NJ YCC Team Profiles

Alex Kinsey Princeton
Kinsey has been a strong handler during Princeton’s last two seasons, when they made their first trips to Easterns to face national competition. He’s also a strong and aggressive cutter, who has the throws to do damage.

Bo Li Hillsboro
Having a guy named Bo never hurts, especially if he plays like Beau – which he does. A relentless deep cutter, Bo will run past you or jump over you to get the disc. And as a plus – he’s also a great defender, not just a deep poacher. Take notes, Beau.

Chris Giblin Hillsboro
A handler on Hillsboro, Chris will most likely be a cutter and defender for Garden State. He’s very athletic, with a willingness to bid all over the field. Better yet, he comes up with the disc too.

Sharath Babu JP Stevens
Sharath has a willingness to learn and work and an uncanny knack for getting open. Unfortunately, he was one of the players that I didn’t get a chance to see very much at tryouts.

Fred Tsai JP Stevens
Fred is fast. Very fast. He is squirrelly enough to get inside you to get that D, or around you to somehow get open in the endzone. The only player from JP Stevens to make the all-state team this year, he’ll be a valuable addition to the team.

Jake Raidwarter Highland Park
Untapped potential. Height, athleticism, and better hucks than short throws. In seven weeks, he’ll be a completely different player than he is now. It’s players like this that make ultimate exciting.

Sachin Desai Watchung Hills
A handler for Watchung, he’s calm with the disc under pressure and keeps the offense moving. Unfortunately, he’s another one of the players that I didn’t get to see very often at tryouts.

Alex Growney Watchung Hills
A big man with throws. The biggest decision we’re going to have to make with Alex is whether we want him going deep to catch bombs or coming under to throw them. But why choose when we can have both?

Brian Li Watchung Hills
This kid is only going to be a junior? There’s a reason Watchung chose him to be their “rare junior captain.” He looks and plays like the consummate ultimate player – slightly tall, athletic, and great extension on his throws. It will be a pleasure to play with him and watch him develop this summer.

Jesse Moy Columbia
So good you don’t even have to try out? I wouldn’t go that far, but while Jesse couldn’t make tryouts, he is still a welcome addition to the team. One of the best juniors handlers in the country, no mark can stop him. And he’s no offense-only player, as his incredible record of Callahans shows.

Julian Elman Columbia
Another player who missed tryouts, Julian has all of the throws in the game, even if he’s a little reluctant to use them. He’s come up big at states in the past, showing it with two all-state recognitions. He’s a veteran handler who will definitely aid the O team.

Zander Padget Columbia
The complete package. He’s a great cutter with an incredible vertical who doesn’t wait for the disc to come to him – he goes and gets it. And, even better, his throws are just as good as any handler’s. One of the reasons I’m so glad to play YCC’s is that I have another chance to play with Zander.

Josh Cincotta Columbia
Josh has always had throws, but in the last year he’s improved his defense and all-around game to be one of best players on the field, whether for Columbia against Pennsbury or at Fools Fest against club players. Eternally chill with the disc, Josh is a great player and deserving two-year captain of CHS.

Brian Walter Columbia
Brian had his breakout game against Pennsbury at Easterns this year, and he’s ready for more high-level action in the spring. Playing both YCC’s and for Brooklyn, he’s looking to take his game to the next level as a deep defender and cutter.

Ben Swerdlow Columbia
The one who made this all happen, Swerds took initiative and submitted the bids for NJ. He also looks to contribute on the field with his throws and layouts once he heals from his unfortunate pickup foot injury.

Ryan Thompson Stanford (Columbia)
Hi. It’s me. I cut. I handle. Most importantly, I play defense. And I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make this team the best that it can be. See you in the finals, Seattle.

Stephen Panasci NC State (Columbia)
My co-captain from last year (and Junior Words player), Stephen worked his way onto NC State’s starting O line as a handler. Determined to avenge his injury-filled last season of juniors ultimate and series-missing college season, Stephen is coming back with a vengeance and planning to dominate some high schoolers.