Coach Debbie Nelson is recognized as one of the top private teaching instructors in the business. Coach Nelson's training and coaching experience began in 1988 in Sacramento. After spending one year at St Francis High School where the team finished as CIF Champions, she spent the next six years at Sacramento State University.
As the Assistant and Head Coach for the Sacramento State Hornets, coach Nelson's team competed in Regional and College World Series competitions. Coach Nelson also spent four years as the Head coach for the San Jose State Spartans. During Debbie's 10 years of coaching at the college level she has produced talented and top ranked teams as well as All Conference, All State, and NCAA All Americans players. Debbie also coached an 18 and under USA Team in Europe in 2001 which won the Silver Medal that year. Debbie has been a Director for the US Sports Nike Softball Camp since 1996. In 2004, Debbie joined the National Pro Fastpitch league as an assistant coach for the California Sunbirds.
As a college player, Debbie achieved All Region, All State, and NCAA All American honors while earning her Bachelors degree at Sacramento State University. Debbie enjoys coaching and teaching athletes at all levels. Debbie loves to see the self-esteem, confidence and competitive skills her students athletes achieve through participation in sports!
2010-2013 Paso Robles High School
- Four Year Varsity Player
- Team Leader in Batting Average
- 2nd Team All League as Sophomore
- 1st Team All League as Junior and Senior
2013-2017 San Francisco State University
- 4 year Starter
- All CCAA Second team
- NFCA All-Region
- Team leader in batting average .357
- Second in stolen bases
- 7th Overall in Career ERA
- 5th Overall in Career wins
- 4th Overall in Innings Pitched & Complete Games
Coaching Experience
- 1 Season Pitching Coach for Swedish National Team (Top 8 in European Championships)
- 1 season as Player/Coach in Sweden for Soder Softball
- 2 seasons with SLO Nitro 12U
- 1 season with 16U Bears
- 4 seasons with 14U Bears
- 3 years doing hitting and pitching lessons
2013-2016 Rancho Cotate High School
- 4 year Varsity Starter
- 3 Time 1st Team All League
- 1 Time 2nd Team All League
- Career Home Run Record Holder
2017-2020 San Francisco State University
- All CCAA League Second Team
- Team Leader in Home Runs
- Team Leader in Slugging Percentage
- Team Leader in Assists / Put Outs
- 4 Time Scholar Athlete
- 2nd on Team in RBI’s
Coaching Experience
- 1 Season w/ Nor Cal Blast 18u
- 2 Years Private Lessons
- 1 Year 10u Rec Ball
- Area Scouts Associate Evaluator
- Volunteer Assistant Coach at Tracy High School
Coaching Experience
- Athletic Coaching Certificate of Specialization
- 2 Years Assistance Coach - Tracy Express
- 3 Years Co-Head Coach - PrimeTime Fastpitch
- 1 Year Assistant Coach - Kimball High School
- 1 Year Coaching @ Nike Softball Camps
- 2 Years Private & Group Lessons
- 2 Years Pitching Live Batting Practice to Travel Teams
From Oliver:
“Having 5 sisters that all play softball I have been around this sport for over a decade, and have spent the past several years being devoted to the coaching
aspect of the game. I started coaching at the recreational level, quickly moved up to travel, and recently started coaching a high school team. I love coaching because I not only get to instruct, but have the privilege of teaching life long lessons far beyond the field of play. I feel blessed to be able to give back
everything that I have learned.”
Playing/Athletic Experieince
- 25+years of Softball Playing Experience
- Los Medanos College Softball (Pitcher/Inf.)
- Los Madanos College Volleyball
- Pittsburg High Softball/Volleyball /Cheer
- ASA Cobras Travel Ball
Coaching Experience
- Head Coach AASA Nelson/Mortimer 16U
- Head Coach AASA Mortimer 10U-14U
- Head Coach TCS International Team Japan
- Nike Camp Staff / Supervisor
- Nike Tour Netherlands Coaching Staff
- Nike Tour Australia Coaching Staff
- Co-Head Coach Delta Valley Middle School
- Co-Head Coach Pittsburg High School
- AASA Instructor
- Certified CrossFit Trainer / Life Coach
Previous Playing Experience
- CV Rebels Travel Ball (14u Super Series National Champs)
- Modesto High School (3 Years Varsity)
- Modesto Junior College
Current Men’s Fastpitch Playing Experience
- KW Pirates (Stockton, CA ) LHP / Outfielder
- NW Braves (Hermiston, OR) LHP / Outfielder
Education
- Master of Arts Education Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (2020)
- Associated of Arts, Sociology (2018)
Coaching Experience
- Tri County Smash 12u – 2011 - 2012
- Nor Cal Outlaws Baseball 12u – 2012-2014
- NorCal Batbusters 18u –2016
- Easton Preps 16u) - 2021
- Modesto High School (Varsity) – - 2017