91成人 The National Governing Body for the Sport of Ultimate Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:40:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 /wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-disc-favicon-transparent-32x32.png 91成人 32 32 D-III College Championships Wrap with Historic Sweep /news/2026/06/d-iii-college-championships-wrap-with-historic-sweep/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:40:09 +0000 /?p=34228 The 2026 91成人 D-III College Championships in Waukegan, Ill. concluded with the first ever sweep of both divisions. The Middlebury Pranksters pulled off dominant wins in both finals, with the men鈥檚 team finishing 15-7 over Carleton and the women鈥檚 team defeating Whitman 15-6, to bring home two national titles.

The event, which took place at Waukegan鈥檚 Greg Petry Sports Park from May 16-18, was co-hosted by 91成人 and and was broadcast live via . Thirty-two games were streamed across the three day tournament, representing approximately 52 hours of live college ultimate coverage. 

In addition to the online streaming audience, many alumni, friends and family members attended to watch in person, which alongside the visiting teams brought in more than 1,200 visitors to the area. This is estimated to have generated $550,000鈥$650,000 in direct local economic impact through lodging, dining, transportation and other visitor spending.

This year鈥檚 event marked only the third time the D-III Championships have been hosted in the greater Chicago area, having previously taken place in Rockford, Ill. in 2015 and 2018. Illinois Ultimate, a 91成人 Tier 1 affiliate, worked closely with the City of Waukegan and local Convention & Visitors Bureau to bring this event to a new site.

鈥淰isit Lake County was proud to welcome 91成人 and the Division III College Championships to Waukegan for the first time,鈥 stated Teresa Lewis, Director of Sales for Visit Lake County. 鈥淓vents like this bring significant economic impact to our communities while showcasing Lake County’s outstanding sports facilities, hospitality partners and visitor experiences. We were thrilled to host student-athletes, coaches, families and fans from across the country and look forward to continuing our partnership with 91成人 to bring high-quality sporting events to the region.鈥

Sadie Eskola (Carleton) makes a play for a disc caught by聽 Xintong Su (Rice) on the first day of the Championships.

A Spirited Event

Spirit scores were close across both divisions, and good overall, with an average of 6.69 in the men鈥檚 division and 6.71 in the women鈥檚. Team spirit scores are an essential part of the self-refereed aspect of ultimate and are assigned by opponents after each game. Scores ranging from zero to four are given in three categories: rules knowledge and use, fouls and body contact, and communication and conduct. A two is considered a good score in any category. Across both divisions, more than 88% of the scores given were two or higher. Team spirit scores are the combination of the scores received for all three categories, making six the baseline score, indicative of an average game.

The team Spirit Award winner for the men鈥檚 division was Claremont with a final average score of nine, and the women鈥檚 division award went to Macalester with an average of eight.

鈥淭he D-III College Championships are a great event with fantastic energy on and off the field,鈥 shared Illinois Ultimate Director of Operations Jacob Nuxoll. 鈥淭he athletes competing for a national title, alumni and fans who showed up to offer encouragement and support and of course the volunteers and staff who worked together to make this event happen, all showcased the mutual respect, dedication and collaboration that are part of what makes our sports community great.鈥

Donovan finalist Jacques Paradis (Claremont) and Spencer Weldon (Colorado School of Mines) compete for the disc during Saturday pool play.

In addition to the Team Spirit Awards, the winners of the Donovan Award were also announced during the Championships. The annual Donovan Award is and recognizes one men鈥檚 division and one women鈥檚 division player from D-III college ultimate. Award winners demonstrate skill and athleticism, uphold the principles of Spirit of the Game for themselves and their teammates and are also leaders off the field. Winners are selected by their peers based on their play and leadership throughout their college career. This year鈥檚 Donovan winners are Peter Mans (Middlebury) and Maggie Brown (Wesleyan). The other finalists are listed below.

Men鈥檚 Division Finalists
Wade Buchheit (Williams)
Mikey Curtis (Berry)
Orlando Impas (Lewis & Clark)
Jacques Paradis (Claremont)
Women鈥檚 Division Finalists
Gabbie Campbell (Whitman)
Claire Lee (Macalester)
Sonia Nicholson (Haverford/Bryn Mawr)
Eliza Williams-Derry (Mount Holyoke)

Stat Leaders for the D-III event include Kaley Johnson (Kenyon) with 25 goals and Claire Lee (Macalester) with 38 assists. In the men鈥檚 division Anders Moody (Hillsdale) led with 23 goals and Theodore Barton (Bowdoin) with 36 assists.

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91成人 Recognizes Key Volunteers /news/2026/06/usa-ultimate-recognizes-key-volunteers/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:57:15 +0000 /?p=34192 Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 11, 2026) 鈥 Every year 91成人, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States and member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, recognizes the top volunteers who contribute to the organization and the sport. 

Coordinator of the Year is a designation given to individual sectional, regional and state coordinators across all competition divisions who have contributed at a high level. The designation recognizes volunteers in these key roles who have gone above and beyond the expectations for their role, consistently contributed season after season or who have made significant efforts toward competition program goals.

The Coordinator of the Year for each competition division is selected based on input from the Competition Working Group, including staff competition managers and volunteer national and regional directors. The honorees for 2025 are:

Club Division

Regional Coordinator of the Year
Amir Kaghazwala – Northwest Mixed Regional Coordinator
Chris Novielli – Northeast Men’s Regional Coordinator
Alyssa Weatherford – Northwest Women’s Regional Coordinator

Sectional Coordinator of the Year
Anna Blasiak – South New England Women’s Sectional Coordinator
Dom Sutherland – Central Appalachia Mixed Sectional Coordinator
Jaclyn Wataoka – NorCal Men’s Sectional Coordinator

College Division

Coordinator of the Year
Shannon Temple 鈥 Southwest Women’s Regional Director

Honorable Mentions
Kevin Baker – Atlantic Coast Men’s Regional Director
Tommy Gebhardt – South Central Men’s Deputy Regional Director聽
Alyssa Weatherford – Northwest Women’s Regional Director聽

Masters Division

Coordinator of the Year
Lewis Seton – Northeast Masters Regional Coordinator

Youth Division

Central Region Coordinator of the Year
Dan Plamondon – Michigan State Youth Coordinator

Northeast Region Coordinator of the Year
Jon Egan – New Jersey State Youth Coordinator

South Region Coordinator of the Year
Will Graham – Tennessee State Youth Coordinator

West Region Coordinator of the Year
Jacob Barr – California State Youth Coordinator

Get Involved

91成人 provides ongoing support and playing opportunities for athletes across a wide range of age and gender divisions. Every year more than 150 volunteer coordinators support this work, however many coordinator positions remain unfilled. Those looking to get involved and support the growth of ultimate can see open opportunities on the 91成人 website and are encouraged to apply.

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Coaching Staff Finalized for 2027 U-24 National Teams /news/2026/06/coaching-staff-finalized-for-2027-u-24-national-teams/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:35:05 +0000 /?p=34018 Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 1, 2026) 鈥 91成人, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States and member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, has selected the full coaching staff for the 2027 World Under-24 Championship National Teams. 91成人 will be sending a team in all three divisions 鈥 mixed, open and women鈥檚 鈥 each with a 24-player roster. 

Joining the women鈥檚 division team as assistant coaches are Robin Davis (Mill Valley, Calif.) and Amber Sinicrope (Roslindale, Mass.) Davis, coach for Stanford Superfly since 2002, is no stranger to 91成人鈥檚 National Teams, having served as an assistant coach for the U-24 team in 2025, and as a selection coach for the 2020 World Ultimate Championships team. As a player, Davis also represented the United States as a member of 91成人 in 2000, 2004 and 2008. Sinicrope also brings prior National Team experience, having played on six different U.S. National Teams ranging from the youth to masters level (2006, 2008, 2016, 2017 and twice in 2024) and was rostered in 2020 prior to the event鈥檚 cancellation. She has coached the Northeastern Valkyries since 2024. Amy Schlabach (San Diego, Calif.) also joins the coaching staff as a selection coach. Current coach of San Diego Flipside in the club division, Schlabach will be helping to review applications, plan and attend tryouts, and assist with player evaluations and final roster selections alongside head coach Gwen Ambler.

Assistant coaches for the open division team will be David Allison (Hillsborough, N.C.) and Darryl Stanley (Washington, D.C.) Allison brings prior experience to the role, having served as an assistant coach for the 2023 and 2025 U-24 teams, and as a selection coach in 2021. He has coached North Carolina Darkside since 2018. Stanley also brings experience to the coaching staff, having served in the role for the four previous event cycles (2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025) as well as serving as a selection coach for the 2023 open division World Beach Championships National Team. Stanley coached the University of Maryland from 2018鈥23 and the club team Washington Truck Stop from 2017-22. Alongside head coach Bob Krier, Michael Lun (Denver, Colo.) will round out the open division team鈥檚 coaching staff as selection coach. Lun coached Colorado Mamabird from 2014-24 and the club team Johnny Bravo from 2022鈥25, and played on the Grand Masters Open National Team in 2024.

For the mixed division team, head coach Patrick Sherlock will be joined by assistant coaches Carlos Lopez (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Tracey Lo (Ann Arbor, Mich.) Lopez served as head coach for the mixed club team Minneapolis Drag’n Thrust from 2022鈥24, has been assistant coach for the club team Washington Scandal since 2025, and has filled a variety of coaching positions with the Minnesota Matrix. A familiar face in the U.S. National Team program, he has previously served as a selection coach for multiple U-24 mixed teams, the World Ultimate Championships mixed team in 2024 and The World Games roster last year. Lo brings prior National Team experience as well, having served as a selection coach for the 2025 U-24 mixed team, and played on the 2015 and 2018 teams. She has been coach of Michigan Flywheel since 2022. Another Ann Arbor local, Michael Dagher-Margosian, will be supporting the mixed team as a selection coach alongside Claire Revere of Carrboro, N.C. Dagher-Margosian coaches Michigan MagnUM as well as club team Ann Arbor Hybrid. Revere has served twice as assistant coach to the U-20 mixed National Team, as selection coach for the U-24 women鈥檚 division team in 2025 and has played on the U-20 girls, U-24 mixed and women鈥檚 masters National Teams.

91成人 player applications and athlete recommendations for all three teams are due by June 30, 2026, with tryouts scheduled for November 2026.

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Carleton and Massachusetts Bring Home National Titles /news/2026/05/carleton-syzygy-and-massachusetts-zoodisc-bring-home-national-titles/ Thu, 28 May 2026 15:58:28 +0000 /?p=33978 Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 28, 2026) 鈥 The D-I College Championships have wrapped with Carleton Syzygy taking the women鈥檚 division title to cap an impressive undefeated 37-0 season, while fifth seed Massachusetts Zoodisc went on a dominant run, giving up no more than 10 points in any post season game until the final 鈥 which they won 15-11 鈥 to bring home the men鈥檚 division title. Both games were broadcast live on ESPNU.

Chagall Gelfand (Carleton Syzygy #19) blocks a throw from Bryelle Wong (British Columbia Thunderbirds #36)

Tensions were high as Carleton and British Columbia took the field Monday, in a rematch of last year鈥檚 tightly contested women鈥檚 division final. Last year鈥檚 winner UBC started off strong, going up three breaks, but Carleton went on an answering run just before half to take them all back. With the score 8-7 in favor of Carleton at half, they stayed on top the remainder of the game, winning the rematch with a final score of 15-13, the perfect end to an undefeated season.

Mason Stone (Massachusetts Zoodisc #21) scores the game winner in the men’s division final.

Similar to the start of the women鈥檚 final, last year鈥檚 winner Carleton went up early in the men鈥檚 division championship game, taking a 2-0 lead. However, Massachusetts got a break of their own and the game went to half back on serve. Despite Carleton鈥檚 defensive pressure, the Massachusetts offense appeared unfazed, executing holds with calm precision. The depth of their roster (with 17 players in regular rotation) enabled their defense to outlast Carleton, putting up a series of second-half breaks that won the game 15-11 and gave Zoodisc their first national title in 40 years.

Other highlights of the day included a morning , which featured two mixed teams of athletes from across both college divisions, broadcast live by Ultiworld. Spirit Winners for the tournament were also awarded, with Vermont (B) Bruckus taking home the award in their first Championships appearance, and Cal Poly SLOCORE winning spirit in the men鈥檚 division.

Final stat leaders for the tournament are Mina Brown (Tufts) with 25 goals, Chloe Hakimi (Carleton) with 42 assists and Freya Spiekerkoetter (Stanford) who achieved 23 blocks. In the men鈥檚 division Sarek Mallareddy (Carleton) led with 20 goals, Tobias Brooks (Colorado) had 24 assists, and Logan Piercy (Penn State) led with 9 blocks.

If you missed any of the excitement, you can catch full game replays and tournament highlights through 91成人鈥檚 streaming partner .

Vermont (B) Bruckus wins the team spirit award in the women鈥檚 division at the 2026 91成人 D-I College Championships.
Cal Poly SLOCORE wins the men’s division team spirit award at the 2026 91成人 D-I College Championships.

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Stage is Set for the D-I College Championship Finals /news/2026/05/stage-is-set-for-the-d-i-college-championship-finals/ Mon, 25 May 2026 05:34:12 +0000 /?p=33966 Rockford, Ill. (May 25, 2026) 鈥 Day three of the D-I College Championships saw some of the best competition of the college ultimate season. With all quarterfinal and semifinal games playing out over the course of the day, the field has narrowed to the final two teams vying for the national title in each division.

In the men鈥檚 division fifth seed Massachusetts took down number one seed Oregon 15-10, in a semifinal upset that earned Massachusetts a place in the final. Carleton (3) and Colorado (2) won their respective quarterfinals to meet in an exciting semifinals rematch of last year鈥檚 championship game. Despite a late comeback attempt with back to back breaks from Colorado 鈥 which tied the game at 14 鈥 Carleton pulled off a final hold to win the game and advance.

Other highlights of the day included the women鈥檚 division tenth seed Oregon challenging top seed Carleton in a close matchup that ended in a final score of 15-13. Carleton advanced to face Tufts (6) in another tight game which Carleton won on double game point to secure their place in the final. On the other side of the bracket British Columbia (2) started the day with a 15-8 win over Colorado (8), advancing to the finals on the back of a 15-11 defeat of Stanford (4).

Another highlight of the day was the presentation of the 2026 Callahan Award to winners Mika Kurahashi (British Columbia) and Zeke Thoreson (Colorado) during halftime in the final rounds of the semifinals.

Stat leaders for the tournament are currently Mina Brown (Tufts) with 25 goals, Chloe Hakimi (Carleton) with 36 assists and Freya Spiekerkoetter (Stanford) with 23 blocks. In the men鈥檚 division Ethan Lieman (Massachusetts) leads with 18 goals, Tobias Brooks (Colorado) took the lead in assists with 24 and Logan Piercy (Penn State) leads with 9 blocks.

The finals will be held Monday, May 25 following the Color of Ultimate showcase game, which can be watched in person or online through 91成人鈥檚 streaming partner starting at 10:30 a.m. ET.

As Carleton and British Columbia once again go head to head for the women鈥檚 division title, and Massachusetts faces off against Carleton in the men’s, Carleton is once again in a position to potentially pull off a sweep. Follow along live on ESPNU for the exciting conclusion of this year鈥檚 Championships.

Women鈥檚 Division Final – 1pm ET
Men鈥檚 Division Final – 3:30pm ET

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2026 Callahan Winners Awarded /news/2026/05/2026-callahan-winners-awarded/ Mon, 25 May 2026 01:36:10 +0000 /?p=33956 Rockford, Ill. (May 24, 2026) 鈥 British Columbia鈥檚 Mika Kurahashi and Colorado鈥檚 Zeke Thoreson were named the winners of the during the semifinal round of the D-I College Championships, making Kurahashi not only UBC鈥檚 first winner ever, but the first Callahan Award winner from any Canadian school. Thoreson is Colorado鈥檚 fourth player to receive the award, following previous winners Josh Ackley (2004), Alex Snyder (2006) and Jimmy Mickle (2014).

A decisive presence on the field during UBC鈥檚 title win over Carleton last year, Kurahashi continues to be a top team contributor putting up 7 goals and 9 assists in the tournament so far. With one game standing between them and a return to the final, Kurahashi remains a vital part of UBC鈥檚 offense. Known for her cutting prowess, field sense and uncanny ability to get open on nearly any matchup, she also shows up for the big plays 鈥 as evidenced by her heads-up save during a key moment in last year鈥檚 final, and possession-saving layout in today鈥檚 quarterfinal matchup against Colorado.

In addition to helping lead UBC to their first national title in over a decade, Kurahashi has competed for Canada鈥檚 National Team, with three U-24 Team appearances, as well as silver medal finishes as a member of Canada鈥檚 2024 World Ultimate Championships and 2025 World Games teams. She competed with the club team Vancouver Red Flag from 2022-24 and Seattle’s BFG in 2025.

While her contributions on the field are undeniable, Kurahashi鈥檚 team also recognizes the leadership she contributes outside her athletic performance:

Mika has been the heart of the UBC Thunderbirds since joining the team in 2021. She consistently demonstrates exceptional talent, work ethic, and leadership on and off the field. A dominant force on the field, off the field she鈥檚 been a cultural anchor for the Thunderbirds, bringing composure and diligence to everything she does. No one is more deserving of the 2026 Callahan Award than Mika.
– Jamie Jung, British Columbia Captain

Thoreson is perhaps best known as a shutdown defender, able to close throwing windows that most players assume to be open. But as Colorado attempts to win their way back into the final tonight he leads his team in goals for the Championships 鈥 having scored 9 in the tournament so far, along with 2 assists and 3 blocks. His impressive anticipation and timing continue to force opposing lines to plan around him while his exceptional closing speed, ability to play the deep space and seemingly impossible layout bids make his on field presence simply impossible to ignore.

A top defensive player who successfully transitioned to play a key role on Mamabird鈥檚 offensive line, Thoreson also played on the undefeated 2025 U-24 National Team, bringing home gold in the open division. Thoreson has played with club team Denver Johnny Bravo since 2023 and also plays for the semi-pro team Colorado Summit.

In keeping with the expectations for Callahan Award winners, Thoreson鈥檚 off field leadership and dedication to ultimate is clear in this shoutout from his team:

Zeke embodies the culture of Mamabird: one built over years through humility, grit and care for others. As a captain, he elevates those around him, reinforcing the accountability and effort that define our team 鈥 and he has competed at the highest levels of the sport. Zeke鈥檚 impact is undeniable, but it鈥檚 how he competes with respect and relentless effort that sets him apart.
– Ryan Shigley, Colorado Captain

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Bracket Set for D-I College Championships /news/2026/05/bracket-set-for-d-i-college-championships/ Sun, 24 May 2026 11:39:40 +0000 /?p=33939 Rockford, Ill. (May 24, 2026) 鈥 The second day of the 91成人 D-I College Championships in Rockford, Ill. saw the completion of pool play, and the stage is now set for quarterfinals. Top teams in both divisions largely held to seed with Oregon (1), Colorado (2) and Carleton (3) winning their pools in the men鈥檚 division and Carleton (1), British Columbia (2) and UC Santa Cruz (3) taking theirs in the women鈥檚.

While the top teams held their positions, other matchups resulted in upsets. In the men鈥檚 division, Maryland (18) entered bracket play for the first time in tournament history after winning a tight game 15-14 over Michigan (14). Following that exciting universe point win, they ultimately fell to Cal Poly (6) in the prequarters despite claiming an early lead. Cal Poly will advance to face Massachusetts (5). The women鈥檚 division also saw some shake ups with one of the most exciting being the Oregon (10) take down of North Carolina (7) to advance to tomorrow鈥檚 quarterfinals. Oregon claimed the victory in a surprise 15-14 win where their final score was also their first lead of the game. Oregon will face top seed Carleton in the next round.

Stat leaders for the day include Callahan Finalist Miles Grovic (Maryland) who jumped to the lead in the men鈥檚 division with a total of 21 assists. Reid Duncan (Pittsburgh) and Emmett Steele (Cal Poly) lead the men鈥檚 division in goals with 14 each. Another Callahan Finalist, Quincy Booth (Georgia) continues to lead the entire tournament with an impressive 33 assists, while Mina Brown (Tufts) leads in goals at 20.

Day three will include all quarterfinal and semifinals games with exciting matchups anticipated between Massachusetts (5) and Cal Poly (6) in the men鈥檚 division and Tufts (6) vs Pennsylvania (9) and UC Santa Cruz (3) vs Stanford (4) in the women鈥檚. A rematch of last year鈥檚 final remains a possibility for both divisions as the top teams move closer to the final rounds.

All quarterfinal and semifinal games will be streamed live starting at 9:30am Eastern, through 91成人鈥檚 streaming partner .

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D-I College Championships Kick Off with a Windy Day of Pool Play /news/2026/05/d-i-college-championships-kick-off-with-a-windy-day-of-pool-play/ Sat, 23 May 2026 12:02:13 +0000 /?p=33920 Rockford, Ill. (May 23, 2026) 鈥 The 91成人 D-I College Championships in Rockford, Ill. are off to a breezy start. Top teams across both divisions put up a strong showing 鈥 despite windy conditions 鈥 with the top four seeds in both the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 divisions going undefeated in the first round of pool play.

At the end of day one, Callahan Finalist Quincy Booth (Georgia) leads the women鈥檚 division in assists at 11, with Abigail Smith (Pennsylvania) leading goals at eight. In the men鈥檚 division, stats leaders are Owen Erdman (Brown), Axel Olson (Carleton) and Will Selfridge (Utah) with nine assists each, and Reid Duncan (Pittsburgh) with nine goals.

The biggest moments of the day in the men鈥檚 division included a first round upset by Maryland (18), who鈥檚 back in the big dance for the first time since 2018, as they defeated Brown (11) to open the day. The men鈥檚 division also saw a high-powered Pool D matchup as Massachusetts (5) defeated North Carolina (4) in a 2023 Finals rematch. Pittsburgh (9) stacked two wins to lead Pool D and Colorado (2) is the point differential leader with a strong +17 through the first day of games. 

In an exciting game on the women鈥檚 side, Western Washington (11) scored two Callahans against Michigan (18), the second one to finish the game in a double game point comeback victory. Top teams Carleton (1) and British Columbia (2) were both dominant in their opening games, easily taking down the second-best team in their pools 鈥 Colorado (8) and North Carolina (7), respectively. Georgia (17) pulled off the biggest women鈥檚 division upset so far with a 15-13 win over UCLA (12) to cap the day.

Pool play continues Saturday, followed by a round of prequarters to determine the field for Sunday鈥檚 bracket. Matchups to watch include the men’s division game where 1-1 North Carolina (4) takes on 2-0 Pittsburgh (9) and top seed Oregon (1) meets Georgia Tech (13). In the women鈥檚 division key matchups include UC Santa Cruz (3) vs. Oregon (10), Washington (5) vs. Pennsylvania (9) and Stanford (4) vs. Vermont (16). 

Live event coverage for Saturday will be available through 91成人鈥檚 streaming partner .

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Callahan Award Finalists Announced /news/2026/05/callahan-award-finalists-announced/ Thu, 21 May 2026 16:12:58 +0000 /?p=33909 Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 21, 2026) 鈥 Today 91成人, the national governing body for the sport of ultimate in the United States and member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, announced the finalists for the prestigious Callahan Award. 

This annual award has recognized the most valuable players in college ultimate in both the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 division since 1996. Award nominees display not only superior skill and athleticism 鈥 making difficult plays look easy 鈥 they also demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to the sport of ultimate. The ten finalists for the 2026 award have been selected by their peers from a field of more than 120 athletes who were nominated by their teams.

The Finalists

Men鈥檚 DivisionWomen鈥檚 Division
Adam Grossberg – Georgia TechCaroline Stone – Vermont
Anton Orme – Cal PolyFaye Burdick – Colorado
Miles Grovic – MarylandGoodness Nwakudu – UC Santa Cruz
Xavier Fuzat – TexasMika Kurahashi – British Columbia
Zeke Thoreson – ColoradoQuincy Booth – Georgia

The Callahan will be awarded live during the D-I College Championships in Rockford, Ill. this weekend.

About The Finalists

Men鈥檚 Division

Adam Grossberg – Georgia Tech

From the team: Over the past four years, Adam has had an outsized impact on our program, fostering a culture of hard work, community, and laughter. His commitment to bettering himself and the team has paid dividends, as he has led Tribe to its first College Championships qualification since 2012. Adam has competed at the highest youth, college, club and semi-pro levels throughout his ultimate career, including appearances on the U-20 and U-24 91成人 Open National Teams.

National Team Appearances

  • 2025 U-24 National Team – Open Division
  • 2022 WJUC National Team – Boys

Anton Orme – Cal Poly

From the team: Anton Orme played ultimate throughout high school and at YCC with Oakland OAK. In 2021, he made the trip down south to Cal Poly and began his college career. Anton was named to the 2025 and 2024 Ultiworld All-American first team, 2024 Player of the Year runner up, and 2023 All-American second team. In the club scene, Anton played three years for Revolver from 2022-2024. 

National Team Appearances

  • 2025 U-24 National Team – Mixed Division

Miles Grovic – Maryland

From the team: Miles Grovic is a standout ultimate frisbee player for the University of Maryland鈥檚 men鈥檚 team, where he has developed into one of the most dynamic and impactful players in the college division. Throughout his college career, Grovic has earned recognition for both his athleticism and his versatility. His presence on the field is marked not only by big plays, but also by consistent effort and leadership, setting the tone for his teammates. In addition to his college success, Grovic has gained experience at the club and semi-pro levels, including time with teams like the DC Breeze.

National Team Appearances

  • 2025 U-24 National Team – Open Division

Xavier Fuzat – Texas

From the team: Xavier Fuzat鈥檚 college career has been defined by resilience. He bookended his first year with two torn ACLs, using rehab time to coach youth (TUSC) and rediscover his love for ultimate. He returned to lead TUFF in goals and assists at Nationals in subsequent seasons. Xavier has served as TUFF鈥檚 captain since 2024, focusing on competitiveness and program development. His club career includes three seasons with Doublewide and he plays UFA in his hometown (Houston Havoc) where he is also the team鈥檚 Training Programming Director.

Zeke Thoreson – Colorado

From the team: Zeke embodies the culture of Mamabird: one built over years through humility, grit and care for others. As a captain, he elevates those around him, reinforcing the accountability and effort that define our team. He has competed at the highest levels of the sport (college, club, and UFA) and represented the United States on the U-24 Open National Team. A two-time Ultiworld Defensive Player of the Year, Zeke鈥檚 impact is undeniable, but it鈥檚 how he competes with respect and relentless effort that sets him apart.

National Team Appearances

  • 2025 U-24 National Team – Open Division

Women鈥檚 Division 

Caroline Stone – Vermont

From the team: Caroline Stone鈥檚 leadership began in 2022, when she captained her high school open team to its first Texas State Championship. That following summer, she won her first gold medal with the U-20 Women鈥檚 National Team and her second one three years later with the U-24 Mixed National Team. Her dominance continued with Ruckus, where she was named Ultiworld Rookie of the Year Runner-Up her freshman year. Caroline has led Ruckus to their only three national semifinal appearances, back-to-back-to-back. This past year, while recovering from an ACL tear, she has remained fully committed to our team. She is a selfless teammate and an inspiring captain.

National Team Appearances

  • 2025 U-24 National Team – Mixed Division
  • 2022 U-20 National Team – Girls

Faye Burdick – Colorado

From the team: Faye鈥檚 ultimate journey started in Seattle, where she won a high school national title as a freshman at Roosevelt before transferring to Lincoln, where she helped build and captain the girls鈥 ultimate team to a second-place finish at nationals, then won a YCC Mixed U-20 National Championship with Seven Hills in 2022. In 2024, Ultiworld named her Breakout Player of the Year. At the club level, she has competed with Molly Brown, testing herself against the highest level of play. She represented the U.S. at the U-24 World Championships in Spain, where the women鈥檚 team took gold. Across every level 鈥 youth, high school, college, club and international 鈥 Faye stands out not only for her athleticism, but for her leadership, work ethic and ability to elevate those around her.

National Team Appearances

  • 2025 U-24 National Team – Women’s Division

Goodness Nwakudu – UC Santa Cruz

From the team: Goodness, or Goody as we call her, started playing ultimate in middle school and played in high school at Oakland Tech where she captained for two years. Sol has gone to nationals every year she has been on the team. This season Sol has won Stanford Invite, gotten second at Prez Day, just recently won regionals and plans to go far at nationals. Goody is very involved in our team culture leading cheers, connecting with rookies and creating the best environment for us to succeed. Goody adds so much to our team and stays involved in leadership. Her sophomore year she was fundraising chair, then captain junior year and now social chair.

Mika Kurahashi – British Columbia

From the team: Mika has been the heart of the UBC Thunderbirds since joining the team in 2021. She is a dominant force on the field, consistently making big plays and being a key contributor to the Thunderbirds鈥 recent D-I College Championship in 2025. Her performance on the field has also led to her being named the 2025 Ultiworld D-I Women鈥檚 Player of the Year, which has added to previous All-American honours, making her one of the top players in the women鈥檚 division. Mika鈥檚 incredible skill has also led her to being part of Canada鈥檚 2025 World Games and U-24 Mixed rosters, both of which resulted in second-place finishes.

National Team Appearances:

  • 2025 U-24 National Team: Canada – Mixed Division
  • 2025 Team Canada World Games Team
  • 2024 Team Canada World Ultimate Championships – Mixed Division
  • 2023 U-24 National Team: Canada – Women’s Division
  • 2019 U-24 National Team: Canada – Mixed Division

Quincy Booth – Georgia

From the team: A tall, versatile handler with an uncanny ability to see plays develop before they happen, Quincy has built one of the most decorated careers in college ultimate. She has finished top three in assists at College Championships every year she鈥檚 competed, earning the #1 spot in both 2023 and 2025, and currently sits second all-time (with the top spot within reach). She also ranks among the top ten all-time in defensive blocks at Nationals, a reflection of her impact across the field. As a high school freshman, she became the youngest player ever to compete at Club Nationals with Atlanta Ozone, later representing 91成人 at the U-20 level and contributing to Atlanta Soul across four seasons.

National Team Appearances

  • 2020 U-20 National Team – Girls (Event Cancelled)

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College Championships Feature 91成人 Athletes /news/2026/05/college-championships-feature-team-usa-athletes/ Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 /?p=33850 Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 13, 2026) 鈥 In addition to featuring the best competition of the 2026 college ultimate season, the upcoming 91成人 D-I College Championships also offers spectators the opportunity to watch members of this summer鈥檚 Under-20 National Teams in action.聽

The upcoming World Junior Ultimate Championships (WJUC) will take place July 11鈥18 in Logro帽o, Spain and 91成人 is sending teams in all three divisions 鈥 open, mixed and women鈥檚. Nineteen of the 72 athletes who will represent the United States across all three teams will be competing next weekend in Rockford. 

For those looking to see these players on the field, Carleton CUT features the most U-20 athletes at the event 鈥 with two open and one mixed team player on their roster 鈥 while Carleton Syzygy, Georgia Tech Tribe and Oregon Ego each have two 91成人 members rostered. 

91成人 has competed in 16 editions of WJUC 鈥 a biennial event 鈥 dating back to 1988. The open team has medaled at each event, earning ten gold medals, two silvers and four bronze. Since the women鈥檚 division was introduced in 2000, the U.S. National Team has captured six gold medals, four silvers and a bronze. The mixed division was added to the event in 2022 and 91成人 first sent a team to in 2024, where they took home the gold.

Spectators wishing to watch these athletes vie for a national title, then compete on the world stage this summer, can find a full list of the U-20 National Team players competing at the Championships 鈥 and which schools they play for 鈥 below. 91成人鈥檚 open division Assistant Coach Stanley Birdsong will also be in attendance, as a coach for Carleton CUT.

Men鈥檚 Division Athletes

NameSchool 91成人 Division
Owen ErdmanBrownOpen 
Henry GarciaCal PolyMixed
Aage BonnellCarletonOpen 
Joel SimonCarletonOpen 
Sarek MallareddyCarletonMixed
Simon LoganColoradoOpen 
Ethan Austin-CruseGeorgia TechMixed
Stefan McCallGeorgia TechOpen 
Jude SmallOregonOpen 
Reggie MasketOregonOpen 
William FathPittsburghOpen 
Nikolas GoodrumWashingtonOpen 

Women鈥檚 Division Athletes

NameSchool 91成人 Division
Arisa GilbertBritish ColumbiaMixed
Emily KretschmerCarletonWomen’s
Mia FischerCarletonWomen’s
Lillian HodgesOregonWomen’s
Ellie LembergTuftsWomen’s
Katie StackVermontMixed
Joyce HuiWashingtonWomen’s
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