Ultimate Frisbee Club: Women's Captain

Next year will be tough, and I want to be honest about that. We’re losing a lot of experienced players, which means we’ll be rebuilding skills, confidence and chemistry from within. But I also believe this is a rare opportunity: not just to “fill gaps”, but to grow into a team that’s stronger because more people step up, take ownership, and develop together.
Next year will be my third year in this society, and this season has taught me the most. Through training, tournaments, and simply spending time with the squad, I’ve come to understand what different players bring: their strengths, their personalities, what motivates them, and what support they need. I see my strength as a captain being that I can listen, communicate well with everyone and coordinate effectively across different styles and levels. In terms of technical skills, I believe there is still considerable room for improvement. However, following this year's training in particular, I feel I have gained a general understanding of the overall movement awareness on the pitch and how the team should operates. But I also care deeply about what happens off the field. Competition matters, but so does the culture we create. I want our women’s team, and our community to feel like a place people genuinely want to be in: where you feel seen, supported, and would encourage your friends to join. So I will set the main thread for next year as growth: growth in performance, in leadership, and in how we show up for each other.

I would like to apply for the women captain position because I truly care about our team and the direction we are growing towards, also, truly love the sport. Over the past year, ultimate fris has become more than just a sport for me, instead, it has been a space where I learned teamwork, resilience, the importance of trust and where I gain happiness. Even though I may not be the strongest player on the field, I had one year training experience lead by very authentic coach back in China and attended over 10 formal tournaments, relatively rich drill/throw knowledge reserves, open mindset and a wide understanding of various playing styles. Besides, I believe a captain’s role is not only to lead through skill, it's also about united environment, understanding, communication and responsibility. Moreover, I believe that the captain needs to possess both gentle and strict qualities in different situations, which I'm sure that I can achieve this. In addition, I think I'm tough enough to facing any challenges in our team in any dimension. If given the opportunity, I would focus on strengthening team cohesion, encouraging growth at all levels, taking the role seriously in every match, and at the same time strive to improve oneself.

I’m standing because I care a lot about this team and what it feels like to be part of it.

One of the best things about our team is the atmosphere. People enjoy playing here. We support each other and we improve because we genuinely like being on the field together. With many people leaving next year, I think it’s really important that we keep that culture.

At the same time, I think we can grow as a team. Sometimes we feel a bit scattered, and I would like us to be more connected and trust more people to step up on the line. When responsibility is shared and people feel confident to play, the whole team becomes stronger.

I’ve realised that the kind of captain I want to be is someone who helps bring the best out of people. From captaining at Women’s Regionals, I saw how much difference encouragement and clear feedback can make. When players know what they’re doing well and what they can adjust, their confidence grows and the team improves quickly.

I care about helping people feel confident on the field, while also pushing ourselves to become more competitive. I want us to keep the positive culture we have, while continuing to grow as a team that supports each other and plays with belief.