Alex “Dutchy” Ghesquiere

Alex “Dutchy” Ghesquiere is one of the most influential strategic minds in modern ultimate, widely credited with helping usher in the era of dedicated, high-impact coaching at the sport’s highest levels. Known for his calm demeanor, patient leadership, and chess-like tactical approach, Ghesquiere has shaped championship teams across divisions and on the international stage.

His coaching career began with the Cal Berkeley Men (2005–2012), where he led the program to three Nationals appearances and a top finish of fifth. He coached Zeitgeist Women to a seventh-place Nationals finish in 2007.  He shifted from captain to coach of San Francisco Revolver, guiding the team to a USA Ultimate club championship in 2011, a finals appearance in 2012, and the 2012 WUGC title.

Ghesquiere’s tenure with Washington D.C. Scandal (2013–2019) solidified his legacy. His leadership propelled Scandal to back-to-back national championships in 2013 and 2014, triumphing over the Fury dynasty with poise, confidence, and a system that elevated the team beyond the sum of its parts.

Internationally, he coached Team USA to gold medals in the Men’s in 2012 and 2016, with the 2020 cycle cancelled. At the World Games, Alex was the Team USA head coach for the 2013 and 2017 championships. He is the only head coach to win national or world titles in all three of the men’s, mixed, and women’s divisions.