Dr. Jesse Godding

Athletics Director at Nelson University #WhereLionsFindTheirRoar 🦁 @NelsonUSports

[Dr. Jesse Godding @NelsonUAD]

An incredible honor to be recognized by @NACDA. I’m grateful to serve at Nelson University alongside outstanding administrators, coaches, and staff who are committed to excellence and to the development of our student-athletes 🦁 #WhereLionsFindTheirRoar

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

A national honor for a transformational leader. 🏅

Dr. Jesse Godding has been named NACDA Athletic Director of the Year, recognizing outstanding leadership and commitment to student-athletes. 🦁

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#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

One round down. ⚽️

Pascoal Manuel's goal has advanced to the NCCAA Play of the Year Quarterfinals! Thank you to everyone who voted. Be ready to help us again on Monday! 🗳️🦁

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

A reminder of what the Lady Lions accomplished this year. 🏀🦁

📊 Best win % in program history (22-7)
📈 13-game improvement
🏅 SAC Coach of the Year
🎟️ First NAIA National Tournament appearance since 2009

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[NCCAA @TheNCCAA]

Vote now and on our Instagram page!

[NCCAA @TheNCCAA]

First Round voting in Play of the Year is here!

Up first, it’s @ABUPatriots diving dig and kill vs @NelsonUSports Pascoal Manuel’s long distance strike!

[NAIAADA @NAIAADA]

Thank you to our NAIA-ADA Board of Directors for their continued service to our members, the @NAIA, and @NACDA.
#NACDA26 #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

Nelson Esports made plenty of noise in the digital space this year. 🎮🦁

🚀 Undefeated Rocket League
🏆 Top 4 National Finish (Rocket League)
🏆 Top 4 National Finish (Call of Duty)
🎮 7 Postseason Teams

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

Let me get this straight...

🏟️ Hosted the 1st-ever Nelson Invitational
🏆 Hosted the SAC Championships
🦁 Won BOTH the Men's & Women's SAC Championships
👔 Swept the Coach of the Year Awards

Not a bad year for Nelson Track & Field 😳

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

A season to remember for Nelson Baseball. ⚾️🦁

✅ Second-ever NAIA Top 25 Ranking
✅ Multiple Top-5 Nationally Ranked Wins
✅ SAC All-Conference & NCCAA All-Central Region Selections
✅ NAIA National Championship Tournament Run

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[NAIAADA @NAIAADA]

Thank you Jesse Godding for your outstanding leadership & service as our President. You have helped strengthen and advance us.

We welcome Lucas Morgan of LSUS and his commitment to carry forward the legacy established by the outstanding leaders who have served before him.

[NAIAADA @NAIAADA]

Kicking off @NACDA 2026 Convention by recognizing our 2025-26 Athletic Directors of the Year at the NAIA-ADA Reception. Congratulations Chad, Jesse, Ron and Reagan! #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

Championships aren't built overnight. They're built one piece at a time. 🧱🏆

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

A lot to be thankful for. 🦁🙏

Conference championships. National tournament runs. All-Americans. Record-setting success in the classroom. Most importantly, student-athletes growing in faith, leadership, and service.

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

What was YOUR favorite moment of the 2025–26 athletic year? 🦁

Take a look back at a historic year for Nelson Athletics and let us know in the comments ⬇️ https://t.co/CwagjEmgXy

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

A year for the history books. 🦁 The 2025–26 athletic year showcased what it means to compete, lead, and grow at Nelson University.

Read the full Year in Review ⬇️ https://t.co/CwagjEmgXy

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Dr. Jesse Godding @NelsonUAD]

I am continually grateful for the young men and women who come to Nelson, excel on the field, in the classroom, while giving back to the community. The coaches and support staff are blessed to be able to serve these athletes in a place Where Lions Find Their Roar 🦁

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

A year for the history books. 🦁 The 2025–26 athletic year showcased what it means to compete, lead, and grow at Nelson University.

Read the full Year in Review ⬇️ https://t.co/CwagjEmgXy

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[NelsonUSoftball @NelsonUSoftball]

We are missing this view from the Lions Athletic Complex🤩

#TheRightWayToPlay | #WhereLionsFindTheirRoar | #Team16ComingSoon

📸Valeria Salas

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

⚾ Five Lions earned NCCAA Central Region All-Region honors following Nelson Baseball’s first-ever NAIA National Tournament appearance. 🦁

🏅 First Team: Rivera, Ortiz, Smith
🏅 Second Team: Pinter, Edmonds

🔗 https://t.co/en7vnnlQzN

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

🏆 David Cox named USTFCCCA South Central Region Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year after helping lead Nelson to the SAC Outdoor Championship. 🦁🔥

READ ➡️ https://t.co/uGQX3V3zqg

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[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

A season that changed program history forever. 🦁⚾️

The Lions battled No. 1 Bellevue to the final out and close the year with an Opening Round run and the program’s first NAIA National Tournament appearance.

Thank you, Lions fans. 💜

#WhereLionsFindTheirRoar #TheRightWayToPlay

[Nelson University Sports Network @NelsonUSports]

STATEMENT MADE IN BELLEVUE. 🦁⚾️🔥

The Lions erase an early deficit and knock off Bellevue behind 13 hits and a massive night from Zeke Velazquez.

Next Up: IU Southeast • 2:30 PM

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