Founders

Meet the Founders

David DiPiazza

David was born with Amniotic Band Syndrome, resulting in the loss of his left hand below the elbow. He grew up in Madisonville, LA, excelling in baseball before switching to lacrosse in high school. A standout player, he was a team captain, 1st Team All-District, and a US Lacrosse Bob Scott Award finalist.

At Southeastern Louisiana University, David founded the MCLA men’s lacrosse club, earning All-Conference honors in 2017 and 2019. He also coaches with the NubAbility Athletics Foundation, supporting limb-different youth through lacrosse.

Now living in Austin, TX, David works in the tech industry, plays club lacrosse, and coaches youth lacrosse. He co-founded Nubs and Stumps Lacrosse Club with Matt Freitas and Miles Moscato to create more opportunities for limb-different individuals.

Matthew Freitas

Matthew is a lacrosse goalie and motivational figure whose life was transformed by a car accident at age 11, which led to the loss of his leg. Rather than letting this define him, Freitas channeled his determination to not just walk again, but to return to sports. Within a month of receiving his prosthetic, he was back playing lacrosse.

Now a student-athlete at Williams College, Freitas is known for his work ethic and leadership, overcoming physical challenges with a quiet, relentless attitude. He doesn’t let his disability define him, and works hard to match his teammates’ efforts, often in silence, even when facing setbacks like blisters or prosthetic issues.

Freitas is also passionate about helping other limb-different athletes, coaching at NubAbility, a camp for young athletes with disabilities. His goal is to provide them with the role models and support he lacked growing up. He’s also part of a movement to create a competitive lacrosse team for limb-different athletes. Freitas’ story is one of resilience and inspiration—proving that limitations are only opportunities in disguise.

Miles Moscato

Miles Moscato began playing lacrosse at age 6 in Maryland, and though he struggled initially, he was drawn to the game’s challenges. “I loved that it wasn’t easy,” he recalls. His parents, Tim and Tammy, encouraged him to overcome obstacles, never letting him use his physical limitations as an excuse. Instead, Miles adapted, drawing inspiration from Canadian box lacrosse players who often play with one hand, and improving his skills by watching stars like Callum Crawford and Joel Tinney.

Known for his toughness and unique skill set, Moscato impressed coaches with his ability to thrive in tight spaces and execute difficult moves like behind-the-back passes and pump fakes. “He’s a great athlete, and his skill surprises people,” says 3d coach Rowley. His resilience and self-confidence, combined with his athleticism, have set him apart as a player who is always looking to improve.

Miles’ commitment to lacrosse has been a testament to his determination and ability to overcome adversity. His story is one of persistence, adapting to challenges, and constantly pushing himself to be better — both on and off the field. “I’ve wanted to quit at minor tasks, but my parents never let me,” he says, embracing the mindset that has helped him succeed.