In 2007, Nathaniel King was hired as a fellow in the Wellness Department and coached Culver Track and Field, working closely with the sprinters as well serving as head coach for CGA Soccer. Upon completing his fellowship, King was hired full time as a Wellness Instructor contributing in the development of the ninth and tenth grade Wellness curriculums. As an assistant coach, he helped guide the Culver Track and Field teams to IHSAA Sectional Championships and State-Finals appearances, and as head coach he lead CGA Soccer to three Sectional Championships ('08, '09, '10), one Regional Championship ('08), as well as Culver’s first ever Semi-State Championship and State Championship appearance ('08). In addition, King helped develop nine of his players to go on to play at the collegiate level.
Following his time at Culver, King departed to pursue opportunities to continue developing professionally as a coach, educator, and administrator.
He coached for the Colorado Rapids' Youth Soccer Club ('14-15), and then assumed a role in admissions and head coach at Shattuck St. Mary’s School (MN, '15-18) where he achieved one regional championship and one state final appearance. Following his time at Shattuck St. Mary's, he transitioned into the sports industry and education administration, holding positions as an activities director at Kids America, Inc.('18-19) and school leader and principal of Fugees Academy ('18).
King rejoined Culver Academies in 2019, serving as a CMA counselor and CGA Soccer Head Coach.
King has two bachelor’s degrees in Physical Education and Biology from St. Joseph’s College (IN) and Human Biology and Sport Science from St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, London, UK. He is a professionally licensed coach through the United States Soccer Federation, United Soccer Coaches, English Football Association, USA Track and Field, YMCA Fitness, Major League Soccer, and TRX.
Born and raised in London, England, Nathaniel King is husband to Ralitsa King and father to Teodora (2.5 yrs.) and Darina King (8 mos.). The family is expecting their third child this winter.
