Michigan State University Athletics
Track and Field

Tim Nickas
- Title:
- Assistant Coach (Multis/Jumps)
- Email:
- coachnickas@ath.msu.edu
Tim Nickas joined the Michigan State track & field staff in October of 2025. He currently serves as assistant head track & field coach and works specifically with vertical jumps, multi events and javelin.
As nathlete, Nickas s part of The Mount’s storied decathlon tradition working under hall of fame coach, Jim Deegan. Nickas achieved All-East honors in the decathlon during his time competing for The Mount. Prior to coaching, he worked as a personal trainer and strength coach who focused on sport specific development for high school, collegiate and professional athletes.
Nickas graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in 2012 with a degree in political science. He currently resides in East Lansing, Michigan with his wife Danielle and their daughters, Nora, Ella, Thea and Lena.
As nathlete, Nickas s part of The Mount’s storied decathlon tradition working under hall of fame coach, Jim Deegan. Nickas achieved All-East honors in the decathlon during his time competing for The Mount. Prior to coaching, he worked as a personal trainer and strength coach who focused on sport specific development for high school, collegiate and professional athletes.
Nickas graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in 2012 with a degree in political science. He currently resides in East Lansing, Michigan with his wife Danielle and their daughters, Nora, Ella, Thea and Lena.



