Player profile - Max Sheppard

Max Sheppard is one of the most explosive youth ultimate players in the country. With an arsenal of throws and jaw-dropping athleticism, Shep is sure to make a large impact at YCCs as one of Impulse's newly elected captains.

High School - Fox Chapel

Position - Combo

College - Edinboro University


How did you get into ultimate?
-I got into ultimate when I was about 5 or 6, and that just consisted of going to weekly pick-ups with friends and having fun.

What aspect of your game are you going to focus on this season?
-This season I am going to be focusing on becoming an all-around better player, which consists of all aspects of the game. 

Team you’d most like to beat at YCC
-Seattle is the team I'd like the beat the most, because they have always beaten us and also because they are a very talented and competitive team. 

Who do you think are the top teams to watch at youth nationals this year?
-The top teams to watch at YCC's this year would most likely be Seattle, Minnesota, Boston, and Delaware valley. 

Pittsburgh Impulse has never won YCC, what will Impulse need to do to take gold for the first time?
-In order for Impulse to take gold for the first time, the team needs to be very physically in shape and be mentally prepared for every game during the tournament. 

Future ultimate plans?
-My future ultimate plans are playing for Oakland during the club season and attending Edinboro university in the fall.

Favorite place at the mall of America?
-Hooters