Revolver was established in the spring of 2006 when Nick Handler, Chris McManus, and Marc Weinberger came together to build a new Bay Area ultimate program from scratch. The captains sought to install a team-first mentality, to build strong team chemistry, and to use the values of intensity, humility, and discipline to define the team ethic. These are still the values Revolver strives to demonstrate.
In its inaugural season the team quickly jumped on the National stage by qualifying 3rd for Sarasota out of the cutthroat Northwest, and capped its debut year by claiming a 5th-place finish at Nationals. A tough loss in the game to go at Regionals in 2007 was followed by a return to Sarasota in 2008 and again a 5th place finish. In 2009, Revolver followed its best ever regular season with a finals berth at Nationals, on the way winning the Open division team spirit award and captain Robbie Cahill winning the Farricker Spirit award.
In 2011 and beyond, Revolver will stay humble, intense, and disciplined, continue to build a nationally-competitive program, develop the best young talent, and have a great time doing it.
Team Vision / Goals
- Perform and succeed at the elite men's club level
- Maintain Revolver’s exceptional team chemistry and investment in each other
- Continue in our quest to shape Bay Area ultimate with Intensity, Humility, and Discipline
Team Mission
- Use every moment together as a chance to prepare for UPA Club Championships
- Improve each game and practice as a path to our goals - RISE
- Define specific on-field roles early in the season to provide plenty of time for the team to gel as a full unit
- Improve fundamentals of each player through specific drills, without compromising each player’s role as described above
- Commit to, and deeply ingrain our system early in the season
Leadership (Captains, Coach) Commitment to the Team
- Structure our team time with our Vision/Goals specifically in mind
- Innovation in our approach to teaching and leading
- Open and honest communication between players and captains – feedback will be heard and carefully considered in guiding the team
- Strategic adaptation – planning our approach with specific teams and conditions in mind, and changing that approach as quickly as possible (e.g., during games) as necessary
Revolver team composition
- Open try-outs - everybody earns a spot
- Active recruiting of players that will ‘fit’ with the team's values and chemistry
- Build the best team based on player strengths and team needs
- Every player on the roster is important and will have a role at Nationals
