I love growing ultimate frisbee.
Hi, I’m Charlie Hoppes.
I fell in love with teaching ultimate frisbee almost as soon as I learned how to play. I taught guys on the floor of my freshman dorm how to throw flicks, and during a break from classes I went home and taught my brother and his friends too. The next year they started a team at the high school and asked me to coach. I haven’t stopped since.
Beginning with that fall in 2006, I have coached four youth/high school seasons, 11 college seasons, nine club seasons, and six semi-pro seasons. Behind the scenes, I have spent 21 seasons in organizational management and board governance roles.
Most recently, I have been excited by the challenge of consulting—working with individual players and coaches, or whole leadership teams. The goals of these folks are all different, but they all want to reach their potential and stay there more consistently. With my widespread experience, I’ve been able to help these players, coaches and teams move towards their goals in whatever unique ways they have needed.
Building people, teams and organizations in the sport of ultimate frisbee is my passion, and I can’t wait to build sustainable growth in the sport with you too.
Mental health advocacy is important to me. A portion of the proceeds from any individual player or coach services I provide will be donated to mental health organizations. Read more about mental health inside the sport of ultimate, and explore mental health treatment resources.
In their words
Urbana (MD) High School, boys' high school
2007, 2009 | coach
Messiah University, men's D-III college
2010 - 2019 | head coach
2021 - present | assistant coach
Philadelphia Phoenix, Ultimate Frisbee Association
2014 - 2015 | assistant coach
Philadelphia Spinners, Major League Ultimate
2015 | assistant coach
Philadelphia Patrol / Phantom, club open
2014 - 2021 | head coach
2022 | assistant coach
Philadelphia Open Program, club open
2014 - 2022 | director
Teams & Organizations
DEVYL, U20 boys' YCC
2019 - 2021 | assistant coach
2019 - 2022 | vice chair, board of directors
New York Empire, Ultimate Frisbee Association
2021 - 2023 | co-head coach
2024 | scout & strategic consultant
Arizona Sidewinders, Western Ultimate League
2024 | strategic support staff leader
2025 - present | strategic advisor
Philadelphia Surge, Premier Ultimate League
2024 - present | coaching advisor
Virtual Repetitions
2024 - present | director of ultimate
Coaching Accomplishments & Accolades
Maryland boys’ high school state champion | 2007, 2009
USA Ultimate Club Championships qualifier | 2015, 2016, 2017
Ohio Valley Region Men’s College Coach of the Year | 2019
Jersey number 11 retired at Messiah University | 2019
Ultimate Frisbee Association champion | 2022, 2023

Your ultimate career, your team — it means the world to you.
I’m here to help you build it.
Chat with me
No matter your role, division or level, I can help you grow your game. Let’s talk about how! There’s no pressure, commitment or obligation.