Nichols, a native of Massillon, Ohio, played high school golf at Heritage Christian High School. As a senior in 2007, he finished in first place in the ACSI Tournament.

“I am very pleased to have Adam decide to play golf for MVNU,” said Cougar golf coach Mark Stiverson. “He is a very talented freshman golfer. He is coming off a serious hand injury from a winter accident. We will be taking his recovery very cautiously and deliberately as expect some great things in the future from him.”

In addition to playing golf at Heritage Christian, Nichols served as the Senior Class President and was involved in Beta.

“There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Nichols of his college choice. “I especially like the Christian professors and coaches.”

The MVNU golf program finished the 2007-2008 campaign with a 70-35 overall record. The Cougars also finished fourth in the American Mideast Conference/NAIA Region IX Tournament.