Nadia Hopkins joined Nebraska Athletics in September of 2023 as a strength and conditioning intern for olympic sports, working closely with men's and women's basketball, men's and women's gymnastics and wrestling.
Prior to Nebraska, Hopkins worked as a strength and conditioning intern for Louisville Football and spent the 2023 USFL season with the Michigan Panthers and the Philadelphia Stars. Hopkins also has experience coaching at a private sector gym as well as personal and group fitness training.
Hopkins came from an athletic background, playing volleyball and running track and field at Delaware State University. After her collegiate athletic career, she served Delaware State as a strength and conditioning intern, working with men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball and leading the spirit squad. Hopkins also has experience working as an assistant track and field coach at Middletown High School from 2019-2021.
Nadia earned her Bachelor's of Science in sport management from Delaware State. She comes from family of four and is originally from Manassas, Virginia.