La Mirada HS: Voted his team’s Best Defensive Player as a senior after recording 375 saves from his goalkeeper position… Earned 2nd Team All-CIF honors and was the team’s Best Defensive Player his junior season when he finished with 262 saves… Garnered the team’s Most Improved Player award as a sophomore… While on the swimming team, he specialized in the 50-yard freestyle (25.0) and 100-yard freestyle (58.0)… Was a member of the water polo, swimming and track and field teams…..

Personal: Most memorable moments were when he came up with big saves to help his team… Nicknamed “Nate”… Has two siblings – Kyra (15) and Luke (4)… Is the son of Nathan and Veronica Pineda… Born on May 22, 2000…..

Favorite TV Show:  “Criminal Minds”                 Favorite Book:  “Between the Shades of Gray”