was a two-time North Dakota State High Champion for the Broncos and logged a career record of 128-19.

Nelson earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education/Health from North Dakota State in 2001 and a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Athletic Administration in 2006.

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