West Virginia University Athletics

Dan Nehlen has been a member of the West Virginia Football staff since 1981, first as a student manager, then assistant equipment manager in 1986 and head equipment manager in 1988. He transitioned to the director of football equipment operations role in 2023.

The son of Hall of Fame and former Mountaineer coach Don Nehlen, he is responsible for maintaining and procuring all equipment and uniforms for the football program as well as overseeing the football student managers.

Nehlen also coordinates the extensive movement of equipment when West Virginia hits the road.

A native of Canton, Ohio, Nehlen received a bachelor’s degree in physical education and safety in 1985 from West Virginia. He and his wife, Janie, have two children, Ryan and Danielle and three grandchildren. Ryan is an offensive analyst and special assistant to the head coach on the WVU Football staff.