Joey Tilman
Position: Handler
Years on MSP: 3
What do you love about MSP?
I love the way a team can come together and support each other on and off the field. Marshmallow relay races are also pretty fun.
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
The oxford comma is NOT optional and it's important to me that everyone understands how much damage Vampire Weekend did to our society with that deeply evil song.
Lisa Barnes
Position:
Cutter / Team Nurse
Years on MSP:
9
What are some of your favorite ultimate memories?
Brad doing the inchworm; Reba’s infamous kick spike
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Baking, scary movies, puzzles!
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Freja
Rachel "Bo" Thompson
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
8
What do you love about ultimate and playing MSP?
Celebrating teammates and getting breaks with the D-Line.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Traveling, sand volleyball, making tasty cocktails, hosting get togethers and cabin games
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Joy and laughter
Tyler Mahony
Position:
Captain
Years on MSP:
5
What do you love about ultimate / MSP / favorite ultimate memory?
I play ultimate because it’s fun, and what I love about MSP is that it seems like most of the people share that reasoning. It’s a competitive team, but we’re all just there to have a good time.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
I used to be an adventurer. Then I took an arrow in the knee.
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Probably either game theory or ferrets
Kevin "Ruda" Ruda
Postion:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
5
What is your favorite ultimate memory?
Tvo, Cole, and I going perfect in the 2019 season when we were on the same line.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Bouldering, gardening, board games, goalty
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Creativity in engineering/design
Alex Kraft
Position:
Cutter / Resident Bears Fan
Years on MSP:
3
Favorite ultimate memory:
Laying out to catch a hammer at TEP
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Catheter-guided heart surgery
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Volleyball, baking, and reading
Steven "Sven" Anderson
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
3
Favorite Ultimate Memory?
My favorite ultimate memory is driving around Southern California in beef boy boy band #4 (ifykyk)
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Pickleball, Disc golf, racquetball
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
How to maximize fun in dental hygiene
Trace "Porch Cat" Anderson
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
4
What do you love about ultimate?
I love the funtensity and community!
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Biking, hiking...anything that will allow me to be surrounded by nature or animals. Oh and bourbon, lots of bourbon.
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Behavior Analysis concepts that will change your life!
Matt "Blue" Pasiuk
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
1
What do you love about ultimate / MSP / favorite ultimate memory?
The culture, fun teammates/players on and off the field. Favorite memory: played 2 tournaments in a weekend, drove to duluth saturday morning then down to winona that same day for an over night tournament and back to duluth to finish day 2 of a hat tournament.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Golfing, cooking, puzzles/Legos, and cleaning
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Blueberries
Cole Jenson
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
4
What do you love about ultimate and MSP?
Not having to plan 2 workouts/ social events every week for the summer is unmatched! Shoutout to the captains for making it happen
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
How to get the most out of floating the river
Julia "Chucks" Hill
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
1
What do you love about ultimate / MSP / favorite ultimate memory?
Oh golly, oh heck. The best thing about ultimate is the people. I’ve met so many amazing people that I never otherwise would through ultimate. This year at Master’s I got to see people I’ve played on literally every single team in my career in one place. It was amazing, from college, to club to PUL. Less sappy/on field memory: the Drag’n comeback to win Pro Champs against Hybrid.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Camping, traveling, avid movie and theater lover.
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
The definition of exercise and why it sucks.
Brad Malmsten
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
5
What do you love about ultimate?
My favorite part about ultimate is the genuine respect people have for each other on and off the field.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Backpacking and hiking
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Why being a Hufflepuff is great.
Michelle Cristy
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
3
Favorite thing about Ultimate:
The People
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Spikeball, rock climbing, gardening, board games
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
The many things you can cook with Zuchini
Tom Hobday
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
2
What do you love about ultimate / MSP / favorite ultimate memory?
I love that I am able to compete at a high level with my siblings, and watch them dominate
What are your hobbies/interests outside of ultimate?
Eating Mac and cheese with a spoon
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Why LaCroix is horrible
Peter "Pete" Rodgers
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
1
Favorite thing about Ultimate:
Comradery and making dope highlight plays.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
playing/watching basketball, watching movies, eating, designing pro-jerseys
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Jersey design; or how to great the perfect drinking game
Ming
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
9
Favorite thing about ultimate?
All the friends I've made along the way.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
alpine skiing, scuba diving, hiking, sand volleyball, pickleball
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
How so much food labeling is a scam.
Henry Mans
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
2
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
Spring break trip with college team
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Board games, following MN sports
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Zipper merging
Cam Lacy
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
1
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
Probably the first time winning a league championship game. The feeling of finishing the season on such a high note, gives such a feeling of completion.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Disc golf, basketball, spikeball, and baseball
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Probably the importance of sports and our sports health.
Eugenia "Yoshi" Garza
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
this is my rookie szn😤
Favorite Memory from the Season:
I loved bonding w the team when our flight to Cali got cancelled
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
i do figure skating like almost professionally and i like to play volleyball for fun
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
pride and prejudice 2005 is the better than pride and prejudice 1995
Lili Hobday
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
2
What do you love about ultimate; what is your favorite ultimate memory?
Best thing about ultimate - the community it creates. I know anywhere I go, I just need to find an ultimate team and I’ll find great people. Favorite memory - Beating Michigan in the region finals (with Notre Dame)🔥
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
I played basketball and volleyball for 10 years
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
How easy it is to drop things down an elevator shaft and how necessary it is to make that hole smaller.
Ishaan "Ish" Lukhey
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
1
Favorite thing about ultimate:
getting skied
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
bird watching
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
why we should bring back Krispy Kreme donuts to MN
Neal Johnson
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
2
Favorite thing about ultimate:
Laying out.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
I love going to sporting events (typically basketball and baseball games), reading, camping trips, running/swimming ( pseudo-nominally), and pickleball.
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Basics of Forest Fires: how they start and how they spread.
Danny Hobday
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
1
What is your favorite MSP memory?
Favorite MSP memory would have to be Tvo booting a water melon rind right into Ming’s nuts
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
I play basketball and and love fishing
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
This is a tough one. But I’d have to go with what electronics do to the brain. I did that in 7th grade so I’d present that.
Tristan Grovender
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
5
Favorite thing about ultimate:
The euphoric feeling of launching a deep huck
Hobbies and Interests Outside of Ultimate:
Camping/cabining, hockey and tennis.
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Why the daily use of bodywash/soap is not only unnecessary, but is a perpetuated myth by companies.
Nick Heid
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
3
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
Playing on a 2010s club team "Uruk-Sky" We weren't great but we had a great time!\
Hobbies/Interests outside of ultimate:
Camping, hiking, exploring - anything with nature! Hockey, and running also.
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
All about Chickens
Taylor Van Osbree
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
3
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
Lots of great memories...returning to MN and rejoining MSP this year has been pretty sweet!
Hobbies/Interests outside of Ultimate:
Soccer, gardening, local breweries!
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
The value of a positive attitude.
Claire Cech
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
3
Best part about Ultimate:
Celebrating teammate's successes! Great community overall.
Favorite sports outside ultimate:
To play - Sand Volleyball, To watch - Twins baseball!
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Maria Muller
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
1
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
I really enjoyed my playing with MPLS South. It was a fun group of people, and we did pretty well most years! I'm really excited for the future ultimate opportunities: playing college and club.
Favorite Sport Outside Ultimate:
\Volleyball and soccer are fun! I enjoy playing about any sport with a good group of people.
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Environmentalism in the 21st Century.
Shaun LaFrance
Position:
Videographer
Years on MSP:
2
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
My college days at Duluth were great! Even though I've been sidelined by unfortunate injuries, being able to connect with ultimate and MSP has been good as well.
Favorite Sports Outside Ultimate:
Hockey, volleyball, wheel-chair races down the isles of Target (I always win).
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
The state of hockey in the State of hockey.
Shelby "Shelbster" Meyers
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
2
What do you love about MSP:
The travel adventures we go on!
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Hanging out with my pets and bullying everyone
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Why Pitbull is the best musical artist!
Kelsey "kp" Peterson
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
8
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
Getting to play ultimate at so many different levels, and different places. I've played competitive ultimate in 3 different continents now!
Hobbies/Interests outside of ultimate:
Kayaking, pickleball, traveling, and most of all boxing.
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
How to build personal and professional relationships through positive interactions.
Marin Ryan
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
2
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
Favorite Hobby Outside Ultimate:
Playing beer league hockey with my dad
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
How to eat hotdogs and drink Hamms.
Max Longchamp
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
2
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
Getting to coach multiple teams at multiple levels. I like connecting to, and giving back to the game in that way.
Sports/Interests outside of ultimate:
I'm a MN sports phenetic! Moss's record setting rookie campaign in '98 was must-see-tv. I still remember Pucket's game winner in '91. And don't get me started on how elusive Fran Tarkenton was in the backfield!
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Birds of Minnesota
Molly "Hermes" Schwartz
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
1
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
College ultimate...both the fun we had on the field and off the field!
Favorite Hobby outside Ultimate
Theatre!
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
From California to Minnesota: How to survive and thrive in a new place
Erin "Big Trouble" McFadden
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
2
Favorite Ultimate Memory:
Playing at TEP this year and getting to explore Medellin with the team.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Can’t go wrong with pickleball, volleyball, or spikeball
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Why the Iowa State Fair is superior to the Minnesota State Fair
Kajsa Beatty
Position:
Handler
Years on MSP:
3
What do you love about ultimate / MSP / favorite ultimate memory?
MSP is a supportive friendly team that I have felt a part of from day one!
What are your hobbies and interests outside of Ultimate?
I love reading, camping, and hanging out with my dog!
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
Why you should buy local food!
Rebecca "Reba" Kline
Position:
Cutter
Years on MSP:
2
What do you love about ultimate / MSP / favorite ultimate memory?
Having a built-in community of talented and fun friends! Favorite MSP memory is going to TEP in Colombia -- what an amazing experience.
What are your hobbies/interests/sports of choice outside of ultimate?
Cross-stitching, reading, lifting, watching terrible reality TV
If you were to give a TedTalk what would it be about?
How to choose the next book you read