Jake Nelp
| Title: | Assistant Coach |
| Phone: | (478) 301-2509 |
| Email: | nelp_jt@mercer.edu |
Jake Nelp joined the Mercer University men’s basketball
staff for the 2010-11 season. Nelp brings a diverse and successful
resumé to the Bears’ staff.
Prior to coming to Macon, Nelp spent the past two seasons (2008-10)
as the Basketball Technology Assistant at Marquette University in
Milwaukee, Wis. As a member of the Golden Eagles’ staff, he
assisted with the day-to-day operations of the hoops office. With
an expertise in the technological demands of the college basketball
today, Nelp focused his energies on opponent scouting and film
exchange.
Prior to taking his talents to Marquette, Nelp served as the video
coordinator for the University of Arkansas women’s basketball
program, the first person to serve in that position on a full-time
basis, in 2007-08. While at UA, he assisted with the day-to-day
needs of the Razorback’s opponent scouting.
From 2005-07, the native of the “Hoosier State” was a
men’s basketball assistant coach at Indiana Wesleyan
University. With Nelp on staff, IWU had one of its best-ever
seasons with a 30-5 mark, NAIA Elite Eight appearance and ascending
to a ranking as high as No. 3 in the nation during the season. The
Wildcats set school records each season for most conference wins
and, for his part, Nelp was named as the top NAIA assistant coach
by INBNews.com.
Nelp is a 2001 graduate of Colorado State University, where he
earned his bachelor’s degree in history. Nelp had the
opportunity to work with CSU coach Buzz Williams, serving as the
Rams’ student assistant (1999-2002) and director of
basketball operations (2003-04).
Nelp gained international experience, working as the assistant to
the general manager of the 08 Stockholm Human Rights Basketball
Club for the 2003-04 season.
Nelp’s wife, Angie, was an outstanding player for Colorado
State’s women’s basketball team. The couple are
expecting their first child in February 2011.









































