What division is Nelson University baseball?

Nelson University plays NAIA baseball in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The program is in Waxahachie, Texas.

Who is the Nelson University head baseball coach?

Matthew Cornacchione is the head coach at Nelson University.

Does Nelson University recruit players from outside Texas?

On the 2026 roster, 7% of players with a listed hometown came from outside Texas and 93% from Texas, most often the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Does Nelson University take junior college transfers?

0 players on the 2026 roster came from a junior college.

How much does Nelson University cost?

Tuition and fees at Nelson University were $25,064 per year for in-state and out-of-state students alike in the 2024-25 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

NAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference

Nelson University Baseball Recruiting

Nelson University · Waxahachie, Texas

Who to email at Nelson University

Matthew CornacchioneHead Coach

Coach email addresses stay inside Diamond Sports Connect. Your emails go out from your own Gmail, after a parent approves them.

Email the Nelson University staff

Where Nelson University’s players come from

93%from Texas (14 players)

7%from out of state (1)

0came from a junior college

Top Texas areas

Dallas-Fort Worth8
Houston3
Abilene-San Angelo1
Central Texas1
Killeen-Temple1

Top other states

California1

Based on the 2026 roster (15 players with a listed hometown), from the official roster, checked Nov 4, 2026.

Upcoming Nelson University camps

No upcoming Nelson University camps are posted yet. Most programs post fall, winter and summer camps on their athletics site; we add them here once we’ve checked the dates.

How to get on Nelson University’s radar

Email the head coach and the recruiting coordinator together, from your own email, with your highlight video, measurables, grades and your upcoming tournament schedule.
Each association (NAIA here) has its own rules on when coaches can contact you. Writing first, with your schedule, lets the staff plan to see you play.
Camps on campus are one of the few times Nelson University coaches see you on their own field. Go with a plan: email the staff beforehand that you'll be there.
Many four-year rosters also add junior college and four-year transfers. The roster section, when we have one, shows where this program's players came from.

Quick answers

What division is Nelson University baseball?: Nelson University plays NAIA baseball in the Sooner Athletic Conference. The program is in Waxahachie, Texas.
Who is the Nelson University head baseball coach?: Matthew Cornacchione is the head coach at Nelson University.
Does Nelson University recruit players from outside Texas?: On the 2026 roster, 7% of players with a listed hometown came from outside Texas and 93% from Texas, most often the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Does Nelson University take junior college transfers?: 0 players on the 2026 roster came from a junior college.
How much does Nelson University cost?: Tuition and fees at Nelson University were $25,064 per year for in-state and out-of-state students alike in the 2024-25 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.