He was one in a long line of outstanding collegiate goalkeepers at UCLA that began with Tim Harris and David Vanole and continued with Brad Friedel, Kevin Hartman, Matt Reis, Nick Rimando and Zach Wells.
He holds school's records for career shutouts (41), victories (56) and single season GAA (.53 in both 1986 and 1989).
Despite his outstanding individual efforts, Nistl did not win a championship even though his career was bracketed by title teams (UCLA won in 1985 and 1990).
Nistl spent his off seasons at UCLA playing in the Western Soccer Alliance.
[6] He worked as a sales executive for Saucony Footwear and is currently the President of American Business for DC Shoes.