He attended Johns Hopkins University where he made two NCAA Tournament Final Four appearances with the Blue Jays as a long stick midfielder.
Nadelen retired in June 2011 after being named the head men's lacrosse coach at Towson University.
[1] Nadelen played for the Philadelphia Wings, Minnesota Swarm, and the New Jersey Storm from 2002 until his retirement in 2011.
[1] In 2006, with the Wings he recorded a total of ten points (3G, 7A) and 53 loose balls in 13 games played.
[3] Since 2005, Nadelen has served on the coaching staff of the Men’s Lacrosse team at Towson University.