North Laurel High School is pleased to announce that Coach Steven Nelson will be returning to lead the North Laurel football program as the new Head Coach. With seven years of coaching experience under his belt, Steven comes back after a brief stint at Rockcastle County where he served as the Offensive Coordinator and assisted on both sides of the ball coaching multiple positions.
“We are excited to bring Steven back home to coach his Alma Mater as our new Head Coach. Steven’s knowledge and passion for the game, coupled with his understanding of the North Laurel community and the mission of our school, makes him the perfect candidate for this role. His pride and determination to see North Laurel succeed is unmatched, and we believe that with Coach Nelson at our helm, we can build off of our successes and create a brighter future for the program.”
Steven is a 2016 graduate of North Laurel High School and a 2021 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands. He was a standout football player at North Laurel where he was 1st Team All-State and holds numerous school records for rushing yards, touchdowns, and career interceptions.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to return home to North Laurel,” said Coach Steven Nelson. “I plan on dedicating countless hours to get North Laurel Football to where I want it to be, and I want to thank the North Laurel administration for this opportunity. My family is beyond excited to get things started, and the entire coaching staff will put in the necessary work to take North Laurel to a bright future!”
