Keedan Nadeau, a sophomore at Cal State San Bernardino and former Citrus Valley High School standout, was the catalyst behind the Coyotes' recent California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament championship on May 9. His clutch performances helped the team defeat top‑seeded opponents and secure a berth in the NCAA Division II West Regional.
The Coyotes rolled through the tournament with victories over Cal State Monterey Bay, Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State Los Angeles, each game featuring Nadeau’s decisive contributions. He drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to knot the game at 4‑4 in the opener, later delivering a two‑run homer and going 3‑for‑3 in a 12‑4 win over Cal State Los Angeles. In the title game he walked, stole second and scored the winning run, sealing an 11‑9 triumph over Monterey Bay.
Nadeau’s impact extends beyond the tournament; he is hitting .333 this season with four homers, four triples, nine doubles, 41 runs scored and 23 RBI. His blend of power and speed has made him a cornerstone of the lineup.
A Family Legacy in the Making
The Nadeau family’s athletic pedigree runs deep. His father, Mike Nadeau, serves as head coach at Cal State San Bernardino and once pitched in the Baltimore Orioles minor‑league system. His mother, Heather Nadeau, was a pitcher for Oregon State University, while his older sister, Ella Nadeau, played softball at Stanford University and earned a psychology degree before becoming an athletic trainer.
With the tournament title under his belt, Keedan Nadeau looks ahead to the West Regional, where he hopes to translate his recent hot streak into another deep run. The Coyotes, bolstered by his leadership and the experience of his coaching family, are poised to make a splash on the national stage.