Prior to UNCG: Four-year starter at Allen D. Nease HS in Ponte Verde, Fla... two-time all-state selection... was named the Jacksonville Times-Union Player of the Year as a senior, tallying 19 goals and 28 assists in the process... finished his HS career with 64 goals and 53 assists; second in goals and first in assists in school history... team won the state title in 2006 and 2007... spent three seasons with the Florida ODP squad...

Personal: Austin Jay Nelson... born June 19, 1991... son of Stephen and Beth Nelson... father, Stephen, wrestled at Adams State... marketing major at UNCG.