A post shared by Vanderbilt Athletics (@vucommodores)With each passing day, Anders Nelson is moving closer towards his big moment.
The out volleyball coach signed on with Vanderbilt University in December 2022 to resurrect the school’s defunct program, and is laying out his vision for their first game back next August.
The first batch of athletes are coming to campus this summer, which will start the unofficial clock. The situation would be an incredible opportunity for any coach: the chance to rebuild a storied program from scratch is akin to some sort of coaching fantasy camp.
But the moment is especially sweet for Nelson, who joins a growing list of visible out LGBTQ+ figures in the sport. Yes, he wants to win.