Nico is an attacking midfielder for our 14B Pre-Elite team, known for his athleticism, work ethic, and leadership. He was named Player of the Week at the 2024 Rapids Elite Residential Camp, not just for his soccer ability, but for the way he carried himself on and off the field. Out of 68 Pre-Elite boys, his coaches were all on board with his nomination, recognizing how consistently he sets the tone for others. In the classroom, Nico scored in the 90th+ percentile on tests like the NNAT, CMAS, and ISSE while thriving in a Spanish immersion program at Denver Language School. Nico also speaks four languages.Off the field, Nico is a First-Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. He also helped his school win a state championship in chess, has placed in multiple chess tournaments, and has earned podiums in Colorado ski competitions across events like moguls and slalom. He loves being active and spends his free time skiing, biking, climbing, swimming, and playing pickleball.This June, Nico will be presented with a plaque and a gift card to acknowledge his achievements. We met with Nico to learn a bit more about him. Check out the full interview below!
