2019 Roster
| Major | Information Systems, Mandarin Chinese |
| Hometown | Westborough, MA |
| Height | 6'3" |
How can you tell if I'm in the zone?
If you know, you knowWhat is your "go-to" move on the field?
Non-dominant, inside-out ScooberWhat is your pre-game ritual?
Listen to angsty musicWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Stack Cup in the DojoDo you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Yukkie CheerWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (on-field)?
Beating Pitt A in the showcase game Sophomore yearWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
Yuksgiving 2017What is something your teammates probably don't know about you?
I am a PADI certified scuba diverIf you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
Nothing
| Major | Mechanical Engineering |
| Hometown | Los Altos, CA |
| Height | 5'10" |
What was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
I remember going to an X/Y tournament in Ohio. We didn't do great but I had a ton of fun and ended up winning the hard hat one game.What is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (on-field)?
We had a game at Queen City last year (I forget who we were playing). It was universe and someone hucked it deep to Dylan, who had no chance of catching the disc. By some miracle, the defender knocked it into the air and Dylan caught it in the endzone and won us the game.How can you tell if I'm in the zone?
I'm playing my best when I'm relaxed and having fun. I do best when I don't put too much pressure on myself.Do you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
I love the "Call" and "Response" cheer because Riq hates it.If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
Be sad and lonely
| Major | Finance |
| Hometown | Warren, NJ |
| Height | 5'10" |
What is your pre-game ritual?
Watching the Marshawn Lynch "Can't be Touched" highlight video on YouTubeWhat is something your teammates probably don't know about you?
I came into high school looking to play baseball before I found ultimateWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
A rookie cone race at my first practiceDo you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Hittin' that whipWhat is your "go-to" move on the field?
Flick huckWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (on-field)?
Showcase game against Pitt during fall of sophomore year
| Major | Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Hometown | Washington, DC |
| Height | 5'11" |
Do you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Spelling out either YUK or O on the sideline and making it a little wackyWhat is your pre-game ritual?
I used to eat fruit loops for breakfast every tournament day, but since we have been staying as super cheap hotels that don't have complimentary breakfast the tradition has ended.What is your "go-to" move on the field?
Cutting deep after somone makes an under cut, then if it's not open, making a fat underWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Playing pickup on the cut during orientation weekWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (on-field)?
When we beat Pitt in the showcase game my freshman year!What is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
All the board game nightsWhat is something your teammates probably don't know about you?
I don't know, I think they know almost everything at this point
| Major | Computer Science and Linguistics |
| Hometown | Sanibel, FL |
| Height | 6’4” |
If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
I arrived at CMU ultimate after fencing for six years, including two years with the CMU Fencing Club, but with the love for frisbee that formed so quickly I’ve never really looked back. I may catch up on fencing after college, but it’s tough to imagine any sport being as exciting after the fun I’ve had with ultimate.What is your "go-to" move on the field?
Polar-ops and flick hucks, name a better duo. I’ll wait.Do you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
I’m pretty sure that the fake spike with a big windup and a little toss at the end will never fail to entertain me.What is your "go-to" move on the field?
Polar-ops and flick hucks, name a better duo. I’ll wait.What is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
The first CMU frisbee potluck I went to, Yuksgiving in fall of 2017, will always standout in my memory as when I really realized how kind and welcoming the family of frisbee players we have here at CMU all are.What is your pre-game ritual?
A playlist of pumpup rap/rock with a cup of coffee always leaves me ready and hyped for a day of tournament play.
| Major | Math |
| Hometown | Snellville, GA |
| Height | 5'8" |
What is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
I have a bunch of these it’s pretty hard to pick one. I think just finishing 2nd in the region in 2018 meant a lot to me because it felt like we had actually earned it. A huge growth from my freshman year in 2016 and sophomore year in 2017 where we finished 15th and 11th (I think) respectively and it really just made love that team so much more because we had worked hard for each other and it personally made me feel loved and appreciated.Do you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
All of the baseball cheers make me pretty happy. I also am a big fan of the cheers that make no sense to outsiders (like the rumble cheer) because it’s like a joke sorta cheer we can be into, and you can’t usually explain them to other teams and have them appreciate them the way we do.What was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
I met Forman first day of O-week and we went to play mini. I remember thinking that Forman was probably the best player on the team and that we were in trouble. I started trying to learn how to handle after that day. (Love you forman you are much better now)How can you tell if I'm in the zone?
If I'm in the zone I'll be very loud and energetic but focused. If you try to talk to me about something other than the game I'll probably just ignore you. Scoring and getting turns makes me super hype and I'll try to make sure everyone hears it.What is your "go-to" move on the field?
I used to throw a lot of blades and now I try to throw less blades but its probably still my thing.What is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
The journey from Pittsburgh to Tally last year is probably something I'll never forget. The cast of characters involved in that catastrophe really made that whole experience pretty hilariously wild.What is your pre-game ritual?
I have a pre-tournament ritual but not really a pre-game one where I try to listen to a few specific songs in the morning but that's about it.What is something your teammates probably don't know about you?
When I was a freshman I was worse than where literally all of them are at now.If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
Transfer to somewhere else
| Major | Design |
| Hometown | Palo Alto, CA |
| Height | 5'8" |
What is your "go-to" move on the field?
Flick shimmy into inside flick break. Trade secret, the key is to use your knee. Only a fool would bite on a shimmy involving only the shoulders and only a greater fool would bite on a backhand shimmy. Side note, this is why I have always been skeptical of the drill: “Levels”.What is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
It’s honestly hard to pick. General tomfoolery and musical chairs during the winter banquet is my jam. Spring break is filled with plenty of disc activities, relaxation, and spur of the moment adventures. Long car rides filled with the Norby game and banter are surprisingly fond memories.Do you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
As the originator of Yukkin jacks, they may be my favorite. Good ol’ cold as hell WVU spawned the urge to do jumping jacks while chanting, “Mr” “Yuk” in sync. It was so effective Akron did it with us in the finals. Then we beat them 15-8. Unless you’re trying to lose the game by gassing yourselves, only start after both coaches have left the line.How can you tell if I'm in the zone?
Both fists clenched if I or someone else does something sweet is a sure sign. According to Tad, my Dad does this too. I may need to change it up.Memorable quote from a teammate?
"Word." - EricLiIs there a player you look up to?
I’ll start by saying Justin Abel has never been trash. Despite being surrounded by trash (including myself) for much of his college ultimate career, he was never too aloof to get a little dirty. Crazy ability and inspiring humility. Swap in Justin Abel for “What would Jesus do?"What is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (on-field)?
Beating Pitt in the 2017 Showcase Game is hard to top. Playing under the lights and hearing the crowd in my ear was invigorating. Beating Ohio State and Penn State at Regionals, in 2018 and 2019 respectively, was also quite satisfying.What is your pre-game ritual?
As I like to say, a little nitrous in the tank never hurt. Caffeine is my new cheat-code, whether it’s Red Bull, pre-workout, or hotel Joe. Some shakes of dispensed gatorade with a gulp of water make up for the dehydration I’ve brought upon myself.If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
I actually have no idea. Probably lift exclusively upper body until I weighed 185 lb and take Intramurals way too seriously. My freshman year I did complete the “Big Man on Campus” Bodybuilding.com program (while skipping every leg day), but only made it to 150lb. That second part is actually true too.What was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
I remember sending an email to Reid and he asked me what my prior experience with ultimate was. Since my high school team had a pretty questionable record, including losing to a Utah C team and being bageled, like a damn fool, I sent him a video of me laying out for a goal. Surprisingly I didn’t have a sarcastic nickname waiting for me when I arrived at pickup on the Cut.
| Major | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Hometown | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Major | Biology and Psychology |
| Hometown | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Height | 6’0” |
What is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
Probably laying out over some defenders for a grab in the endzone after missing the sky opportunity at SCS, but I’m not sure.Do you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Although I am a big fan and supporter of the disc-flip-into-dab-spike combination, the “All Hail King Richard” celebration is my favorite oneWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
My first experience with Mr. Yuk was playing pickup after playfair freshman year. It was such a fun and exhilarating experience that I couldn’t stay away, and I’ve been playing ever since.How can you tell if I'm in the zone?
When I get in the zone I’m very positive and high energy. I’ll be making plays and feeling confident on the field and cheering for my teammates when I’m on the sideline.What is your "go-to" move on the field?
I’ve come to love the polar op cut, and my favorite throw is a high release backhand into space for the score 😫What is your pre-game ritual?
Taking some time by myself to really focus and be serious gives me the intensity I want during a game or tournamentWhat is something your teammates probably don't know about you?
I am one of five children in my family, and the first one to start playing ultimate!If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
I’d probably be rock climbing all the time
| Major | Materials Science and Engineering |
| Hometown | San Mateo, CA |
| Height | 5'9" |
If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
Never eat at schatzWhat is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
Jasper's clearly in bounds greatestDo you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
"Take me out to the ball game"What was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Skipping all of the O-week events to play pick-up mini on the cut.How can you tell if I'm in the zone?
If I sprint down to get on the mark before the first throw gets offWhat is your "go-to" move on the field?
Faking a deep cut and going in for an easy underWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
Board game and smash 64 at Norby's houseWhat is your pre-game ritual?
During warmups I focus on a specific cut I will make during the gameWhat is something your teammates probably don't know about you?
I think peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are overrated
| Major | Robotics |
| Hometown | Fremont, CA |
| Height | 5'9" |
Do you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Take Me Out to the Ball GameWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Skipping RI orientation to play pickup on the cut.What is your "go-to" move on the field?
Lefty backhand huck.If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
I'd probably never go outside, especially during the winter.
| Major | Chemical Engineering and Music Competition |
| Hometown | Holliston, MA |
| Height | 6'1" |
Memorable quote from a teammate?
"What's the twist?" - Leon LaiWhat was your go-to move on the field?
Fake the flick and follow through with a behind the back scooberWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
Disc Golf O-WeekWhat was your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (off-field)?
Getting business advice from Ryan Harty over spring break about how to properly invest in bad guysDid you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
The celebration where we all line up in pews and designate a priest and put on a mock wedding for the person scored and whoever assisted the goalDo you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Take me out to the ball gameWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Pick Up on the CutIf you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
Sing a capella
| Major | ECE/Robotics |
| Hometown | Palatine, IL |
| Height | 5'7" |
What is your pre-game ritual?
I gotta take a shit in the morning. If it's not in the hotel, or the McDonald's, it's on the field.What is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
My freshman year, we made a huge comeback against Case Western and got a break on universe for the win. Also, Justin Abel got a foot-block to layout callahan play during the comeback streak.If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
I almost joined the snowboarding team. Yikes.What was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Mr. Yuk didn't have a table at activites fair, so the women's team gave me the pointer, "I think there's some people throwing on the mall". I found four Yuk guys, including Justin Forman, who noted my andrewid on his phone. My first impression was that Yuk was a bunch of jocky, muscularly ripped dudes.How can you tell if I'm in the zone?
I make a lot of upline cuts.What is your "go-to" move on the field?
Cutting deep and streaking under.
| Major | Business |
| Hometown | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Height | 6'0" |
What is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
Scoring universe point vs Notre Dame on my 19th birthdayDo you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
SubraWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Meeting Willig at First Night of FlightHow can you tell if I'm in the zone?
If I’m hitting my hucksWhat is your "go-to" move on the field?
Backhand huckWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
Hanging with the team at poolsideIf you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
Play goalie for the soccer team
| Major | Math |
| Hometown | Downers Grove, IL |
| Height | 6'0" |
What is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
It's Buffalo, fall '17. Joey Pickens calls "Down! Down! Down!" on a throw that it looks like his offender won't grab. Layout grab by Joey's guy, he hits Joey with "Down my ass." as he gets up. Joey then handblocks him on the throw, picks it up and throws a thumber to double-covered Forman for the score. "Down my ass." says Joey as he walks away.How can you tell if I'm in the zone?
(Assuming this is if Jasper is in the zone) When you're unguardable/people can't get open on you.What is your "go-to" move on the field?
Breakside cut underWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
How do you pick one?What is your pre-game ritual?
Get really nervous.If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
Be lame.
| Major | Mechanical Engineering |
| Hometown | Clifton, VA |
| Height | 6'1" |
How can you tell if I'm in the zone?
I have stopped making jokesWhat is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
Getting a D against Pitt on my first point ever on YukDo you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Call respondWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Showing up late to practice, apologizing to Adam, and then him yelling at meWhat is your "go-to" move on the field?
Giving the DWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
Playing baseball between points at Queen CityWhat is your pre-game ritual?
Eating a lot
| Major | Math |
| Hometown | Old Lyme, CT |
| Height | 6'1" |
Bio
Ryan "Bryan" Harty. A lad with a dream. A top chef with a penchant for big ham. He lived in Foster's room before Foster ever did (it should be called Bryan's room). An expert volcano insurance salesman. Taught himself to lay out, and probably also to count to 6000. Liaison to Agent Upmy, Founder of the Space Force, and always able to keep his cool in a heated game of stack cup, even when his freakin' teammates keep freakin' breaking the freakin' rules. CMU CYPHERSWhat is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
Joey Pickens yelling “Down,” being wrong, footblocking the guy who caught it, and throwing a shitty thumber so this unfortunate opponent had enough time to recover and get dunked on by FormanDo you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Ohhhhhhh, here we go Mr. Yuk let’s get a hole-in-one, let’s be the number one, yeah let’s winWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
O-Week Pickup and O-Week BangerHow can you tell if I'm in the zone?
Slap me on the back and show em your mad dawg faceWhat is your "go-to" move on the field?
Foot block & Beat Jasper upline ehehehehhehehehehIf you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you have done?
CMU CYPHERSWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
"Play it Cool", Getting post-midnight snapchats from King Richard after he left the party to run a mile on the trackWhat is your pre-game ritual?
Try to do all the shit I gotta do to get ready to play the game, seriously man it takes me awhile. Somebody slap me on the backWhat is something your teammates probably don't know about you?
I have two secret identities: the rapper known as CMU CYPHERS, and the special forces operative known as Agent UpmyIf you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
Country music for circus clowns (Yee Honk)Where have all the good men gone and where are all the gods? Where’s the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds?
I need a Hoffman, I’m holding out for a Hoffman til the end of the nightIs there an ultimate player you look up to?
Justin Forman- he hustled so hard to grind his feeble bones into the dust that he now is. He would lay out like superman and hit the ground like Jesus Christ Superstar.Most memorable quote from a teammate?
"Borby" -Theo Gonzales-Tapley (EVIL quote)What’s your favorite tournament Mr. Yuk has gone to?
Theodore Seuss Geisel Memorial Ultimate Tournament in Buffalo NY, on the very doorstop of Niagara Falls
| Major | Chemical Engineering |
| Hometown | Tacoma, Wa |
| Height | 6'2" |
Do you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
I’m a big fan of the NBA, so I would love to see someone stare down their defender after skying them. That might violate the spirit of the game though so I’d only do it if I was really angry at the other team.What was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
During orientation week I played for about 2 hours straight and ruined my shoes in the mud on the cut, and that’s when I decided I wanted to play ultimate.What is your "go-to" move on the field?
I like to just bust deep off of an under cut. Most of the time the defender is on their heels and can’t catch up, and if not I have an opportunity to sky them in the end zoneWhat is something your teammates probably don't know about you?
I am a ridiculously picky eater. I tend to eat the same thing basically every day because it’s not often that I find something I like.If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
I would probably sleep more and play either basketball or soccer in my free time
| Major | Applied Physics |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, CA |
| Height | 5'10" |
What is your "go-to" move on the field?
Running faster than the other guyWhat is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
Beating PittDo you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
SUUUUBRAWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Going to tryouts freshman year and thinking Foster was a beast because the rest of us were so atrociousWhat is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
Any and all spring breaks with the teamWhat is your pre-game ritual?
Putting everything I have into our pregame cheer and then taking some deep breathsWhat is something your teammates probably don't know about you?
My name comes from the 1991 movie “My Girl”If you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
nothing, wtf else am I supposed to do
| Major | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Hometown | San Mateo, CA |
| Height | 6'2" |
What is your favorite Mr. Yuk memory (off-field)?
Steve Mo drawing Yuk faces on shirtless dudes at the dojo after the showcase gameWhat is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
Beating Pitt in the showcase gameDo you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Gotta love everyone running up and ruling someone "SAFE" on a layoutWhat was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Asking Gu how to throw a scoober because I wanted to have sick throws
| Major | Math and Statistics |
| Hometown | Plainsboro, NJ |
| Height | 5'11" |
What is your "go-to" move on the field?
The double move. Just gotta chop your feet, turn your hips 90 degrees and stare your defender in the eyes. If that doesn't break their ankles, I don't know what will.Most memorable quote from a teammate?
"A little rain never hurt nobody." (Hail the size of almonds was falling from the sky)What was your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
After Tally Classic in 2018 my body was so beat up I had to lie down for a solid 20 minutes because everything hurt too much to move. We had played UMass to 2 points and were up 8-3 on UNCW. Even though we didn't prevail in either game, I was happy because it felt like we had finally made it to the big leagues. Mr. Yuk was officially good.What was your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (off-field)?
The ride down to Tally Classic in 2018. Just to give you a taste: the car broke down and we had to be ferried by two drivers in sedans (one of which had no seats so we had to sit on the floor of the car) who had some crazy experiences with brass knuckles, cocaine, and hookers that they were more than happy to share with us.Was or is there an ultimate player you look up to? (on or off Yuk)
It's gotta be Jasper. The man is a workhorse and always gives 100%.Do you have a favorite cheer or celebration?
Ain't nobody fuckin' with my Kwang GangIf you didn’t do ultimate at CMU, what would you be doing?
Leave CMUWhat was your first experience with ultimate frisbee at CMU?
Supposedly I was skied by Jasper when I first played pickup on the Cut. This of course is nonsense given that I have skied Jasper every other time we have matched up.
| Major | Chemical Engineering |
| Hometown | Berlin, Germany |
| Height | 184cm |
What was your first experience with Mr. Yuk?
Willig curiously asking if I brought any athletic gear to practiceWhat is your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (on-field)?
Whiatt (pretty sure that’s not how his name is spelled but no idea.. you know who I mean) running like a maniac and getting a run through D. Later he yells out “you just motivate me so much! This is awesome! This is better than football” The last part I added but I’m sure that’s what he meant to say...What is your "go-to" move on the field?
Start Stall count at 2What was your favorite memory of Mr. Yuk (off-field)?
Whenever I went to the fields Nick and Jojah were there throwing
| Occupation | Mechanical Engineer |
| Hometown | Woodbury, NY |
| Years' coached | 2 |
What first got you into ultimate frisbee?
I first heard about Ultimate Frisbee in high school gym class, but we never actually learned any rules except for not being allowed to move when you had the disc. We only had enough people interested to play 3 on 3 and none of us knew how to properly throw a disc. When I got to CMU I was ready to play club volleyball because that’s what I played in high school, but once I witnessed Ultimate After Playfair and saw Scott Shepard skying everyone and people catching discs with crazy layout grabs I thought, “woah this sport is super cool!”. Once Brian Duff taught me how to throw a flick and I learned more about the rules, I was hooked. Also shout-out to lifting buddy The Ton for getting me in the gym and teaching me how to lift!What concept/drill are you most excited to teach to Mr. Yuk?
I pride myself on my defensive knowledge and ability to incorporate lots of different looks over the course of a game and season. Whether it’s person defense or some kind of junk/zone it’s great giving players so many different options for all the different types of situations you can be put in.Most underrated tip for success at college ultimate tournaments?
Fundamentals are key. I have learned so much playing the game, but even more in the last year after helping to coach CMU last year and getting the chance to coach Temper this past summer that I have a deeper understanding about how important strong fundamentals are in order to get a team to the highest level of competition. Also, bring lots of extra socks. Halfway through the first day at a tournament a fresh pair of socks can go a long way to keep you feeling refreshed and re-energized to play in those 3rd and 4th games in a single day.
| Occupation | Teachers Aide |
| Hometown | Atlanta, GA |
| Years coached | 1 |
Most underrated tip for success at college ultimate tournaments?
Caffeine pills can be a great ergogenic aide for people especially late in the day for those tough last couple of games. Use wisely especially if you’re not used to caffeine!What concept/drill are you most excited to teach to Mr. Yuk?
Mr. Yuk has a lot of potential to get really good at a few things. I want to help Yuk be relentless on offense, running defenses into the ground through possession based strategy and work constantly at practice to develop a flow that won’t stop moving on the field. Defensively, I want to slow offenses down with a creative zone look and be as smart as possible. In the college game, I believe we can get turnovers by being disciplined and using our brains just as powerfully as our legs. We may not be the most athletic or tallest team, but we don’t want anyone else to outwork us.What first got you into ultimate frisbee?
I got into Ultimate my senior year of high school in Atlanta after a few friends convinced me to come out to practice with our high school team. Baseball wasn’t working for me, and I picked up ultimate quickly. One practice turned into many more, and I never looked back! I found myself competing and training at higher levels when I got to UGA, and I find that I enjoy helping people get better in many fashions.
| Occupation | Ph.D. student |
| Hometown | Bloomington, MN |
| Years coached | 1 |
What concept/drill are you most excited to teach to Mr. Yuk?
As leadership advisor to the core, I’m most excited to teach them about Servant Leadership — how to lead the team by putting others first. With so many leaders on the team, I think this type of leadership will be an effective way of setting examples on and off the field that will enable the rest of the team to reach its full potential.Most underrated tip for success at college ultimate tournaments?
I’d say the most underrated advice I’ve been given is to constantly remind yourself what was said in the most recent huddle. When your name is called to play, repeat the huddle in your head. Repeat it again when you get to the line, and repeat it again when the pull goes up. Huddles don’t do much unless you commit yourself to improving, and you won’t improve if you forget everything when you step on the field.What first got you into ultimate frisbee?
I first got into ultimate my freshman year of undergrad, at the Notre Dame activities fair. I had planned on visiting Disc Golf since I played in high school, and happened to wander by the ultimate table, where a bunch of goons were giving the sales pitch of their lives about frisbee. I decided to show up to a practice, and sporadically went to a few after that until our first fall tournament. I had decided I would only play Saturday because I wanted to hang out with friends on Sunday, but that Saturday I couldn’t get enough of it, went back on Sunday, and haven’t looked back.
