Seven Hills Ultimate CLub
Our Story
& why we exist
We bring together young people who are passionate about Ultimate. They strive to improve, exemplify the spirit of the game and are exceptional ultimate players with a strong sense of community.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Seven Hills Ultimate got its start in 2015. It stands on the strong foundation of three long-time Seattle Riot players: Shannon O’Malley, Alyssa Weatherford, and Sarah Griffith who had also spent years coaching youth ultimate in the city. But the roots of youth club ultimate in Seattle go back even further! Both Shannon and Alyssa came up through an earlier program called MoHo and all three Seven Hills founders coached in the Fryz program that preceded Seven Hills.
When Fryz came to an end, Shannon, Sarah, and Alyssa saw an opportunity to create something new. They wanted to build a club that:
1. Brought together youth players from all over the Seattle area to train and compete at a high level
2. Did so in a way that was equitable and accessible for everyone
Our Core Values
Character
Sportsmanship, humility, and personal integrity.
Opportunity
Accessible programming and inclusive environments.
Growth
Commitment to learning, effort, and feedback.
At Seven Hills, our core values are Character, Opportunity and Growth. We believe great players are shaped by more than just on-field skills.
At the top levels of ultimate, almost everyone can throw, cut and defend at a high level. What really sets layers apart are traits like work ethic, resilience, self-awareness and the ability to lift up their teammates.
To us, being an exceptional ultimate player means bringing both strong technical skills and strong character. So even if you're the fastest defender or have the biggest huck at tryouts, that alone won't define you here. We're looking for players who are ready to grow in both areas.
What We Expect and What We Teach
Growth is at the heart of what we do.
We don't expect players to show up already knowing how to be the perfect teammate or competitor.
It's our job to help them develop in all of those areas. As coaches, we can teach any skill as long as a player shows up open-minded, humble and willing to take feedback. That kind of "coachability" is the foundation of how we work with athletes. And it's not just something we expect from players, it's something we expect from ourselves too.
That mindset of humility and progress,
is what defines us here at Seven Hills.
Equity on the Field
Not all players start with the same access.
Some have played on funded, coached teams since elementary school. Others found ultimate on their own by starting teams without fields, funding or formal support. That difference isn't about talent, it's about opportunity.
At Seven Hills, we're always working to level that playing field. We want every player to have the chance to train, be coached and compete at a high level regardless of background or zip code. In our first two seasons, we've welcomed players from over 60 schools across the Seattle area. This brings together a wide range of experiences and skill levels. Diversity is a strength and it's central to who we are.
