Nickolas Dalton is entering his second season as the quarterbacks coach of the Storm football program and third overall in 2023. Dalton previously served as the Head Running backs and Tight Ends coach in 2021 while also assisting with the Quarterbacks.
Dalton is an accomplished and experienced football coach from Long Beach, California, with an impressive coaching journey spanning over 12 seasons. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to both collegiate and high school football programs, leaving a lasting impact on the teams and players he mentored.
Dalton's coaching journey includes stints at two prestigious high schools: Long Beach Polytechnic HS (CA) and Seminole High School (Sanford, FL). During his six-year tenure at these schools, he played a pivotal role in leading teams to an impressive combined record of 60-7, achieving an 8A State Championship in Florida, a CIF Championship in California, three regional Championships, and five District Titles.
Currently, Dalton is entering his third season overall and second season as the quarterbacks coach of the Storm football program in 2023. At Lake Erie College, he holds the position of Quarterback Coach, guiding the Quarterback room to achieve outstanding results. In 2022, the team finished 1st in Passing Offense in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) under his guidance. His coaching was evident as the team moved from 113th to an impressive 10th rank in the nation in Passing yards. Additionally, the offense ranked 1st or 2nd in the G-MAC in seven crucial categories, including touchdowns, completions, yards, interceptions, averages, average per game, and attempts. Under his guidance, the QB ranked #10 in the Nation & #1 in GMAC in Passing, which earned the QB All-Conference Honors and helped assist three Wide Receivers in breaking School Records in 2022.
Before taking over the Quarterbacks room for the Storm, Dalton served as the Head Running Backs & Tight Ends Coach in 2021, making significant contributions to the team's record-breaking season for most wins in school history. Dalton helped the Starting RB & TE each earn G-MAC All-Conference Awards. The RB earned the title of Freshman Player of the Year in the G-MAC and led the G-MAC in Rushing. Additionally, the TE received All-American Honorable Mention.
At Long Beach Polytechnic High School (CA), Dalton served as the Head Quarterbacks Coach & CO-OC, guiding the team to become Moore League Champions and ranking as the #1 Offense in the Moore League. Their QB received Moore League MVP & California All-State Honors.
Dalton's significant impact extended to Seminole High School in Sanford, FL as the Varsity Defensive Backs Coach and Pass Game Coordinator. His contributions helped lead the Seminoles to win the 8A FL State Championship with an Undefeated Season in 2020. The team achieved the #1 Florida 8A Ranking and #6 Overall State Ranking (Maxpreps). Additionally, he guided the team to become District Champions and Regional Finalists in 2019, while securing 8A SAC District Champions in 2017 and 8A District & Regional Champions in 2016 all serving as the team's Defensive Backs Coach.
Football is truly in Dalton's bloodline, as he comes from a family of coaches and educators with a combined experience of over 80 years. His grandfather and three uncles, two of whom are in the Coaches Hall of Fame in California and Florida, have left a lasting legacy in the coaching world.
Beyond coaching, Nickolas Dalton holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida. His playing experience includes collegiate football at Greensboro College (NC) and 5 years as a Semi-Pro player for the Orlando Rattlers (FL). He is a high school graduate of Wilbraham and Monson Academy (MA).
With a passion for coaching and educating, Nickolas Dalton is dedicated to helping the Storm football program achieve its highest potential. His track record of success, championship wins, and player recognition proves his commitment to excellence in the sport on and off the field.
