Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Athletics is pleased to introduce Coach Marvin Nash as the new Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator for Chisholm Trail High School.

Coach Marvin Nash, a proud native of New Waverly, Texas, is a seasoned football executive
and respected coach with nearly 20 years of experience in player development, college
recruiting, and program leadership across Texas high school football and NCAA Division I FBS
programs.
Most recently, Coach Nash served as the Assistant Director of Player Personnel at Ole Miss,
further expanding his experience in the competitive landscape of the SEC. His time in Oxford
sharpened his ability to evaluate top-tier talent while maintaining a strong understanding of
academic fit, character assessment, NIL revenue sharing, and long-term roster planning.
Previously serving as the Executive Director of Recruiting and Player Personnel at Rice
University, Coach Nash oversaw a dynamic recruiting department that managed operations,
creative media, and on-campus strategy. He also served as the program’s NFL Liaison, working
directly with league personnel to provide comprehensive evaluations and background insights
on draft-eligible student-athletes.
Coach Nash’s collegiate roles have included:
? Overseeing recruiting operations and building national recruiting strategy
? Managing current roster development, future projections, and transfer portal activity
? Coordinating official/unofficial visits, NLI and GIA paperwork, and NCAA compliance
? Leading Pro Day planning and NFL scouting visits as a trusted liaison
? Scouting opponents and creating detailed evaluations
Before entering the college ranks, Nash spent over 15 years building a reputation as one of the
most respected coaches and proponents for student-athletes in Texas high school football. He
held key roles including Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and College Recruitment
Coordinator at elite programs such as Denton Guyer HS, Crosby HS, San Marcos HS, and
Frisco Wakeland HS. His impact extended far beyond the field—mentoring players
academically, helping them prepare for college exams, and coordinating direct college exposure
through camps, visits, and social media.
Coach Nash earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in
Psychology and Sports Science, a foundation that fuels his holistic approach to athlete
development and leadership.
Coach Nash has been nationally recognized for his work:
? Named 2024 Top NCAA Player Personnel on the Rise by Our Coaching Network
? Awarded NBC DFW Inside High School Sports “Difference Maker”
? Featured guest on AFCA’s Inside the Headset Podcast
? Creator and host of The iCoach Podcast and 30 for 30: The Personal Development
Podcast
? Featured in the book “30 Days with America's High School Coaches”, by Martin Davis
With a strong reputation as a builder of men, a keen evaluator of talent, and a steady leader of
programs, Coach Marvin Nash continues to operate by a simple but powerful personal mission:
Be who you needed when you were younger.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Marvin Nash to Ranger Nation!