As a 7 year old attending Burgh School Nathan was recommended by sportsmaster, Mr Picken, to be a member of the 5 player trials for Lincoln City . After completing two 6 week trials he was offered a place at Lincoln School of Excellence where he stayed for 1year. When the school experienced some financial difficulties they released all their schoolboys, so Nathan went on to play for Mayflower at Boston, then aged 8 years, again for a further 12 months.

A Peterborough scout offered him a trial which he took up and he has travelled all over Europe during 1996-2000. Peterborough lost its academy status and following the tradition of the professionals transferred to Sheffield Wednesday for a month. However, the travelling logistics weren't practical for the family but Lincoln City were waiting in the wings and Nathan is still with them today where he is presently waiting to hear on the 1st March if he has qualified for a 3 year training to be a professional.

During his football career he has achieved numerous medals and cups and he also excels at cricket, golf, swimming and rugby!