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Jerry Nelson, Program Director, Gymnastics, Camp Danbee
One of the most respected figures in the nation, Jerry Nelson is in his fourth year as head women's gymnastics coach at
Southern Connecticut State University. Since taking over for the 2004-05 season, Nelson continues to take the Owls to new heights.
The 2007 Division II National Coach of the Year, Nelson continues to guide the Owls to team and individual success. The
team has won the ECAC Championship in two of Nelson's first three years. In addition, the Owls annually produce numerous
All-Americans and academic honorees by the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches/Women.
In 2007, SCSU posted a 12 win season and sent four student-athletes to Nationals. Erika Pysh took home All-America honors
for her individual efforts. Six student-athletes were also named NACGC/W Scholar-Athletes.
Nelson is a SCSU graduate and was a member of the Owls' 1973 NCAA Division II National Championship men's gymnastics
team for coach Abie Grossfeld.
Nelson was the owner and coach at Nelson's Gymnastics Centers in the Southern Connecticut area from 1974-99, where he
worked with more than 15,000 young gymnasts through the years at five gym locations.
He became director of events for USA Gymnastics in Indianapolis from 1999-2001 and directed all aspects of national
and international televised events for the sport's national governing organization.
Upon returning to the area, the North Haven resident was general manager of the Connecticut Sportsplex in North Branford.
He is the chairman of the Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors' Bureau's New Haven Sports Committee, designed to
maximize resources and attract significant sporting events to New Haven.
Nelson and his wife, Joanne, own and operate East Coast Sports, a cheerleading and gymnastics club in North Haven.
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