Meet Coach Daniel Nestor
Coach Daniel Nestor has led the Northfield High School Nighthawk Women’s Soccer program since 2020. Under his direction, the Nighthawks established a dominant regional presence highlighted by an impressive 42-7-1 three-year run, two Denver Prep League Conference Championships, and the 2022 CHSAA 4A State Championship title. Coach Nestor’s leadership earned him honors as the CHSAA 4A State Coach of the Year, Denver Public Schools Coach of the Year, and the Colorado Soccer Association Competitive Girls Coach of the Year.
Beyond his role at Northfield, Coach Nestor serves as the High School and Elite Club Regional League (ECRL) Director for the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club and as the MLS Next Academy Academic Advisor for the Rapids Academy. He holds a U.S. Soccer ‘B’ License—an advanced national certification—and earned his bachelor’s degree in Social Science from Regis University.
A Denver native with deep ties to the local community, Coach Nestor focuses on developing student-athlete success in the classroom and on the field. His program operates on an “All-In” philosophy designed to empower players through a team-driven culture of competitive excellence.
Contact Coach Nestor at daniel_nestor@dpsk12.net.