AJ Jacoski to Undergo ACL Surgery Today

December 23, 2016

Alex “AJ” Jacoski will go under the knife today for surgery after an ACL injury last month. Jacoski has played for the Breeze since 2014 and also served as the team’s Strength & Conditioning Coach the past two seasons. He granted us an interview to catch up on his pre-surgery care, his rehabilitation plan, and how the injury has put his Ultimate game in perspective. 

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2016 Rookie Sensation Monroe Back for ’17

December 22, 2016

Tyler Monroe, a 2016 rookie, has signed a new contract with the DC Breeze for the 2017 season. One of the squad’s youngest yet most impactful members, Monroe first began playing ultimate in Seattle as a middle schooler and hasn’t put down the disc since. He is now playing for the Breeze while finishing up his degree and also playing for George Washington University. Monroe captured 19 goals for the Breeze over…

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Rowan McDonnell Signs On for 2017

December 16, 2016

The DC Breeze announced today that defensive cutter Matthew “Rowan” McDonnell will return to the Breeze roster for the 2017 season. Over the course of the 2016 season, McDonnell played an astonishing 336 points and scored 21 goals for the Breeze. He also captained the 2016 squad along with Brad Scott and Nicky Spiva.

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WFDF Adds Bolivia, Cambodia, Rwanda & Uruguay

The World Flying Disc Federation has announced four new member associations representing the nations of Bolivia, Cambodia, Rwanda, and Uruguay, as reported yesterday by Around The Rings. WFDF now includes 71 associations in 69 countries overall, in its quest for worldwide presence and a spot in future Olympic Games.

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December 14, 2016
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Breeze Players Teach Ultimate To Wilson HS PE Classes

December 14, 2016

The DC Breeze have been hard at work this off-season hosting a number of clinics around the greater Washington metropolitan area. Last week, Woodrow Wilson High School and Wilson High School Ultimate Coach Dave Ohls hosted Breeze players and staff as Physical Education guest instructors. The volunteers spent three days at Wilson High School teaching Ultimate skills and techniques in a clinic format to six separate P.E. classes.

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Showcase Game to Feature Young Women’s Club and College Talent

December 13, 2016

The DC Breeze are excited to announce a first-of-its-kind event to showcase young female talent in the Washington, D.C. area: the DMV Women’s College All Stars vs. the DC Women’s Club Young Alums. Inspired by the All-Star Ultimate Tour that garnered significant attention in 2015 and 2016, this showcase game will feature top players from eight DC, Maryland, and Virginia colleges facing off against recent college graduates from local club…

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Breeze Managing Partner Don Grage On ‘Going Deep’ Business Podcast

December 7, 2016

Breeze managing partner and majority owner Don Grage is Aaron Watson’s guest on the “Going Deep” business/entrepreneurship podcast today. He covers his own entrepreneurial background, how he got involved in the Breeze, the great character and passion of Breeze players, future goals, and what it’s like to run the Breeze organization compared to other ventures. The episode runs 29 minutes.

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Madison Radicals Play in Front of 78,000 at Packers NFL Game

December 4, 2016

The AUDL’s Madison Radicals faced off against Wisconsin college all-stars in front of 78,000 people at halftime of the Houston Texans vs Green Bay Packers game today at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Despite the snowy conditions, it was a strong display of Ultimate and a great day for growing awareness of the sport.

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Layouts & Leftovers: A New Thanksgiving Tradition

December 4, 2016

Bellies full of turkey and all the fixins did not stop nearly 70 ultimate players from descending upon the Polo Fields the Saturday after Thanksgiving for the first inaugural Layouts and Leftovers hat tournament. Players from D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and even a few out-of-towners eagerly braved the elements on a chilly, breezy morning.

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Breeze, State Department Host Group from Tunisia

December 1, 2016

The Breeze and the U.S. State Department’s Sports Diplomacy program co-hosted another international Ultimate clinic August 13th. An ambitious and talented group of young women from Tunisia were the international visitors this time around, and we had a blast teaching them ultimate at HB Woodlawn in Arlington.

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