SPRING 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
To register for Walt Whitman High School CLICK HERE.
To register for Walter Johnson High School CLICK HERE.
WELCOME TO POETS & PITCHERS
The Poets and Pitchers Ultimate club consists of two competitive high school Ultimate teams: the Poets from Walt Whitman High School and the Pitchers from Walter Johnson High School. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their experience. Both teams are mixed gender teams, and players at all skill level (including beginners) are welcome. Our games and practices are held in the fall and spring season with tournaments primarily organized by the Washington Area Frisbee Club (WAFC).
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SPRING 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
To register for Walt Whitman High School CLICK HERE.
To register for Walter Johnson High School CLICK HERE.
ABOUT ULTIMATE
Ultimate is a respectful team sport, above all else. Please refer to our Code of Conduct below.
Ultimate is played by passing a frisbee down field to the end zone to score. The game is played with two opposing seven-on-seven teams, & requires synergy & understanding among all players to score points. In-game, players use pre-planned formations and tactics to advance the disc up the field in hopes to throw it to a teammate in the end zone to score.
Each game is played to 15 points (and ahead by two points up to 20). Each half is 20 minutes of game time with a five minute half time break. Games usually take one hour to play.
The sport is a ‘gentleman’s game’ with no referees. While “officials” and coaches keep watch, it is up to the players to settle any disputes.
There is even a professional Ultimate league. The DC Breeze proudly represents the District of Columbia and the National Capital region. Go Breeze!
REGISTRATION & MORE
Registration: Poets & Pitchers play in fall and spring seasons. Check this website for updates.
SPRING 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
To register for Walt Whitman High School CLICK HERE.
To register for Walter Johnson High School CLICK HERE.
Registration Fees: P&P Club Dues cover administration fees, field rentals, coach stipends, and registration fees for some tournaments. (Note: There may be additional fees for tournaments – see Tournament information further below).
Uniforms: The teams play as a home or an away team and wear a respective white or a black jersey depending on the schedule. You are not required to purchase a jersey. Wearing a white or black t-shirt is acceptable and also worn by team players.
Poets & Pitchers welcome all players and encourage participation. Please contact us at poetspitchersultimate@gmail.com to discuss financial assistance.
Mark Your Calendars: The spring end-of-season banquet is currently scheduled for TBD at Bannockburn Community Center. More information to come on this fun celebratory event!
Practices & Schedule
Practices/Fields: Spring P&P practices will all be held at Bradley Hills ES, 8701 Hartsdale Ave. in Bethesda, from 5-7 pm.
| Date & Time | Field | Notes |
| Tu, 3/10, 6-8 pm | Chipotle, 10400 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda (near WJ and Giant) | Fundraiser & jersey pick-up |
| Tu, 4/7, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 4/9, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 4/14, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 4/16, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 4/21, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 4/23, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 4/28, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 4/30, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 5/5, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 5/7, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 5/12, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 5/14, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 5/19, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 5/21, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 5/26, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 5/28, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 6/2, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 6/4, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 6/9, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th. 6/11, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tu, 6/16, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Th, 6/18, 5-7 pm | Bradley Hills | |
| Tournaments | ||
| Mar. 14 | One-day tournament hosted by Blair | WJ |
| Mar. 21-22 | YULA Invite | Whitman |
| Apr. 12 | Scrimmage vs. BCC | Whitman |
| Apr. 18-19 | Fairfax Invite | WJ |
| Apr. 18-19 | Spring Fling (NJ) | Whitman |
| May 3 (tentative) | Scrimmage vs. BCC | Whitman |
| May 9-10 | States (Baltimore) | WJ & Whitman |
Our Coaches
Our Coaches are all seasoned Ultimate players and we are thrilled to have them coach the teams.
Andrew (Window) Nguyen, Head Coach, Whitman
Coach Window is coming home to serve as the head coach for the Whitman Poets after graduating from Whitman himself in 2008. He served as the head coach for the ultimate frisbee team at B-CC for 12 years and steered the team to the Maryland state championship during 6 of those years. Coach Window also played on Redline from 2012-2013 and coached and played for the Bethesda Watchdogs and Redwolves club teams from 2014-2022. Coach Window has also studied the game as an observer/referee for USA Ultimate and Ultimate Frisbee Association, officiating games at both College and Club Nationals.
Eric Yoon, Assistant Coach, Whitman This will be Coach Eric’s first year coaching the Whitman team. He served as an assistant coach at B-CC for 3 years, helping to lead the team to 2 Maryland state championships during that time. Coach Eric played semi-pro for the Rochester Dragons in 2017, played two years in China for Beijing Big Brother, and played for Bethesda Watchdogs and Redwolves from 2022-2024.
Thomas Richards, Head Coach WJ
This is Coach Thomas’ third year coaching the Poets and Pitchers. He is from Silver Spring, Maryland and went to the University of South Carolina where he discovered the sport of ultimate. He has been playing ever since. Fun fact: Coach Thomas got to hike up Mt. Doom from Lord of the Rings.
Spencer Heim, Assistant Coach, WJ
Coach Spencer has over 9 years of Ultimate experience, during which he was Captain of the Dartmouth College Men’s Team (D1) and a founding member of his High School team in Greenwich CT. His favorite spot on the field is as a D-line handler, especially during a fast break. Spencer lives in Bethesda with his wife Sarah and golden doodle Quincy (who would make a great frisbee cutter).
All Poets & Pitchers coaches are mandated to go through a complete background check and complete required Safe Sport Training.
Tournaments
During the fall and spring seasons, Poets and Pitchers are invited to play in a few tournaments, including in Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Some of the costs are covered in the registration fee. However, there may be additional nominal fees to play in the tournaments as well as potential travel costs. Players do have to register as a USAU Member to participate in the tournaments (there is a fee):
https://usaultimate.org/membership/
It is not mandated for the players to participate in the tournaments.
Spring tournaments currently scheduled are:
- One-day tournament hosted by Blair (WJ), Mar. 14
- YULA Invite (Whitman), Mar. 21-22
- Fairfax Invite (WJ),
Apr. 18-19 - Spring Fling (Whitman) in NJ, Apr. 18-19
- States in Baltimore, May 9-10
CODE OF CONDUCT
Players’ Responsibilities:
In accordance with the USA Ultimate Code of Conduct, Players agree to:
A. Foster an inclusive environment for all members of the community, no matter race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or a mental, physical or sensory disability.
1. Not engage in or condone any form of discrimination or harassment, and not threaten, bully, or express themselves in a way that infringes on the freedom of others.
2. Treat others with respect on the field of play, conduct themselves in a safe manner, and abide by the Official Rules of Ultimate, including the tenets of Spirit of the Game.
B. Actively work to maintain the health and safety of other members of the community and not engage in any emotional, physical or sexual abuse, assault harassment or other safety-related acts negatively impacting members of the community or which lead to the reasonable belief that the perpetrator may be a danger to the community.
C. Be truthful and respectful in their dealings with Poets & Pitchers coaching staff and abide by their decisions regarding player participation in the event of a player’s violation of this Code of Conduct.
D. Abide by the laws, regulations and statutes of the jurisdiction in which events and activities are held, including adhering to facility rules and acting as responsible representatives of the sport within the larger community.
Coaches’ Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of the coaches to address conduct violations. If a player feels uncomfortable going to a coach to report a violation of the code of conduct, please contact the President of the Poets & Pitchers Board at poetspitchersultimate@gmail.com. Coaches have the responsibility to decide whether to warn, place on probation, suspend, expel, or take any other appropriate disciplinary action with respect to players. Coaches shall notify the Poets & Pitchers Board of such actions.
GALLERY
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CONTACT US
We invite anyone from Walt Whitman or Walter Johnson to join the team.
This is a co-ed league. There is no try-out, we accept any level of play.
Poets & Pitchers Ultimate
Please feel free to email to Poetspitchersultimate@gmail.com with any additional questions.
Board of Directors
Sharon Lee (WW) President
Susan Torres (WW) Vice President
Emily Kahan (WJ) Vice President
Vanessa Teitelbaum (WW) Treasurer
Bill Wakefield (WW) Secretary
Kara Blond (WJ) Secretary
Marci Borenstein WW Liaison
Sarah Wilkin WJ Liaison