Experience You Can Trust
Our leadership team has a combined 50+ years of experience in education, school & district leadership, college coaching, mental performance, and student-athlete counseling.
Meet Our Team
A diverse blend of expertise in education, athletics, and student-athlete advising
Josh Nashed
CEO
An innovator in the collegiate athletics recruiting space, Josh Nashed founded Nexus Athlete Advising after spending a decade in DI & professional baseball as both a player and coach. After finishing his pro career with the Cleveland Indians, Josh spent 4 seasons coaching at Saint Mary’s College in the West Coast Conference where he was promoted on 3 different occasions. In 2021, Josh became the youngest full time assistant coach in the country at the Division I level, and a year later was named the recruiting coordinator at SMC.
Key Highlights
Masters degree in Sports Management
Former DI Recruiting Coordinator
98% success rate of clients playing collegiate athletics
$5,100,050+ in scholarship money earned by clients
Joe Alvarez
Director of Education Strategy
Joe Alvarez is a senior public-sector leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning K– 12 education, expanded learning, and municipal parks and recreation. He currently serves as Superintendent of Parks & Recreation for the City of Fairfield, where he oversees community-based programs, youth development initiatives, and cross-department partnerships focused on access, equity, and quality experiences for families.
Key Highlights
Former High School and Elementary Principal
Former Director of Student and Educational Services
Experience as Counselor, Teacher, and Coordinator of Extended Learning
Expert in ELOP/ASES program design, staff development, and data-informed decision making
Known for building high-performing teams and bridging education and community systems
Jimmy Meuel
Counselor Success Coordinator
Jimmy Meuel is an 18-year college coaching veteran who has transitioned into a dedicated student-athlete advisor and college planning specialist. His extensive coaching background spans NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, as well as NAIA, with roles at nine different four-year institutions including San José State, UC Davis, University of San Francisco, San Francisco State, Academy of Art University, Lewis & Clark College, Menlo College, Willamette University, and UC San Diego.
Key Highlights
18 years of college coaching experience across all NCAA divisions and NAIA
Coached at 9 different four-year institutions
Developed and led college advising program at major academy
Specialist in recruiting strategy, athlete marketing, and integrated academic planning
Proven One-on-One. Now Built for Everyone.
Before launching The Student-Athlete Playbook, our leadership team advised families one-on-one, earning a 98% collegiate placement rate and $5.1M+ in scholarships. Now that same expertise is built into a training and operating system your counselors can use to impact every student-athlete in your school or district. The Student-Athlete Playbook exists because spending thousands on a private advisor shouldn't be the only way a family can access high-level guidance.
Our Values
Equity & Access
Ensuring every student-athlete receives consistent, quality guidance regardless of school or socioeconomic background.
Counselor Empowerment
Providing the training, resources, and ongoing support counselors need to navigate the complex recruiting landscape.
Student Success
Increasing scholarship opportunities, college placements, mental health, and positive outcomes for all student-athletes.
Work With Our Expert Team
Let us help your school or district provide world-class support for student-athletes.
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