One of the core values of Backhanded is its commitment to the growth of the women's ultimate community. Whether it is captaining, coaching, or running youth clinics, the team continually works to support the community throughout the DC-Maryland-Virginia region. Here is some of what we're up to!
Coaches
Wei Gao- Georgetown University A
Katharine Lindquist- George Washington University A
Casey Hagen- George Washington University B
Heidi Weeks- Johns Hopkins
Courtney Greene- Towson A
Zara Cadoux- Towson A
Alice Bauman- Towson B
Echo Presgraves- Towson B
Britta Schaffmeyer- UMBC
Bridey Gallagher- UMBC
Captains
Lisa Kowalski- George Washington University A
Kendall Payne- George Washington University A
Jackie Weiss- UMD Helpful Corn A
Youth & Women's Programming
Zara Cadoux -Commissioner of U19 Girl's League
-President of Backhanded Ultimate
-Co-founder of GUM
-VP of Central Maryland Ultimate Assoc.
Echo Presgraves -Coordinator of annual Layout Clinic
-Leader of GUM Clinics in MD
-Coordinator of local workouts
Marlena Luhr -Commissioner of WAFC's Women's
Spring League
Sarah Lord -Atlantic Coast Region Women's
Conference Coordinator
Katharine Lindquist -Leader of GUM clinics in DC
-Manager of Capital Women's Ultimate
