Christine Nelson: Director of Athletics, Fitness & Recreation

Head Coach, Women's Volleyball

Christine Nelson is a dynamic leader in collegiate athletics, currently serving as the Director of Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation at Rogue Community College (RCC). In this role, she oversees all athletic programs, Health and Physical Education, Outdoor Adventure Leadership, and Massage Therapy. She is also the founding Head Coach of RCC’s Women’s Volleyball program, where she has built a powerhouse team from the ground up.

Coach Nelson has led her teams to six consecutive playoff appearances, including back-to-back South Region Championships in 2019 and 2020. Her leadership earned her the prestigious NWAC South Region Coach of the Year award in 2019. Under her guidance, RCC volleyball has become a launchpad for athletes, with players transferring from NAIA programs to NCAA Division I schools and even advancing to play professionally.

Before joining RCC, Nelson spent six seasons at Grays Harbor College, where she revitalized a dormant volleyball program. Her coaching career spans over two decades at the collegiate, high school, and club levels. She previously led Hoquiam High School to its first-ever Evergreen League Championship and spent eight years at Yelm High School, where she coached multiple sports and taught history, PE, and leadership.

Nelson began her coaching journey in the Bethel School District, where she helped guide Bethel High School to a state championship and earned recognition as a Hall of Fame Coach for her contributions. She is also a Hall of Fame Athlete from Montesano High School, where she was a standout three-sport athlete.

In addition to volleyball, Nelson has coached basketball extensively. She served as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Grays Harbor and was an assistant coach at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. During her tenure, Concordia won two Cascade Conference Championships and reached the NAIA National Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen in 2009.

Coach Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University and a master’s degree in education and technology from Lesley University. Her career is marked by a commitment to excellence, athlete development, and building programs that thrive both on and off the court.

With a current record of 109-59 at RCC, Coach Nelson has established a culture of success, producing numerous All-Conference and Players of the Week. Her passion, experience, and leadership continue to elevate the standard of athletics at RCC and beyond.