Atlanta Ultimate Community! We need your help to foster youth ultimate here in Atlanta. Interested in coaching? Please fill out this interest form and/or reach out to school specific contacts if you are interested in any of the open positions. … More
Coed Summer League 2026 is here! We have 12 teams playing Tuesday and Thursday nights, all vying to be Summer League champion, but more importantly having fun and getting great exercise. If you missed registration, its not too late to … More
This league has concluded. Thanks for a great season! What: Middle School Summer Mini (4v4 or 5v5) Ultimate League. We’ll have experienced coaches lead a drill or two, and then play scrimmages each day. There are separate Girls and Open/Boys … More
Here are the teams currently looking for coaches this season. Will update as new needs arise. Last updated July 29 2026.
David T Howard Middle School, Girls A Team & Girls B Team*
Practices on the O4W field at the Skatepark on the Beltline from 4:45-6:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Stipend position + likely gift from parents. An established feeder of the Midtown Ultimate program with a strong and growing boys side at the middle school level, hoping to do the same for girls.
WMP coach preferred but anyone is welcome. Position is flexible (Head coach, assistant, etc.) Level of logistical involvement is up to you, school and parent support is strong. Passing an Atlanta Public School Background Check is Required.
Reach out to Coach Otto Depenbrok <otto.depenbrok@gmail.com> for more details.
Westside Atlanta Charter School Team(s)*
Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:45pm at Westside Atlanta Charter School in the Scotts Crossing neighborhood in Westside Atlanta.
This is a BRAND NEW! team at a charter school with a mostly BIPOC student population, one that requests assistance with basic rules, regulations, and fundamentals for ultimate. Administrative and school support is strong. Possible Open and Girls teams. Paid Stipend position. Flexible level of responsibility.
Reach out to Athletic Director Sophia Scott <sophia@wacs.us> for more details.
Decatur Middle School Girls Team:*
Practices Sundays & Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm at Legacy Park in Decatur. Head Coach Position desired; a likely stipended position. Assistant Coach is set in place as well as HS assistant coaches. An established, no-cut program organized by the Decatur Rec Center, pulling from several schools, with most coming from Beacon Hill MS. Hope is to grow and strengthen the girls program!
Reach out to David Patton <patton812@hotmail.com> and Tricia Madden <tcbmadden@gmail.com> for more details.
Davis Academy Open/Boys Team:
Practices Tuesdays & Fridays from 3:30-4:45pm at Davis Academy in the Dunwoody/ Sandy Spring Area. Head Coach Position Desired for an Open Co-ed Team that usually has 12-15 players in grades 6-8. Stipend of $1750.00 at the end of the season.
Reach out to Athletic Director Loren Spaulding <lspaulding@davisacademy.org> for more details.
Martin Luther King Middle School:*
Aiming for Practices Tuesdays & Thursdays after school, but not confirmed. Practices at King MS in the Grant Park Neighborhood. Assistant coach position is desired to help with strategy and coaching. A small stipend is likely.
This is a BRAND NEW team at an Atlanta Public School that feeds into the Maynard Jackson High School Program with a mostly BIPOC student population. The school-based coach and sponsor is set. They still need to finalize logistics with school, but the school seem very supportive of starting a team. Unclear what divisions/teams will be available/expected. Passing an Atlanta Public School Background Check is Required.
Reach out to Coach & School Sponsor Ali Yasseri <ali.yasseri@apsk12.org> for more details.
Tucker Middle School:*
Practices will take place at Tucker MS football field on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30. Assistant coach position is desired to help lead with strategy and coaching once or twice a week. A small stipend is likely. Unclear what divisions/teams will be available/expected.
This is a BRAND NEW team at a Dekalb County School located in Tucker, GA. The vast majority of the students are BIPOC and refugees from the Tucker and Clarkston areas. The school does not have much ultimate experience, but the administration and athletics are fully supportive of starting a new team and sport with an enthusiastic school coach and sponsor, with field space already lined up.
Reach out to Coach & School Sponsor Megan Barrow <Megan_Barrow@dekalbschoolsga.org> for more details.
*As part of our strategic plan of specifically increasing girls players/teams in our community, we hope to be able to provide an additional stipend or other support for new girls teams this season.
Does your school team need a coach, and you want to add your team on this list? Please fill out This Coach Request/Interest Form and/or reach out to Youth Executive Director Josh Feng at <josh.feng@afdc.com> for more details.
Coed Summer League 2026 is here! We have 12 teams playing Tuesday and Thursday nights, all vying to be Summer League champion, but more importantly having fun and getting great exercise. If you missed registration, its not too late to play. Pickups are welcome each night. If spots are available, we will contact you and let you know where to play. Sign up to pick up today!
What: Middle School Summer Mini (4v4 or 5v5) Ultimate League. We’ll have experienced coaches lead a drill or two, and then play scrimmages each day.
There are separate Girls and Open/Boys Leagues. Girls are welcome to participate in the Open/Boys league, if desired, in addition to the Girls League.
Who: Youth Ultimate Players — Rising 6th-9th graders. All levels of playing experience are encouraged and welcome!!
When: Tuesday Evenings in June-July, specifically
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Open/Boys League: 5:30-7:00pm
Girls League: 7:00-8:30pm
Where:
Piedmont Park Active Oval Soccer Field #2 (North Field).
Why: We want to provide a regular playing and learning opportunity for our middle school players over the summer!
Hesitant to join a league where you don’t know anyone on your team? Players have the option “pair” with a friend (or respected opponent!) to guarantee you’ll be placed on the same team!
Part-Time Players Encouraged to Join!! Interested but have concerns you’re only able to make it to a few weeks of the season given your busy summer schedule? We want you in our league for whatever you are able to make. Even if players can only make a single date, we’d love to have you there!
Cost: Sliding scale from $5-200 for the entire summer. Payment options are found in the registration form.
We offer flexible / sliding scale payment options so that cost is not a factor for those families with a tighter budget, or for those only able to a fraction of the dates.
Please reach out to Josh Feng (Youth Executive Director) <josh.feng@afdc.com> for more details or if you have any questions or comments.
USA Ultimate’s Youth Club Championships (YCC) bring together the nation’s best youth club teams to compete for national championships. The event hosts teams in the under-20 boys’, girls’ and mixed divisions and under-17 boys’ and girls’ divisions.
More info on Atlanta’s YCC Teams can be seen HERE. This season, Atlanta will send 5 travel club teams to compete in the tournament in Colorado on August 1-3.
Official Tryouts for the teams will take place starting in March 2026. Practices will begin after Memorial Day and run through the end of July. The 5 teams we are offering this season are as follows:
What: This registration form is to attend TRYOUTS to be placed on one of our five YCC teams.
Who: Any youth ultimate player interested in trying out and participating in our YCC program! Players who are not sure if they are interested in participating in the program over the summer are still encouraged to try out. Simply attending tryouts itself is an experience that will improve play. Likewise, even if players are only able to attend a single tryout date, we still encourage them to attend!!
Please note:
Youth Players born in 2010 or later are only eligible to play on the U-17 Teams (rATLers U-17 Girls or ATLas U-17 Boys).
Youth Players born from 2007-2009 are only eligible to play on the U-20 Teams (cATLanta U-20 Girls, ATLiens U-20 Boys, or flATLine U-20 Mixed).
**To Clarify: U-17 Eligible Players are NOT permitted to try out or play on U-20 Teams this season.**
Players are encouraged to attend at least 2 tryout dates for their age group.
When:
March 7 & 8:
U-20 Mixed (flATLine) 10:00am – 12:30pm
March 14 & 15:
U-17 Boys (ATLas) 12:00-2:30pm
U-20 Boys (ATLiens) 2:30-5:00pm
March 21 & 22:
U-17 Boys (ATLas) 12:00-2:30pm
U-20 Boys (ATLiens) 2:30-4:30pm
U-20 Mixed (flATLine) 4:30-5:30pm
U-20 Girls (cATLanta) 5:30-7:30pm
U-17 Girls (rATLers) 5:00-7:30pm
March 31 & April 1:
U-17 Girls (rATLers) 6:00-8:00pm, Woodward Academy (Parade Field)
U-20 Girls (cATLanta) 6:00-8:00pm, Woodward Academy (Parade Field)
Where: All weekend tryout dates will take place at Ebster Park (125 Electric Ave, Decatur GA 30030). March 31 and April 1 Tryouts are at Woodward Academy (Parade Field).
Why: The YCC program is the opportunity to team up with our city’s best players under expert coaching, and to represent Atlanta. Additionally, the YCC tournament itself is the highest level of youth play where you’ll be able to play against the country’s top youth players.
YCC Tryouts are an experience to play with and against our city’s best players. Tryouts are a cost-effective way to get high quality coaching, instruction, and playing experience, even for players that don’t ultimately play in the program in the summer.
Cost: Sliding scale from $10-200 for the event to accommodate financial need. Payment options are at the end of the registration form. Tryouts are FREE ($0) for the Girls March 31 & April 1 Tryout Dates!
Please reach out to Josh Feng (Youth Executive Director) <josh.feng@afdc.com> and/or Christine Lim Weber <yccatlanta2025@gmail.com> for more details or if you have any questions not listed on the FAQs or comments.
AFDC Jrs. is offering a free youth skills clinic for players in grades 7-12 on January 31st at Ebster Park in Decatur.
Registration is required! Please register HERE. More Details Below.
What: A 2 hour skills development clinic (and scrimmage!). We will focus on the fundamentals of speed and agility, and then apply these skills in ultimate-specific drills. This will be the first in a series of clinics that place emphasis on the fundamentals of agility for field sport athletes, led by long-time Youth Club Championship Coach and Physical Therapist Zach Hollis.
Who: Any ultimate player currently in Grades 7-12. All levels of experience are welcome!
When: Saturday Jan. 31st:
Girls Matching Players: 11:00am-1:00pm
Boys Matching Players: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Though the clinic programming is exactly the same, there are dedicated spaces for girls and then boys matching players.
Where: Ebster Park (125 Electric Ave, Decatur GA 30030).
Why: We hope to help develop our youth players as ultimate athletes, provide playing opportunities, and enable our youth players to develop stronger connections with each other in our community. It also serves as an unofficial kickoff to the high school season and an opportunity to learn more about our Youth Club Championship (YCC) Program.
Cost: Free!
Sliding scale from $0-100 for the event if people would like to contribute to offset field and staffing costs. Extra Funds will be distributed to help cover field and staffing costs and help pay for players who may need financial assistance for our Youth Club Championship Program this summer. Payment options are at the end of this form and are greatly appreciated!
Questions? Please reach out to Zach Hollis (Clinic Coordinator) <zhollis18@gmail.com> or Josh Feng (Youth Executive Director) <josh.feng@afdc.com> for more details or if you have any questions or comments.
Please note: If you are trying to register multiple players, you will need to fill out this form multiple times for registration and liability purposes.
Here are the teams looking for coaches this season.
Academe of the Oaks High School, Varsity/JV Open Team: [POSITION FILLED 1/10/26]
Practices on M/W/F from 4:15-5:45 at East Lake Park. Stipend position, exact amount TBD. The last three seasons the school has only had a girls program, but this year they are reviving the open/boys team. A small handful of players with MS or HS experience, but mostly new players.
Reach out to Coach Alan Reeves <alanjreeves18@gmail.com> for more details.
Atlanta International School Varsity/JV Girls Team:*
Practices likely Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every other Friday from 4:00-5:30 at Atlanta International School in Buckhead. A new (rebuilt) girls team with mostly newer seniors or younger players.
Reach out to Coach Andy Lightcap <andrew.lightcap@aischool.org> for more details.
Ben Franklin Academy Varsity/JV Open Team: [POSITION FILLED 1/7/26]
Practices on days TBD on three late afternoons a week in the Emory University area. Stipend position based on experience, usually pays about $1000 per month. A program seeking a Head Coach as its team aims to make a comeback this season after being absent the past few years. See full job posting HERE.
Reach out to Administration Coordinator Tianna Bailey <tbailey@benfranklinacademy.org> and Team Manager Edward Ellis <eellis@benfranklinacademy.org> for more details.
Decatur High School, JV Girls Team: [POSITION FILLED 1/29/26]
Practices Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:00-6:30pm at Agnes Scott College. $500-$1000 stipend. Established girls program seeking a Head Coach for its newer/younger JV Girls Players.
Reach out to Keri Chayavadhanangkur <chaya.keri@gmail.com> for more details.
North Atlanta High School, Varsity/JV Open Team: [POSITION FILLED 1/29/26]
Practices on days TBD in the evenings after 6:30pm in North Atlanta. Likely Stipend. An established program in need of coaching.
Reach out to Coach Alan Joel <ajoel@alanjoelpartners.com> for more details.
Lakeside High School, Varsity/JV Girls Team:*
Practices on Mondays/Wednesdays. Possible Stipend. FMP coach is preferred. A 2nd-year girls program hoping for more coaches to support continued growth. Reach out to Coach Jordan Thrasher <thrasherjordan@gmail.com> for more details.
St. Pius X Catholic High School, Open and/or Girls Team: [POSITION FILLED 2/2/26]
Practices likely Tuesdays/Thursdays later in the evening, mostly at St. Pius X but possibly at nearby schools. Likely stipend via (generous) parent volunteer collection. Brand new program with an elite player coach hoping to find another knowledgeable coach for the program.
Reach out to Team Manager Molly Wack <mwack@spx.org> for more details.
Woodward Academy, Varsity Open and/or Girls Team:
Practices Monday-Thursday 4:00-6:00pm at Woodward Academy in College Park. Paid Coaching Position. One of the oldest ultimate programs in Georgia; high expectations in terms of commitment, character, and attendance.
Reach out to Coach and Ultimate Coordinator Ken Kirschner <ken.kirschner@woodward.edu> for more details.
*As part of our strategic plan of specifically increasing girls players/teams in our community, we hope to be able to provide an additional stipend or other support for new girls teams this season.
Last Updated on 1/07/2026
Does your school team need a coach, and you want to add your team on this list? Please fill out THIS Coach Request/Interest Form and/or reach out to Youth Executive Director Josh Feng at <josh.feng@afdc.com> for more details.
AFDC Juniors is hosting a Youth Coaching Webinar on Sunday, January 11th at 7pm
This webinar is for ultimate players who are interested in getting involved with coaching youth ultimate in Atlanta. There is currently a need across the Metro Area of coaches of all experience levels. Join our webinar to hear about coaching opportunities, tips, and ways to get involved!
Register for the webinar here. You can alternatively simply join the discussion on this Google meet link the day of.
Are you interested in coaching the next generation of Atlanta’s best ultimate players? Do you want to work with some of the most experienced ultimate coaches in the city? Would you like to make a positive impact on youth ultimate here in Atlanta? Apply to be a Youth Club Championship (YCC) Coach for AFDC Jrs!
AFDC Jrs. is looking to round out its coaching staff for YCC 2026, which include the following roles: Head Coach(es), Assistant Coach(es), and Coaches-in-Training.
The following positions are open or potentially open for the 2026 Season:
cATLanta, U-20 Girls: Head Coach (1), Assistant Coach or Coach-in-Training (3)
rATLers, U-17 Girls: Assistant Coach or Coach in Training (2)
flATLine, U-20 Mixed: Assistant Coach or Coach-in-Training (2)
ATLiens, U-20 Boys: Assistant Coach or Coach-in-Training (2)
ATLas, U-17 Boys: Head Coach (1), Assistant Coach or Coach-in-Training (3)
Application Timeline:
Tryout Schedule
YCC Season Schedule
If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to Youth Executive Director Josh Feng <josh.feng@afdc.com> and/or Youth Club Championship Coordinator Christine Lim Weber <yccatlanta2025@gmail.com>.
There may be an open spot or two if folks drop out. Please speak to Josh Feng on site at the fields if you are interested in a potential wait-list spot at this time. Wait List registration Form HERE. Spots will only be granted if there are no-shows or drop outs.
AFDC Juniors, along with Ultimate Peace, is thrilled to announce the ATL Turkey Bowl, a new 4v4 Mini Hat Tournament here in Atlanta.
What: 4v4 Mini Hat Tournament. 2:2 Gender Ratio with Mixed / Co-ed Play. Middle school (morning), high school (early afternoon), and college/adult divisions (late afternoon).
There will also be an accompanying skills clinic for all youth players in between the middle school and high school divisions.
Who: Middle School, High School, and College/Adult Players are invited to play! We’re particularly interested in more girls players to ensure a true 2:2 gender ratio for play.
When: Saturday November 29th. Projected Tournament Game Times below (subject to change)
Where: We are partnering with Woodward Academy to host this event. The exact field location on Woodward Campus is TBD.
Why:
– Middle Schoolers have an opportunity to play following the fall middle school season!
– High Schoolers can use the tournament as a tune up in preparation for the high school spring season.
– College/Adult Players can use this as a playing opportunity to play with new or old friends, perhaps with those who are home for the weekend.
– Everyone has an opportunity to play mixed, co-ed ultimate with different players!
– And Ultimate Peace will help bring the positive energy and vibes!
Cost:
Girls/Women Matching Players ($20)*
Boys/Men Matching Players ($30)*
Additional Notes:
Please reach out to tournament directors Josh Feng (AFDC Youth Executive Director) <josh.feng@afdc.com> and/or Adam Shimoni (Ultimate Peace Coordinator) <aashimoni@gmail.com> for more details or if you have any questions or comments.
Eleven local youth players were invited to try out for USA Ultimate’s U-20 teams that will represent the United States next summer at the 2026 WFDF World Junior Ultimate Championships in Logroño, Spain. The tryouts will take place in November.
Please extend our congratulations to the players (and the parents, coaches, teammates, and others that supported them), as these individuals will represent our community. Wishing you all good luck!
The full list of our youth Atlanta players and the high school they currently attend or recently graduated from are stated below. The official announcement from USA Ultimate and the full list of players can be found here.
