2011 (Senior):
In her final season with the Tigers, Nelson started 14 while appearing in all 17 contests. She added two goals on the year, the second coming on Senior Day at Brookside Field. After an excellent postseason, Nelson was named to the All-NorPac Tournament team.
2010 (Junior):
Nelson started nine of the 16 games in which she appeared. She had five shots and one defensive save throughout the season. Her only goal came against St. Louis, which proved to be the game winner.
2009 (Sophomore):
Appearing in all 17 games, Nelson earned two starts in the 2009 season: Lafayette (Sept. 17) and Appalachian State (Nov. 6). Her two points came in the latter game, where she scored her second career goal in the Tigers’ 7-2 victory.
2008 (Freshman):
Nelson made an appearance in every game and slapped in one goal out of six shots taken. She added an assist to debut and finished the season with three total points.
High School:
Nelson graduated from Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, Calif., in 2008. Robin earned a combined nine letters as an Acorn in field hockey (three), soccer (three) and softball (three). A two-time All-Blossom Valley Athletic League First Team member, Robin also earned her team MVP award in 2007. During her senior year, Nelson was named one of the top two female athletes at Live Oak HS. Robin concluded her high school academic career in the top 10 percent of her class.
Personal:
Robin Nelson was born in Fremont, Calif. Daughter of John and Margaret Nelson, she has one brother, Eric. Majoring in sport sciences with a concentration in sports management, Nelson plans on working for a professional team upon graduation. Her hobbies include playing sports, running and hanging out with family and friends.
