Bio

Kipp Nelson has served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Colby Community College since 1999, providing over two decades of dedicated care and leadership to Trojan Athletics. He is responsible for overseeing injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for all student-athletes, as well as managing athletic training coverage for practices, home competitions, and designated events.

Nelson earned his bachelor's degree from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1994, where he was honored with the Wallace Outstanding Athletic Trainer Award. He began his professional career as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Douglas Unified School District in Douglas, Arizona. During his two-year tenure, he launched a comprehensive sports medicine program that supported 12 athletic teams and included classroom instruction in sports medicine.

He went on to complete his master's degree at Eastern New Mexico University in 1999, serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer. While at ENMU, Nelson worked closely with the volleyball, basketball, and baseball programs, gaining extensive hands-on experience at the collegiate level.

In addition to his clinical duties at Colby, Nelson mentors athletic training work-study students, contributing to the development of future professionals in the field. His commitment to student-athlete health and safety has made him a cornerstone of the Trojan Athletic Department.