Brett Nielsen

Bio

Brett Nielsen brings a lifelong passion for football to the Skyridge Varsity staff. A former Varsity Quarterback at American Fork High School, Brett has spent eight years coaching at the youth and high school levels — including five years as Head Coach for Skyridge Youth and Freshmen Football — before joining the Varsity staff as Director of Football Operations in 2025. His coaching philosophy centers on building a strong coach-player culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and trust, with a focus on developing young men who find success both on and off the field.

Off the field, Brett holds a B.A. in Political Science from UVU and a Master's in International Relations from King's College London. He has built a career founding startups and working across technology, private equity, and venture capital. Brett enjoys the outdoors, reading, and engaging in local and state politics. He lives in Lehi with his wife Jennifer and their five children.