Nelson came home to Newman in 1999 to coach Football and teach Physical Education. For the last 12 years Nelson has served as Head Coach and led the team to the playoffs each of those 12 years. With multiple trips to the quarterfinals and a trip to the semifinals in 2014, Coach Stewart has helped the Football program serve as a perennial state contender. Nelson has also served as an instructor at the Manning Passing Academy for 10 years while also helping to guide 13 of our football players to compete at the collegiate level.