“Hydra is a team like no other. This program is truly a family. It’s cheesy, but there’s no other way to say it. Success, for Hydra, is not defined by individual accomplishments, but by the collective ones. This is proven true both on and off the field. Hydras care deeply about one another and about this sport. As first year student, Hydra not only showed me the beauty of ultimate, but also allowed me to fall in love with the UVA community (of which I was struggling to find my place in at first). This program is founded on support, on passion, and on love. As players, we push ourselves to be the best we can be. Sometimes that shows in the form of some extra workouts at the end of practice, and other times it’s squeezing a teammate tight and sharing some words of encouragement. We are quite often found being complete whack-os on the sidelines, screaming songs at the top of our lungs, and laughing our heads off. This is what makes Hydra so special. While frisbee is our focus, and our love, this program is much more than just frisbee.”
- Jane Frankel (2022, cutter)