Cal State San Marcos Athletics

AS A JUNIOR IN 2015: Started nine of his 17 appearances along the back line  … Notched an assist on Oct. 11 in a win over Cal State Monterey Bay … Scored his first career goal in a 3-2 win over Humboldt State on Oct. 18 … 918 minutes played were eighth-most on the team.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2014: Appeared in six matches for the Cougars along the back line … Started the final four contests, three of them victories … Helped preserve a pair of shutouts for CSUSM.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2013: Made nine appearances along the back line for the Cougars ... Laced one shot on goal on Sept. 21 ... Was a part of a defensive unit that posted a .88 goals against average.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: A 2013 graduate of Great Oak High School in Temecula, California ... All-League First Team ... Defensive MVP for South Western League.

PERSONAL: Parents are Tonya and Alex Gaitan ... Has a brother, Christopher ... Majoring in Business ... Hopes to own his own restaurant business ... Enjoys cooking, drawing, and hanging out with his friends in his free time.