Coach Nelson hails from Roseville, Minnesota where he began his lacrosse career in 8th grade. Nelson played for Roseville Area High School and won the Minnesota State Championship in 2001 and 2002. He also received All-State Honors his senior season in 2003. After graduation Coach Nelson attended The College of Wooster briefly before transferring to the University of Minnesota Duluth (MCLA D1). At Minnesota Duluth he was a 4 year starter, as well as a 3 time captain. Nelson received 1st team All-Conference honors all four years, Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007, as well as being recognized as an MCLA All-American in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Upon completion of his degree in History and collegiate lacrosse career Pete began coaching at the high school level in both lacrosse and hockey in Duluth, Minnesota. This past March Coach Nelson was the Varsity assistant at Minnetonka High School (MN) where he was in charge of the offense, as well as the extra man offense. Nelson is currently in his first season as an assistant coach at Indiana University.