Will Steedman

Will Steedman

Team: Sexual Chocolate, Team Philippines, Boracay Ultimate

Address: Makati, Philippines

1. How did your ultimate career start? Do you have any idols or heroes?

Will: I started playing when I moved to Manila. Mainly started to make some friends since i was new in Philippines and didnt know anyone. My idol is Steve Nash.

2. What is your sports background and how did those skills transition into ultimate?

Will: I grew up playing competitive basketball, football (American) and soccer in the US. Understanding spacing and how to position yourself was invaluable, as it helped me be an effective Ultimate player before I even knew how to really throw.

3. What is your life outside ultimate like? Do you have any hobbies or interests?

Will: I play lot of sports still, particularly basketball and American football. I also love to travel.

4.  Every player has a different 'style' of play...what is yours?

Will: Aggressive

5. What is your primary position? Are you comfortable with it or you want to try different position?

Will: Mid-long. This is where I belong and I am comfortable with it.

6. Have there been individuals that have been major contributors to the growth of your Ultimate career?

Will: I started playing with Derek as a beginner and have been his teammate ever since I started. I learned a lot from him. Erik has also helped me learn the intricacies of the game a lot as well.

7. What do you prefer, Beach or Grass? Why?

Will: I prefer grass, as I can use my speed and jumping ability more to my advantage. I have trouble getting off the ground in beach.

8. What’s your plan now? Do you plan to stay involved in ultimate and want to raise your game? What skills would you like to improve?

Will: As I get older, I have been working more on my handling and break mark skills. I am usually one of the fastest guys on the field at any time, but I can't expect that to last long since I am almost 34 years old and decelerating!

Jose Maria Javier "Ping/Pingles" Bautista

Jose Maria Javier "Ping/Pingles" Bautista
PUA President 2012 - 2013

Team: Sexual Chocolate/ Admirals Ultimate (Head Coach)/ Dirty South Ultimate

Address: Paranaque, Metro Manila

1. How did your ultimate career start? Do you have any idols or heroes?

Ping: I first bumped into ultimate after my first year in college. I was driving around the village and I swung by the park and saw a bunch of guys tossing a disc one night. After that, I've been an addict to it ever since. I don't really have and idols or heroes in ultimate but I do support and promote all our National Team Representatives in International Tournaments (both on beach and grass).

2. What is your sports background and how did those skills transition into ultimate?

Ping: In high school I played in three different varsities (baseball, basketball and track and field). In the team sports (baseball and basketball) I learned the importance of trusting and knowing your teammates properly as well as listening to your coach. In individual sports (track and field) I learned the importance of focusing at the task at hand.

3. What is your life outside ultimate like? Do you have any hobbies or interests?

Ping: Ultimate IS my life. I quit the corporate rat race and I coach Ultimate full time in my alma mater, Southridge. I also hold clinics and classes for other clubs and coaches. At the same time I am currently the President of the Philippine Ultimate Association and also the Tournament Director of Metro Manila Ultimate Commission and sit on the Nationals Committee Board. I also started a small company called Boondox Ultimate Sports Gear, that sell ultimate merchandise and also a catering company, Chori Boi, which sells food to hungry ultimate players during leagues and tournaments. Apart from playing ultimate, some of my other interests are photography and playing poker (either cash games or tournaments).

4. Every player has a different 'style' of play...what is yours?

Ping: My "style" of play is to be able to apply Spirit of the Game at all times and in doing so achieve the primary goal of my team for the league.

5. What is your primary position? Are you comfortable with it or you want to try different position?

Ping: I usually play handler in an offensive line. I am comfortable with it but I am always trying become a better player and learning new skills.

6. Have there been individuals that have been major contributors to the growth of your Ultimate career?

Ping: I look up to and still ask for advice from a lot of my previous coaches and mentors when it comes to both the rules of the game, how to run a tournament or league and the proper practice to SOTG. A few names I could mention are Alvin Ang, Bart Edes, Wendell Simbullan, Jude Lee, Dale Hutchinson, Rob "Pink Daddy" Locke, Ben Wiggins and Greg "Scoops" Conelley.

7. What do you prefer, Beach or Grass? Why?

Ping: I prefer grass more than beach because I play more on grass and not as often on beach.

8. What’s your plan now? Do you plan to stay involved in ultimate and want to raise your game? What skills would you like to improve?

Ping: I plan on being a part of the growth of Ultimate in the Philippines and in South East Asia. Ultimate has been one of the best things to ever happen to me and I owe a lot to it. You'll definitely be seeing me more often from now on. I would like to work on my skills as a coach and help with the growth of the sport in the youth. Especially in high school and grade school.

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