Nicholas Dan Thiessen (May 27, 1946 – November 1, 2014) was an

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player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Tabor College in

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from 1978 to 1980 and again from 1993 to 1998 and at

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from 1986 to 1992. Thiessen played professionally in the

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(CFL).

Coaching career

McPherson

Thiessen was the head football coach for the

. He held that position for seven seasons, from 1986 until 1992. His coaching record at McPherson was 21 wins and 44 losses.

Tabor

Thiessen was the head football coach of the Tabor College in

for six seasons, from 1993 to 1998. Theissen played quarterback for the college as well as competing on the

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team before taking the coaching position.

High school

Thiessen also coached at the high school level, primarily in the

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area.

Head coaching record

College

References

1946 births 2014 deaths American football quarterbacks McPherson Bulldogs football coaches Tabor Bluejays football coaches Tabor Bluejays football players High school football coaches in California People from Wasco, California Players of American football from Kern County, California {{1980s-collegefootball-coach-stub