05/06/2016
A message from Coach Watson:
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My coaching career came to a conclusion when the Chico State Men's Ultimate Team's season ended last Sunday at Southwest Regionals.
It has been 11 absolutely unbelievable years as a member of Chico State Ultimate. It all started in the fall of 2005, a semester after taking the Ultimate Disk class taught by David Janinis, I went out for my first Ultimate practice. And while I was a young and very quiet individual who only had mediocre athletic ability, I immediately felt accepted on a team made up of very unique personalities (to say the least). It was in 2010 that I transitioned from an injury plagued final season to becoming a coach of the team with Scott Burghardt. Ever since then I have been roaming the sidelines with my clipboard working to help Chico State Ultimate live up to its potential.
I have met a very diverse blend of characters that not only do I consider true friends, but also some of the greatest people that I have ever known. I am truly thankful to have been able to spend the last 11 years of my life being associated with this program. Not only am I a much better person for my time spent here, but I have also experienced the absolute best moments in my life. While I know that the friendships that I have gained will last a lifetime, I also know that my life will be completely different not being an active part of Chico State Ultimate.
I would like to thank everyone that has helped make my time as a member of Chico State Ultimate an unbelievable experience. To all of the families, friends, and fans that have come out throughout the years, thank you so much for your support, I only hope that Chico State Ultimate keeps your continued support through the years to come. To everyone that I have ever played with or coached, it has been a wild ride, and it would not have been the same without you. I cannot thank each of you enough for what you have meant to me.
Nothing but love,
Watson