A former Army fullback, class of 2008, Chris Nichols recently completed his 6th season with the USMAPS football team. Nichols has been the Offensive Coordinator and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the past 4 years, coaching all offensive skill positions during his tenure. Graduating from West Point with a degree in Civil Engineering and branching Engineers, Nichols attended Airborne and Ranger School before serving as a Combat Engineer platoon leader in Echo Company, 3-69 Armor Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, GA and during deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Career 47-9 record at USMAPS. Originally from Wolfsville, MD; attended Middletown High School. Resides at West Point with his wife Stacey.