

Coach Nelson was a three-year baseball player and 2001 Coe graduate. After his playing career, Nelson served as the Kohawk pitching coach for the 2002 season before returning on a permanent basis in 2005.
James spent two years as the pitching coach at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. While at Allegheny, he coached 2003 draft pick, and current Pittsburgh Pirate relief pitcher, Josh Sharpless.
In 2006 James served as an assistant coach at the University of Cincinnati. At Cincinnati, he was in charge of outfield play, while also working with hitting and pitching.
Residing in North Liberty with his wife Dana, Coach Nelson returned to Coe in 2006 and currently serves as the Kohawk pitching coach and teaches classes in the Coe physical education department. In addition to his duties at Coe, James is a lead instructor for the TPX Top 96, who offer high school showcases and clinics nation wide.
| # | Name | Cl. | Pos. | Bat/Throw | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teren Bladel | SR | P | 5-7 | 155 | Davenport, Iowa | North | |
| 2 | Tyler McAllister | SR | IF | 6-1 | 185 | Ursa, Ill. | Mendon-Unity | |
| 3 | Scott DeAngelis | FR | P/IF | 5-10 | 155 | Clinton, Iowa | Clinton | |
| 4 | Ryan Velvick | SO | IF/OF | 5-11 | 165 | Swisher, Iowa | Prairie | |
| 6 | Joe Swanson | JR | OF | 5-9 | 170 | Marion, Iowa | Marion | |
| 7 | Jeff Wagner | SO | OF | 5-8 | 155 | Geneseo, Ill. | Geneseo | |
| 8 | Josh Barber | JR | P | 6-1 | 180 | Nevada, Iowa | Nevada | |
| 9 | Pat Richmond | JR | IF/OF | 6-1 | 180 | Algonquin, Ill. | Dundee Crown | |
| 10 | Nick McKenzie | JR | OF | 6-2 | 170 | St. Louis, Mo. | Lindbergh | |
| 11 | Drew Otto | SO | P/C | 5-10 | 175 | Dexter, Iowa | West Central Valley | |
| 12 | Justin Svehla | SO | IF | 5-10 | 175 | Lincoln, Neb. | Northeast | |
| 13 | Jon Reiner | SR | C | 5-10 | 190 | Highland Park, Ill. | Highland Park | |
| 14 | Ryan Nicholson | SR | P | 5-10 | 165 | Downers Grove, Ill. | North | |
| 15 | Michael Szela | SR | OF | 5-5 | 165 | Downers Grove, Ill. | Benet Academy | |
| 16 | John Logan | FR | IF | 5-11 | 180 | Marshalltown, Iowa | Marshalltown | |
| 18 | Sean Raisch | FR | P/IF | 6-1 | 180 | Urbandale, Iowa | Urbandale | |
| 19 | Cody Raisch | JR | P/IF | 6-5 | 240 | Urbandale, Iowa | Urbandale | |
| 20 | Max Tunning | FR | IF | 5-9 | 160 | Iowa City, Iowa | Regina | |
| 21 | Alec Lewis | JR | P | 6-4 | 228 | Mesa, Ariz. | Red Mountain | |
| 22 | Mark Proust | FR | OF | 5-9 | 185 | St. Charles, Ill. | East | |
| 23 | Steven Zamora | SO | P/IF | 6-0 | 195 | Highlands Ranch, Colo. | Mountain Vista | |
| 24 | Nick Robertson | JR | OF | 5-10 | 150 | Highlands Ranch, Colo. | Mountain Vista | |
| 25 | Jacob Schwind | JR | C | 6-0 | 180 | Burlington, Iowa | Notre Dame | |
| 26 | Brandon Janss | FR | IF | 5-10 | 165 | Belle Plaine, Iowa | Belle Plaine | |
| 27 | Josh McQuillen | FR | C | 5-9 | 175 | Cascade, Iowa | Cascade | |
| 29 | Ryan Rayhill | JR | P | 5-11 | 180 | Evergreen Park, Ill. | St. Rita | |
| 30 | Adam Nisenson | FR | P/OF | 6-0 | 170 | Crystal Lake, Ill. | Central | |
| 31 | Ryan Schisler | JR | IF/OF | 6-2 | 200 | Morrison, Ill. | Morrison | |
| 32 | Spencer Sobba | FR | C | 6-2 | 205 | Kansas City, Mo. | St. Pius X | |
| 33 | John Delaplane | FR | IF | 6-4 | 210 | Downers Grove, Ill. | North | |
| 35 | Brett Watkins | FR | OF | 6-1 | 180 | Waterloo, Iowa | Columbus | |
| 36 | Kevin Baranowski | SO | P/IF | 5-10 | 165 | Hawthorn Woods, Ill. | Lake Zurich | |
| 37 | Brock Yotty | SO | P | 6-1 | 250 | Kalona, Iowa | Mid-Prairie |