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Nichols to Lead OCU Women

Gerald Nichols has been named Head Women's Soccer Coach at Oakland City University. Nichols comes to OCU from Lake Wales, Florida, where he was the coach at Lake Wales High School.

During his tenure at Lake Wales, his team turned a -30 goal differential into a +16 advantage, as well as advanced to the District Finals two years in a row.

Prior to his stint at Lake Wales, Coach Nichols was Assistant coach at Warner University from the 2006 season and at Webber International for the 2005 season.

Nichols played college ball at Florida Southern College, graduating in 1982. He then played semi-pro ball in Tampa, Florida.

Nichols holds a NSCAA "Premier" license in Coaching as well as, a Goalkeeping certification from the same body. He also holds a "C" license from the USSF.

Coach Nichols says, "I found the spiritual emphasis at Oakland City University to particularly attractive. I also like the idea of the opportunity to coach in NCAA Division II, I see tremendous upside potential for this program."

Nichols is married to Cheryl. They have two children Ryan (23) and Suzie (21).