Darryl Nelson has been the strength and conditioning coach with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program located in Ann Arbor, Michigan since the 2000-01 season.   During this time the program has seen success winning multiple U17 World Challenge gold medals and IIHF U18 world championship gold medals.   Before his stint with USA Hockey, Nelson worked at International Performance Institute in Bradenton, Florida and Mike Boyle's Strength and Conditioning in Winchester, Massachusetts.  Nelson has a Masters degree from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maine at Presque Isle.  He is also certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association.