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Introducing Derek Mourad of the Seattle Cascades and the mixed club team BFG. It maybe hard to find someone who is more determind to give everything in this sport then Derek. Derek Mourad is a name you want to keep an eye on this UFA season!


Derek was first exposed to Frisbee when he a little kid by his dad and ever since he has dreamed of playing at the highest levels! This season he have been a major handler force for the Cascades, going 35-35 in a recent game. In addition, he was a key contributor on BFG and their bronze medal run in 2023 at Club Nationals!


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A big welcome back to Garrett Hallinan, making his second interview appearance on the BreakSide.



Garrett is fresh off of playing a 5th season for Ave Maria University, this year as an MBA student. He breaks down the discipline and self sacrifice needed to put the team first and play at a high level!



Garrett's college frisbee career can be characterized as one of giving. He has excelled no matter what role he plays on and off the field!



Garrett has been instrumental in the growth of the BreakSide, helping start the podcast as a cohost. He now regularly appears as a cohost of the At the Whiteboard segments. The BreakSide would not be anything close to what it is today without the support of Garrett.


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Introducing Aiden Landis from the University of Pittsburgh, where he captains their team En Sabah Nur. Aiden is currently finishing his Masters and his sixth year playing college frisbee. After winning their conference tourament, he leads his team to Regionals on May 4-5 where they fight for a chance to earn a bid to D1 College Nationals!



Tune in as Aiden dives into what makes Pitt Ultimate, the blend of experience yet also allowing room for the development of new players and the future of the program!




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Introducing Drew Shepard, head coach of the Indianapolis Alleycats. Drew used to play for the Alleycats back in their very first season in 2012; he is now entering his 2nd season as head coach!



Last season the Alleycats improved to a 9-3 record, Drew looks to build on that success this season. As the preseason and training camps come to a close the new focus is on the beginning of the season. Drew dives into the ins and outs of all the prep that goes into this process from a player and coaches standpoint.



Drew is a well rounded coach, who understands his strengths and weaknesses, allows for a balanced coaching staff, and looks to make this team and its players holistically better.


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Introducing Kaela Helton, a star in the Western Ultimate League, playing for the San Diego SuperBloom. She is the league's back to back MVP, winning the award in both 2022 and 2023. This season she has helped lead her team to a hot start!



Kaela thrives in an environment of hard work, commitment, and most importantly mutal trust between players and coaches. This is clearly shown not only in her efforts as a player but also as a coach. She is a major component of the coaching staff for the UFA team the San Diego Growlers and runs youth frisbee camps.



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A big welcome to Anthony Nuñez, head coach of the most dominate team in the UFA, the NY Empire. Anthony is entering his 4th season as coach of the Empire.



He first experienced frisbee back in Maplewood, NJ, the birthplace of Ultimate when he was 14 years old. Since then it has remained a major part of his life. Whether he is coaching youth, college, club, or UFA, Anthony has loved his role of service and mentorship, and always gives of himself completely in his role.



As the 2024 UFA season quickly approaches, tune in to hear Anthony discuss how the UFA look to take on new challenges, to set records, and become the best version that the team can be.



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