Nate has been helping with Defenders track and now cross country since 2021. He has been involved in sports throughout his life,  coached many recreation teams,  and currently trains for and participates in sprint triathlons to counter sitting at a desk as an engineer for bombardier. He also attempts to swim over 100 miles/year at the YMCA. Nate and his wife Angie have 4 children (Katie Gardner, Colter, Adam, & Lane), 1 son-in-law (Josiah Gardner), dogs, cats, cows, and chickens.  He desires to instill a sense of camaraderie and work ethic in student- athletes and to have them glorify God in all they do.