Kevin Nuss will begin his second full season as head coach of the Indian Hills Men's Soccer program in 2022 after being named the program's eighth head coach in July, 2021.

Nuss led the Warrior program to the NJCAA Region XI Semifinals in his inaugural season in 2021 after earning a first-round upset of Iowa Central. The Warriors were led by NJCA All-Region XI selections Pablo Marques and Matteo Scarduzio. For his efforts throughout the season, Marques was selected as the recipient of the prestigious NJCAA Lea Plarski Award, presented annually to the junior colleege student-athlete that best exemplifies leadership, sportsmanship, community service, athletic success, and academic excellence, the first winner in Indian Hills Athletics history.

Along with the in-season accomplishments and accolades, Nuss led six individuals to sign Letters of Intent with four-year univerisities following the completion of the season.

Following the season, Nuss was selected to lead the Ocean City Nor'easters program, a member of the USL League Two (USL2), the top amateur league in North America and is considered the 4th division of soccer underneath the three professional leagues (Major League Soccer, USL Championship, and USL League One). Nuss has previously served with the Nor'easters program for seven seasons in a variety of roles, including head coach and sporting director in 2019.

Nuss, who most recently was head coach of NJCAA Division III Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ, brings with him a wealth of coaching and front office experience at the professional, collegiate and club levels.

Prior to joining Indian Hills, Nuss piloted the Cougars to a remarkable 41-5-2 mark, which included three trips to the NJCAA Division III National Tournament as well as three Region XIX Championships.

Nuss currently holds the United States Soccer Federation C coaching license and is working towards attaining B-level status and UEFA licenses. Nuss is currently enrolled in a Master Coach course provided by the University of Delaware and the United Soccer Coaches. 

“I’m excited to join a program with such a rich athletics tradition,” Nuss said upon the acceptance of the position.  “I look forward to making sure that the men’s soccer program continues to be a part of that.”

Nuss' tenure with the Nor'easters began in 2011. Nuss served as the assistant coach from 2012-13 before being named the associate head coach in 2014 and general manager from 2014-16. During his time there, the Nor'easters competed against a bevy of professional teams including the Philadelphia Union in the third round of the 2013 U.S. Open Cup and Benfica SL from Portugal. Over 50 players moved on from the program to sign professional contracts. 

Nuss previously held roles as an assistant coach for the men’s soccer programs at Brown University (Ivy League), Saint Joseph’s University (Atlantic-10) and Rutgers-Camden University.

Upon his arrival in Ottumwa, IHCC Athletics Director and Vice President of Student Development and Operations, Brett Monaghan, expressed his confidence in Nuss to revitalize the Warrior program. “I’m excited to welcome Kevin to the Indian Hills Athletic Department.  In Kevin, we are getting an individual who is a proven winner at the NJCAA level and has a plethora of experience all across collegiate soccer. He is a next-level recruiter that I believe will identify high quality student-athletes to bring to Indian Hills to compete for our men’s soccer program, but more importantly, represent the athletic department and college to the standards we have set and expect of these individuals.  I believe Kevin will lead our men’s soccer program in a championship direction and I can’t wait to see the results this fall.”

Kevin Nuss Highlights

• Coached Indian Hills' first-ever NJCAA Lea Plarski Award Winner - Pablo Marques
• Two NJCAA All-Region XI selections in first season at Indian Hills
• 2022 Head Coach of the Ocean City Nor'easters
  • 11-0-3, second undefeated team in club history, club record for wins, club record for points
  • Mid-Atlantic Division Champions (first since 2013)
  • Club record for goals allowed (9)
  • Current 21-match unbeaten streak
  • Current 14-match home unbeaten streak
  • Current 8-match road unbeaten streak

Kevin Nuss Working Experience

• Camden County College, Head Coach (February 2018 – June 2021)
• Ocean City Nor’easters, Head Coach (May 2019 - December 2019)
• Ocean City Nor’easters, Sporting Director (October 2018 - December 2019)
• Cedar Stars Academy, General Manager (October 2016 - January 2018)
• Ocean City Nor’easters, General Manager (May 2014 - September 2016)
• Ocean City Nor’easters, Associate Head Coach (May 2013 - May 2015)
• Brown University, Assistant Men’s Coach (August 2013 - December 2013)
• Ocean City Nor’easters, Assistant Coach (November 2011 - December 2013)
• Saint Joseph’s University, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach (July 2011 - June 2012)
• Rutgers University - Camden, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach (August 2008 - June 2011)
• Camden County College, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach (August 2006 - July 2007)

Ocean City Nor'easters in the Pros Under Nuss (2012-present)

*active listed in parentheses

• Victor Araujo
• Nate Bourdeau
• Keasel Broome
• Aaron Dennis
• Tim Dobrowolski
• Martim Galvao
• Brendan Hines-Ike (DC United, MLS)
• Markhus “Duke” Lacroix (Sacramento Republic, USL Championship)
• John McCarthy (Los Angeles FC, MLS)
• Shawn McLaws
• Tyler Miller (Minnesota United, MLS
• Jordan Murrell
• Mitchell Taintor (San Antonio FC, USL Championship)
• Ken Tribbett
• Chevaughn Walsh
• Nick Bibbs
• Leon Brown
• Tal Bublil
• Jason Gaylord
• Derek Luke
• Mitchell Lurie
• John Manga
• Timi Mulgrew
• Michael O’Keeffe
• Jason Plumhoff
• Dominic Samuel (Forge FC, Canada)
• Eric Schoendorf
• Stefanos Stamoulacatos
• Daniel Nimmo (Queen’s Park, Scotland)
• Ryan Howe
• Andre Morrison
• Michael Kirk
• Abdul “Oscar” Umar
• Logan Ketterer (CF Montreal, MLS)
• Eric Klenofsky
• Borja Angoitia
• Nic Perea
• Miguel Jamie
• Mutaya Mwape
• Alex Ridsdale
• Kyle Thomson
• Emil Cuello (Sacramento Republic, MLS Championship)
• Raheem Somersall (North Carolina FC, USL League One)
• Todd Morton
• Harry Swartz (New Mexico United, USL Championship)
• Mike Hartmann
• Richardo Israel 
• Donald Benamna
• Keegan Myer (Charlotte Independence, USL League One)
• Deri Corfe (FC Tucson, USL League One)
• Gustavo Fernandes (North Carolina FC, USL League One)
• Spencer Moeller
• Ryan Peterson
• Brandon Smalley
• Claudio Repetto (Phoenix Rising, USL Championship)
• Leon Maric  (Michigan Stars, NISA)
• Duhaney Williams (LA Galaxy II, USL Championship)

MLS Draft Picks Under Nuss

• Tyler Miller, 2015 Seattle Sounders
• Keasel Broome, 2015 San Jose Earthquakes
• Jordan Murrell, 2015 Real Salt Lake
• Shawn McLaws, 2015 New York Red Bulls 
• Mitchell Laurie, 2016 Philadelphia Union
• Brendan Hines-Ike, 2016 Montreal Impact
• Mitchell Taintor, 2016 Toronto FC
• John Manga, 2016 Colorado Rapids
• Eric Klenofsky, 2017 DC United
• Logan Ketterer, 2017 Columbus Crew
• Andre Morrison, 2018 Toronto FC
• Emil Cuello, 2019 LA Galaxy
• Deri Corfe, 2020 New York Red Bulls 
• Keegan Meyer, 2020 New England Revolution